SABRINA M PETERS

1076 Ridge Dr. Apt 6 DeKalb, IL (224).567.2407 speters371@gmail.com

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Education, Adult and Higher Education, Student Affairs, December 2016
Bachelor of Science in Family Child Studies, Family Social Services, May 2015
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE
Counselor/Coordinator, Upward Bound Program, NIU August 2016-Present
Provides students with personal and academic guidance and counseling, pre-college counseling,
transition preparation, college placement, financial aid counseling, alumni follow-up, and related
activities.
Conducts college preparation workshops for students and parents.
Assumes role in the recruitment, selection, and orientation of students. Makes recommendations
regarding student eligibility and acceptance decisions.
Shares responsibility for the overall administration of the Upward Bound Program, and performs other
duties as required by the Program Director.
Contributes to the orientation, training, and supervision of the Summer Session Residence Hall
Counselors, Tutors, and the Academic Year and Summer Session instructors.
Provides assistance for all such personnel.
Graduate Assistant, Office of Precollegiate Programs, NIU, January 2016-August 2016
Collaborates with Upward Bound director and other staff in developing, implementing, monitoring, and
evaluating all aspects of the program.
Serves as a recruiter for the program by working with schools in target area to schedule presentations
and creates enrollment files for applicants and prospective students.
Initiates and maintains frequent contact with students to provide follow up on a regular basis, discussing
the students challenges and progress.
Coordinates and assists in planning of college visits, enrichments, and community service.
Encourages students to utilize all resources and services.
Graduate Assistant, Career Services, NIU, August 2015 August 2016
Staff and manage the Career Resource Center, providing leadership to undergraduate interns and
assistance to meet the Career Development needs of NIU students.
Develop and deliver workshops and presentations on career development topics.
Promote and publicize Career Services.
Make referrals to other NIU offices/departments or community agencies when appropriate
Office Manager, Office of Precollegiate Programs, NIU, August 2014 - August 2015
Coordinated training for office staff to ensure staff are effective within the office.
Collaborated with director to plan, coordinate, and supervise college visits and other enrichments.
Facilitated high school students completing college applications during their summer residential
program.
Managed office staff members by ensuring all staff were properly trained and created a schedule that
ensured coverage.
Completed payroll and all hiring paperwork according to the standards of the university.
Monitored sign-in sheets to make sure all hours were accurate.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant, Offices of Precollegiate Programs, NIU, August 2011 - August 2014
Organized and tracked 150+ student files to maintain student information that is required.
Created an excel database for 150+ student files to ensure efficient case management within program.

Educated perspective participants on the purpose of the programs and the resources that are provided
through the program.
Collected information from parents and students seeking to join program.
Utilized organization, computer, and customer service skills to maintain the office structure.
Supervisor, Stevenson Dining Hall, NIU Housing and Dining, January 2014- August 2015
Trained new staff members to complete daily tasks to maintain the dining hall.
Examined all areas to ensure all tasks were completed properly.
Collaborated with head manager to ensure staff members informed of any updated policies or
procedures.
Attendant/Cashier, City of Elgin, Elgin, IL, August 2007 - August 2013
Trained new staff members to complete daily operations to maintain the facility.
Accounted for cash and learned processes on cash intake and flow through business according to city
requirements.
Completed and maintained inventory on all food, containers, and cleaning supplies used.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Graduate Advisor, The S.I.S.T.E.R.S. (Sisters Interacting Soulfully through Thoughts Emotions and Realism
to attain Self-Awareness) Organization, NIU, DeKalb, IL August 2015 August 2016
Actively serves as a liaison between faculty advisor and active undergraduate members.
Maintains communication with faculty advisor, the founder, other alumni members to keep everyone
informed.
Serves as a resource for undergraduate members to ensure all members are aware of resources available.
Assists with organization of annual leadership conference for members and alumni.
Student Support Services Intern, Student Support Services NIU, DeKalb, IL January 2015-May 2015
Participated in TRiO day conference.
Collaborated with a guest social service coordinator to encourage high school students to seek higher
education
Interacted with students and help connect students with resources needed for success.
Co-facilitated a class on mentorship and career development.
Co-coordinated a college visit for first generation students to visit Northern Illinois University campus.
Peer Instructor for University 101, NIU, DeKalb, IL, April 2012 - August 2014
Coordinated activities and lesson plans for freshmen students working through the transition of college
life
Facilitated workshops for students to learn beneficial information about college with guest speakers
Developed and conducted lessons on time management and getting involved
Mentor, S Plan (Success and Succeed Plan), NIU, DeKalb, IL, August 2012 - August 2015
Participated in leadership informational to gain leadership skills
Mentored students to overcome fears and complete the transition of college
Motivated students to seek resources to assist students academically as well as holistically.
Served as resource and referral source to freshman to ensure all need are met during transition to
college.
Alumni Volunteer Staff Member, Boys and Girls Club of Elgin, Elgin, IL, June 2012 July 2012
Spoke at events to gain support of the community and different sponsors to encourage sponsor to fund
current programs.
Assisted with the creation of reading materials for reading programs to promote literacy in high poverty
area among minority students.
Collaborated with staff to develop ideas for new programs within clubs
Maintained organization within the facility to ensure efficient use of spaces and create healthy work
environments.