Leslie Chang

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Mississippi State University May 2018

M.S. in Kinesiology; Concentration: Sports Administration California State University, Northridge May 2016

B.A. in Communication Studies; Minors: Marketing & Women’s Studies EXPERIENCE

Florida Atlantic University, Student-Athlete Success Center, Boca Raton, FL Athletic Academic Counselor July 2018 – Present

- Work with assigned caseload to identify and evaluate individual academic needs to create academic plans that promote success from admission through graduation

- Design and develop learner-centered, interactive activities to promote task completion and independent learning

- Analyze data to provide daily and weekly reports to the coaching and executive staffs, communicating eductional and behavioral concerns and successes

- Partner with learning specialists, tutors, and senior leaders to develop policies and procedures to ensure learning standards are consistent

- Assisted with development and implementation of transitional seminar course and other continuing education seminars

- Collaborate with on-campus constituents to create schedules and graduation plans following specific college, university, and NCAA requirements and guidelines

- Partner with the Registrar‘s Office and Athletics Compliance to certify student-athletes academic NCAA eligibility

- Hire, train, and supervise Graduate Assistants & Learning Assistants, meeting weekly to provide feedback and ensure an effective working and professional development environment

- Work with campus constituients to ensure student-athletes are meeting benchmarks in accordance with State University of Florida Performance Based Funding metrics

- Travel with teams to away competition to provide academic support

- Attend all variety of educational events to maintain up to date knowledge on new learning approaches, technologies, and best practices

- Lead recruiting tours and presentations for potential student-athletes and their families

- Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, WebEx, WorkDay, TeamWorks, GradesFirst, Retain, LeapAhead, Starfish, DARS, Banner, BlackBoard, & Canvas

Student-Athlete Development Team July 2018 – Dec 2019

- Assisted in planning and implementation of Career Development events, Awards Shows and Graduation Receptions

- Partnered with The Career Center, Center for Inclusion, Diversity Education, and Advocacy, Undergraduate Studies, and the Counseling and Psychological Services Center to plan and execute events

- Worked with of Development and External relations teams to ensure funding and donor sponsorship - Generated semester and annual reports summarizing programming and attendance for Executive Staff

- Served as the community service liaison to the Student-Athlete development team creating partnerships with local elementary schools and non-profits

Mississippi State University, Templeton Athletic Academic Center, Starkville, MS Graduate Assistant, Academic Services August 2016 – May 2018

- Work with assigned caseload to identify and evaluate individual academic needs to create academic plans that promote success from admission through graduation

- Analyze data to povide daily and weekly reports to the coaching and executive staffs, communicating educational and behavioral concerns and successes

- Facilitated weekend study hall and supervise nightly study hall for all student-athletes

- Lead recruiting tours and visits for potential student-athletes and their families Graduate Assistant, Learning Services July 2017 – May 2018

- Plan and execute individually customized tutoring appointments and mentor assigned caseload of diverse international, first generation, and ESL students

- Analyze data to povide daily and weekly reports to the coaching and executive staffs, communicating educational and behavioral concerns and successes

- Assisted with development and implementation of transitional seminar course and other continuing educaiton seminars

Matador Achievement Center, Cal State University Northridge, Northridge, CA Student Assistant August 2015 – July 2016

- Create, develop, run, and organize Student-Athlete Text Book Loan Library

- Compile files, organize paperwork, and create Excel spreadsheets to track academic progress for all 19 teams

- Give recruiting tours of the facilities to prospective student-athletes and families

- Answer the phone, monitor the office calendar, make copies, and preform other administrative tasks as needed Instructional Student Assistant and Academic Mentor August 2013 – June 2015

- Plan and execute individually customized tutoring appointments and mentor assigned caseload of diverse international, first generation, and ESL students

- Analyze data to povide daily and weekly reports to the coaching and executive staffs, communicating educational and behavioral concerns and successes

- Assisted with development and implementation of transitional seminar course and other continuing educaiton seminars

LEADERSHIP, MEMBERSHIPS, CONFERENCES, & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES .

- Active Member of the N4A

o 2019 Steve McDonnell Professional Development Institute – New Practicioner Track Graduate o Membership, Recruitment & Retention Committee Member; Mentor Program Subcommittee Member; Allies & Partners Subcommitee Member

o National Conventions: 2016 (Dallas, TX), 2019 (Orlando, FL), 2020 (Virtual) o Regional Conventions: 2017 (Jackson State University), 2017 (Louisiana State University)

- June & July 2020 – NCAA Regional Rules Seminar, Virtual

- Summer 2020 – One Love Educator Hour Seminar Series, Virtual

- February 2020 – Learning Assistant Southeastern Regional Workshop at Florida Atlantic University

- December 2019 – Completed the Career Center Academy traning program through FAU Career Center

- July 2019 – Completed the Athlete Ally Champion of Inclusion Course on LGBTQ Inclusion in Athletics

- Spring 2018 - First Annual Kinesiology Department Inclusive Soccer Tournament in Starkville, MS o Collaborate with local business to gain sponsorship for this community event where students, ACCESS students (those with intellectual or developmental disabilities), faculty, and Starkville residents can compete and participate in sport together

- April 2018 - Spring Summit on Communication and Sport in Indiana University o Presented: Visual Branding of Collegiate Athletic Administrations through Instagram

- Spring 2017 - U.S. Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Sports Programming Initiative: Sport for Social Change grant proposal, Mississippi State University o Assist Dr. Younghan Lee in the research and writing for this proposal including developing cross cultural and educational programs between the U.S. and other countries.

- August 2012 – May 2016: NCAA DI Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete at Cal State University, Northridge o Student-Athlete Advisory Committee President: May 2015 – May 2016

Serve as the student representative on the Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee, providing a voice for student-athletes to the faculty and other athletics administrators

Develop partnerships with LGBTQ Pride Center and Associated Students

Keynote Speaker at the Welcome Back Event, Scholar Athlete, & End of Year Banquet

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