Student Assistant Mentor Report

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I am an Assistant Tutor Coordinator and Learning Specialist for Tulane University’s Academic Services Center for Student-Athletes (ASC). Previously, I provided support as a Mentor for North Carolina State University’s Academic Support Program for Student Athletes (ASPSA). Furthermore, my professional experience as a Lead Counselor at the Emily Krzyzewski Center, and AmeriCorps member for the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative and the Durham Literacy Center, respectively, has allowed me the opportunity to work with diverse and often underrepresented populations in a variety of settings. These positions have given me insight into the concerns of the modern traditional college student. As a National Board Certified Counselor, a graduate from a Counsel

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