Riya Mathews Karimpil
Palanpur
Summary
Innovative professional with expertise in promoting academic, career and social development programs. Possesses excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Advisor, Study Abroad
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
- Established consultancy guiding Indian students in US education
- Offer personalized advice on admissions, visas, housing, and culture
- Execute content plan on program selection, scholarships, visas, culture, and safety
- Collaborated with faculty and staff of Colleges/University for student concerns and ensure a positive campus experience
- Evaluated student progress using data-driven assessments, guiding them towards timely degree completion
Program Coordinator Assistant
AZNext/ WPC Information Systems/ASU
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Developed and maintained relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations
- Kept program-related data accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible for accessibility
Office Assistant
Human Resources Department/ASU
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information
- Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks
- Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical
- Assisted with HR projects including research and event coordination
- Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace
Academic Administrator
Saint Paul's School
04.2016 - 04.2020
- Improved student satisfaction with academic support services by conducting regular evaluations and implementing necessary improvements
- Assisted in determining space needs for faculty and revenue operations within department
- Spearheaded fundraising efforts for scholarships and increasing financial assistance opportunities for deserving students
- Developed and managed department's annual budget by reporting significant variances and trends, recommending corrective actions and providing forecasts
- Reduced faculty workload by coordinating class schedules, student registration, and curriculum revisions
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention
- Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities
Education
M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education -
Arizona State University
12.2022
B.Ed. in Education -
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
06.2020
MBA in Maketing and Human Resource Management -
Dr. C.V. Raman University
07.2017
B.Com. in Accounting and Business Management -
Gujarat University
07.2014
Skills
Active Learning
Interactive Teaching Strategies
Confidentiality Practices
Program implementation
Academic Planning
Student Counseling
Relationship Development
Projects
Practicum at UTO Learning Experience Design Team, Arizona State University
- Led research initiatives on flexible learning spaces and facilitated design workshops, fostering active engagement among faculty members.
- Applied theories such as Baxter Magolda's self-authorship and Schlossberg's transition theory to optimize student learning experiences, resulting in positive feedback and measurable improvements.
Research Project: Insight into the Life of International Graduate Students, Arizona State University
- Led a descriptive-quantitative study to investigate the academic and non-academic experiences of international graduate students at ASU.
- Utilized a 5-point Likert scale survey methodology and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel.
- Findings contributed to recommendations for enhancing student satisfaction and informing future research directions.
Action Research Project: Diagnostic Teaching, Saint Paul's School
- Evaluated diagnostic tools to pinpoint students' academic learning challenges, subsequently redesigning and implementing interventions.
- Provided tailored learning materials, and support, and maintained consistent follow-up to review the efficacy of interventions.
Software
- Microsoft Office
- Learning management systems (PeopleSoft, Canvas)
- CRM tools (Salesforce)
- R Programming
- Screencasting and Video Editing tool (Screen-O-Matic)
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Timeline
Peer Advisor, Study Abroad
Self Employed
02.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator Assistant
AZNext/ WPC Information Systems/ASU
06.2022 - 12.2022
Office Assistant
Human Resources Department/ASU
05.2021 - 05.2022
Academic Administrator
Saint Paul's School
04.2016 - 04.2020
M.Ed. in Higher and Postsecondary Education -
Arizona State University
B.Ed. in Education -
Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
MBA in Maketing and Human Resource Management -
Dr. C.V. Raman University
B.Com. in Accounting and Business Management -
Gujarat University
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