Amy Weatherford

2049 N. Clifton Avenue #2 Chicago, IL 60614 281.793.7270 aeweatherford@gmail.com

Education

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL

Anticipated May 2015

Master of Education, Higher Education

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

April 2006

Bachelor of Music, Voice Performance

Professional Experience

Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL

Academic Advisor, Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Advise 212 undergraduate nursing students individually and collectively, provide guidance in
developing plans of study appropriate to student goals, and develop and implement strategies to
improve student retention and success
Serve as a resource for prospective and newly admitted nursing students and their families
Partner with the Office of First Year Experience to facilitate orientation for incoming nursing students
Counsel the nursing student council, and assist them in the development and execution of fundraisers,
special events, and professional development programs
Member of the Undergraduate Programs and Academic Progression and Retention committees
Assisted in the development of the School of Nursings Strategic Plan

Enrollment Advisor, Graduate and Professional Enrollment Management

2008 2010

Oversaw all aspects of the choral program including the development and implementation of course
curricula for 150-200 students, management a $5,000 budget, organized fundraisers and monthly social
activities, developed and maintained community partnerships, coordinated parent volunteers, and
communicated with students, parents, and administrators to advise them of current information
regarding our activities
Assisted with the development of a mentorship program for At-Risk students

LaPorte Independent School District LaPorte, TX

Choral Director, Baker Sixth Grade, Lomax and La Porte Junior High

2010 2014

Counseled prospective graduate nursing students, and guided them through the application process
Served as a liaison between the School of Nursing and Graduate and Professional Enrollment
Management (GPEM)
Managed the social media profiles for the School of Nursing on facebook and twitter, with an average
weekly reach of 1,100 people and average weekly engagement of 105 people
Represented the School of Nursing at regional and national conferences
Collaborated with School of Nursing administration to streamline operations and developed new
operating procedures
Chaired GPEMs Diversity Recruitment Initiatives Committee
Served on the GPEM Procedural Committee

Klein Independent School District Spring, TX

Head Choral Director, Kleb Intermediate

2014 present

2006 2008

Managed all aspects of the choral music program as described above and directed the school musical

Related Higher Education Experience

DePaul University Chicago, IL

Graduate Intern, Center for Intercultural Programs

January 2015 present

Coordinate the recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of student Social Justice Advocates
Co-facilitate workshops on the LARA and DESO methods for entering into difficult conversations
Develop and execute assessment for the Social Justice Advocates training program

University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI

Parent Orientation Program Assistant, Office of New Student Programs

Parent Orientation Leader, Office of New Student Programs

2006 2006

Assisted with the management of the ticket office for performances, and assisted in the training of new
employees
Appointed to the Student Advisory Board to provide recommendations for engaging university
students with University Musical Society programming

Awards and Honors

2003 2004

Worked on a three-person team to lead 17 orientation sessions per summer for parents of incoming
students
Responsibilities included making presentations to large groups of parents and students, as well as
assisting parents and students on an individual basis, moderating discussion panels, leading campus
tours, and providing information and answering questions regarding academics, housing, campus
safety, financial aid, and student life

Student Manager, Ticket Office, University Musical Society

2004 2006

Spearheaded the development and execution of initiatives to enhance the Parent Orientation Program,
which contributed to a 40% increase in registration and improved participant satisfaction on program
evaluations
Assisted in the interviewing, hiring, training, and supervision of 26 orientation leaders
Aided in the organization of the Parent Orientation Program by coordinating speakers, arranging
catering, transportation, and hotel accommodations, editing publications and printed resources sent to
parents, and serving as a liaison between academic units, university services, and student affairs staff
Oversaw the day-to-day aspects of 33 orientation sessions in a nine week period
Responsible for troubleshooting, evaluating Orientation Leaders performance, and debriefing
Orientation Lead Teams after each session

La Porte Independent School District Rookie of the Year Honorable Mention, 2006-2007
Recipient of the 2006 Grammy Awards for Classical Album of the Year and Best Choral Performance as a
member of the University of Michigan Orpheus Singers, for performance in William Bolcoms Songs of Innocence and
of Experience
Recipient of the Luke H. Klipp Award for Outstanding Student Service, Office of New Student Programs,
University of Michigan, 2005
Recipient of the Best Communication Award in the Undergraduate Case Study Competition at the National
Orientation Directors Association Regional Conference in 2005
Recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award, St. Mary Student Parish, 2003-2004
University Honors, University of Michigan, 2002, 2003

Research, Publications, Presentations, and Service

Squire, D., Williams, T.E., Cartwright, M., Jourian, T.J., Monter, M., & Weatherford, A. (in press). Exploring
gender through education abroad programs: A graduate student case study. Journal of Student Affairs
Research and Practice.
Squire, D., Jourian, T., Williams, T., & Weatherford, A. (2014, April). Exploring gender through education
abroad programs: A graduate case study. Presented at ACDA National Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
Cartwright, M., Weatherford, A., Monter, M., & Squire, D. (2013, November). Exploring gender through
education abroad programs: A graduate case study. Presented at NASPA Region IV-E Conference,
Skokie, IL.

Member of Dr. Terry Williamss research team, 2013-2014

Member of Dr. OiYan Poons research team, 2014

Reviewer, Journal of Critical Scholarship on Higher Education and Student Affairs, 2015

Co-chair, 2014 Womens History Month Committee, Loyola University Chicago

Professional Affiliations
American College Personnel Association (ACPA)
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)