3015 Queen Anne Ave N. #4 Seattle, WA 98109 (208) 720-7364 cairncro@seattleu.
edu EDUCATION
Seattle University - Seattle, WA Master of Education in Student Development Administration Expected June 2014
Caitlin Cairncross
McGill University - Montral, Qubec July 2009 Bachelor of Arts: Major in English (Cultural Studies), Minor in German Literature Through Translation University of Salamanca - Salamanca, Spain May June 2008 Studied Advanced Spanish Language, Contemporary Spanish Culture, and Conversational Spanish
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Seattle University Seattle, WA Academic Advisor July 2013 - present Advise Arts and Sciences students on educational planning, degree discernment, and academic policies and procedures, using developmental approach Meet with students facing academic difficulty to identify obstacles and devise strategies and goals for improvement in performance Assist students in registration process, helping identify potential courses and determine compatibility with overall educational plan Promote campus resources to ensure student support and encourage exploration of extra-curricular opportunities Collaborate with department chairs and professors to ensure linearity between the classroom and advising Assist with maintenance of social media and production of quarterly college newsletter Participate in workshops and other advising events designed to increase outreach to campus community Articulate transfer policies and requirements to transfer and running start students Represent college in summer orientation sessions by assisting with introductory presentation and advising incoming students on first-year expectations Cascadia Community College Bothell, WA Academic Advising Intern June 2013 - present Advise students on degree requirements, educational planning, and academic policies Support running start students in the transition to college by reviewing academic policies of both high school and college and ensuring that academic plan satisfies both Assist in weekly new-student orientation sessions, helping answer questions and facilitate initial course registration Articulate various degree and certificate options and help students identify the most suitable academic path Support students in the transfer process by exploring and articulating transfer degree options based on students career interests and target institution requirements, and clarifying admissions process Provide referrals to other campus resources based on needs of student Assist with revision of Veterans Orientation presentation Develop frequently asked questions section for advising webpage to enhance understanding of advising services Create sample educational plans for each degree to demonstrate typical quarterly progress through coursework Seattle University- Seattle, WA Graduate Intern for Athletics Department April 2013 December 2013 Lead development and implementation of peer mentoring program directed at helping incoming student athletes successfully transition to the university Develop and conduct workshop for new peer mentors Serve as mentor for 3 student athletes, helping with organizational skills, goal setting, and time management
Bellevue College - Bellevue, WA Coordinator for International Student Programs February 2013 August 2013 Helped develop customized educational programs for groups of 13-85 short-term Japanese students Supervised program assistants Created and presented specialized informational workshops focused on topics such as education, gender, and American culture Planned and supervised weekly cultural excursions Organized orientation and graduation events Prepared program assessments for exiting students and reported on program effectiveness, leading to improvement in program efficiency for subsequent groups Bellevue College Bellevue, WA Temporary Credentials Evaluator April 2013 June 2013 Evaluated student transcripts and verified completion of necessary prerequisites Analyzed and interpreted various external courses for equivalency to Bellevue College courses Advised current and new students regarding prerequisite requirements and policies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cairncross & Hempelmann, P.S. Seattle, WA Legal Assistant June 2011 January 2013 Drafted and edited letters, emails, and pleadings Communicated daily with clients and vendors, both in person and via email and phone Maintained files and updated spreadsheets with client and case information Tracked attorney expenses and drafted expense reports Scheduled depositions, conferences, hearings, and meetings, and coordinated travel arrangements Legal Support Assistant Filed, organized, and updated documents and performed receptionist duties Catalogued all incoming clients and created spreadsheets with client and case information July 2009 - June 2011
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Seattle University Seattle , WA Intergroup (iGroup) Dialogue Facilitator September 2013 - present Facilitate bi-quarterly group dialogue sessions regarding issues facing women in higher education Seattle Education Access - Seattle, WA Student Advisor/Mentor September 2011 April 2013 Volunteer mentor for a non-profit that supports low-income and underrepresented students transitioning into college Supported students by assisting with scholarship applications, resume writing, and interview preparation Provided guidance in career discernment process and helped identify next steps for pursuing career-related goals Seattle University Seattle, WA Editor for MAGIS, Student Development Administration Journal Assisted in editing entries for the student development journal January 2013 February 2014
WORKSHOPS/PRESENTATIONS
Time Management in Higher Education Workshop, Cascadia Community College October 10, 2013 Co-presented workshop on time management and effective study skills for community college students Linguistic Diversity and Inclusivity Workshop, Seattle University February 28, 2013 Presented workshop on understanding and accepting linguistic differences Diversity in the Legal Field, Garfield High School March 6, 2011 Participated in panel that discussed opportunities for underrepresented students in the legal field
ORGANIZATIONS
National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) member
