Raafia Lodhi
Surrey,BC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guidance & College Counselor
Lahore American School
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Managing academic and college planning of High School students. Responsibilities included but were not limited to creating credit audits, providing guidance on subject selection, college advising and research, ensuring students meet school's graduation requirements, completing community service requirements, etc
- Executing the first Advanced Placement Capstone (Grade 11&12) and Grade 8 Capstone in an American School in Pakistan (LAS)
- Facilitating school coordinator with standardized testing for all on-site College Board and school examinations (SAT, PSAT 10, PSAT, AP Examinations, MAP). Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students
- Exam coordinator for internal examinations for all High School students
- Member of school's Child Protection Team
- Performance indicators: 98% students applied to 4 year college in 2 batches have worked with (86% international 14% local)
- Student placement rate: 88%
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers
National Honor Society Advisor
Lahore American School
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Responsible for 20 active member students of NHS
- Organized and supervised all functions of Honor Society chapter on campus, including selection and induction of new members, completion of annual chapter service project, and discipline/dismissal procedures
- Maintained files for chapters, including membership records, chapter history, activities, selection procedures, membership obligation guidelines, chapter bylaws, and financial transactions
- Reviewed active chapter members on regular basis for compliance with Honor Society standards and obligations
- Reviewed all chapter documents to ensure that policies and procedures of chapter are in compliance with National Constitution and NHS Handbook
Outreach & Engagement Specialist (Part-time)
EdPrograms
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Liaising with high school counselors and schools to promote EdPrograms and its activities
- Completing student placement yield for partner universities to close their application accounts
- Working and collaborating on social media content and engagement
- Managing and organizing bi-annual 'EdTour'- in-person and virtual recruitment tours for university representatives
- Managing application portal in terms of entries, excel files and emails to student and counselors
- Developing database of counselor and student contact information
- Assisted and administered 6 running summer and winter programs (local, virtual and international).
- Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement
Team Lead - Senior Guidance Counselor
LACAS School Network
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Planned and promoted career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Educated students on college admissions process and scholarship requirements.
- Assisting school administration with new admissions.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents, school faculty and social workers to address problems and grow student success.
Team Lead - Senior Career Advisor
Beaconhouse School System, Defence Campus
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Managing team of three advisors
- Responsible for student placements, subject selection college planning and Guidance & profile building
- Building networks with foreign and local university representatives
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Achieved personal KPI of 80% for Student University Placements for year 2017 and school KPI of 190%
Career Advisor
Beaconhouse School System, Defence Campus
04.2015 - 12.2017
- Achieved a school KPI of 187.87% for Student University Placements for the year 2016
- Organized and Conducted workshops/sessions for students on University Application Processes
- Centralized and standardized certificates/letters issued to students for college process and graduation
- Facilitated student admissions with subject selection, college planning and guidance
- Equipped students with job search skills to increase success chances.
- Devised and oversaw job fairs and career events.
- Helped students evaluate course choices and select relevant classes.
Teacher Assistant
Hanseo University, English Department
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Evaluated organizational structure of assignments
- Data Entry, complete model releases, conducting research
Education
Master of Education - Educational Administration And Leadership
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2024
Bachelors - Political Science
Hanseo University
South Korea02.2015
Skills
- Organizational and planning skills, Teamwork, Presenting, Research, Public Speaking, Leadership, Data Analysis, Event Management, Project Planning, Editing
- Experience using Rediker Software (AdminPlus, PlusPortals, TeacherPlus)
- Student Records Maintenance
- Standardized Testing
- Career Planning Presentations
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Experience using Email Marketing Software (MailChimp)
- Conflict Management Education
- School Administration
Accomplishments
- 2019: Top 50 - Dedicated Teacher Award – Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- 2017: Counselor of the Year Award – United States Education Foundation, Pakistan
- 2010: Korean Red Cross/Hanseo University Asia Pacific Scholarship
Affiliations
- 2020 – 2023 Founding Member: Pakistan School Counselors Association (PSCA)
- Certified Member: British Council Certified Agent/Counselor Global List 2007 – 2015
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Limited Working
Punjabi
Limited Working
Certification
- Child Protection in International Schools, COBIS - Council of British International Schools - Level II
- Certificate in Child Protection – ECIS - The Educational Collaborative for International Schools - Level I
- British Council Training Suite: Certified Counselor/Agent
Timeline
National Honor Society Advisor
Lahore American School
08.2022 - 06.2023
Guidance & College Counselor
Lahore American School
10.2020 - 06.2023
Outreach & Engagement Specialist (Part-time)
EdPrograms
11.2019 - 04.2022
Team Lead - Senior Guidance Counselor
LACAS School Network
07.2018 - 09.2020
Team Lead - Senior Career Advisor
Beaconhouse School System, Defence Campus
01.2018 - 07.2018
Career Advisor
Beaconhouse School System, Defence Campus
04.2015 - 12.2017
Teacher Assistant
Hanseo University, English Department
09.2012 - 10.2014
Master of Education - Educational Administration And Leadership
The University of British Columbia
Bachelors - Political Science
Hanseo University
- Child Protection in International Schools, COBIS - Council of British International Schools - Level II
- Certificate in Child Protection – ECIS - The Educational Collaborative for International Schools - Level I
- British Council Training Suite: Certified Counselor/Agent
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