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Madhulika Potukuchi

Belleville,ON

Summary

Dedicated and enthusiastic student advisor with a proven track record of fostering positive learning environments. Passionate about guiding and supporting fellow students to achieve academic success and personal growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Advisor

Loyalist College
11.2022 - Current
  • Provided academic guidance and support to over 600 mentees, helping them improve grades and study habits.
  • Conducted weekly one-on-one mentoring sessions to address individual student needs and concerns.
  • Facilitated group workshops on time management, goal setting, and effective study strategies.
  • Collaborated with faculty and staff to identify students in need of additional support and developed intervention plans.
  • Coordinated referrals to help students obtain campus services.
  • Coordinated with Registrar’s office on admission and scheduling conflicts.
  • Advising international students in regards immigration and directing them to appropriate paper work to continue with their academic progression.
  • Advising on IRCC regulations and student enrollment requirements as per Immigration laws.
  • Worked with the administration team to coordinate orientation events for new incoming students.
  • Provided guidance and support to students on academic, career and personal issues.
  • Organized and participated in community-building activities to create a positive and inclusive mentorship program.
  • Served as a liaison between faculty members and departments in order to resolve any conflicts or discrepancies quickly.
  • Established and supervised peer-counseling and peer-tutoring programs.
  • Identified cases of abuse, encouraging students or parents to seek assistance from mental health professionals.
  • Identified at-risk students through early intervention methods such as monitoring grades or attendance patterns.
  • Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology and assistance accessing facilities.
  • Conducted one-on-one meetings with students to discuss their educational progress.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.

International Student Advisor

Loyalist College
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • Respond to daily inquiries from prospective international students and agent admissions questions through email, phone, and in-person, ensuring accurate information dissemination.
  • Coordinating with student government, admissions team and Registrar’s office on a regular basis.
  • Support arriving students, managing expectations of Western culture, and assisting with academic and cultural adjustments from arrival until graduation.
  • Initiate and lead programs and events focused on international student integration, fostering a sense of community.
  • Process international student applications for admissions, providing official documentation for visa applications per IRCC guidelines.
  • Advise on admissions requirements, deadlines, application processes, and provide status updates and decisions.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the college, its programs, and admissions policies.
  • Generate and analyze reports from Banner and IAS, providing meaningful data for decision-making.
  • Track and collect data, producing weekly reports for the international team.
  • Assist in developing and coordinating programs and services to aid international students in transitioning to Canada, Belleville, and Loyalist College.
  • Collaborate on initiatives for intercultural communication and understanding.
  • Organized social events to promote integration of domestic and international student populations.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Bioscience Professor

Loyalist College
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Fostered relationships with industry professionals to create internship opportunities for students.

Education

Associate of Science - Advanced Biotechnologist

Loyalist College of Applied Science And Technology
Belleville, ON
04.2017

Associate of Science - Biotechnology Technician

Loyalist College of Applied Science And Technology
Belleville, ON
04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Applied Biotechnology

North Dakota State University
Fargo, North Dakota
08.2011

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Active listener
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Proficient in MS Word, Canvas, Blackboard
  • Empathetic and understanding approach to student needs
  • Cultural Competency
  • Critical Thinking

Accomplishments

  • Cultural Diversity Scholarship, NDSU, 2008
  • International Student Scholarship, Loyalist College, 2015
  • Guard. Me Insurance Award, Loyalist College, 2016
  • Class Leader: Upper class, Bioscience Dept., Loyalist College.
  • Student audit panel for CQAAP.
  • Pollitt Leadership Award Recipient '17

Certification

  • RISIA - Regulated International Immigration Advisor

Timeline

Student Advisor

Loyalist College
11.2022 - Current

Bioscience Professor

Loyalist College
08.2017 - 08.2018

International Student Advisor

Loyalist College
07.2017 - 10.2022

Associate of Science - Advanced Biotechnologist

Loyalist College of Applied Science And Technology

Associate of Science - Biotechnology Technician

Loyalist College of Applied Science And Technology

Bachelor of Science - Applied Biotechnology

North Dakota State University

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