Charles Franco

1352 Woodlake Drive, Carol Stream, Illinois, 60188 | (630) 297-5933 | chuck.franco@hotmail.com

EDUCATION
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
Masters of Science in Adult & Higher Education Anticipated May 2017
Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0
Illinois State University Normal, IL
Bachelor of Arts in English Education May 2015
Cumulative GPA: 3.46/4.0
University Scholar

STUDENT AFFAIRS WORK EXPERIENCE

Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
Panhellenic Association Graduate Assistant July 2016 Present
Advised Executive Board on decisions affecting and pertaining to the Panhellenic community
Aided in the planning and facilitation of Panhellenics Recruitment Weekend
Assisted in the preparation and execution of a philanthropic event raising over $10,000
Revised Executive Board positions and responsibilities to better meet the needs of the Panhellenic community
Managed relations with various organizations to promote partnership
Compiled an extensive grade report that reflects the current status of the Panhellenic community
Participated in the facilitation of Welcome Days, Homecoming, and Family Weekend
Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL
Career Services Intern August 2016 December 2016
Developed resources for students linking identified strengths to Northern Illinois Universitys campus
Observed career counseling sessions
Participated in the facilitation of a job fair on Northern Illinois Universitys campus

PRE-PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Pontiac Township High School Pontiac, IL
Student Teacher Spring 2015
Facilitated genuine, student-led discussions
Aligned all curriculum including formative and summative assessments to Common Core State Standards
Designed online formative and summative assessments
University High School Normal, IL
Teachers Assistant Fall 2013
Helped teacher facilitate classroom discussions with AP literature students
Taught self-made lessons to students and evaluated student learning

STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

Division Recognition Committee
Organized annual awards ceremony for the Division of Student Affairs for Northern Illinois University
Positive Influence Committee
Helped facilitate conversations with Greek leaders about problems facing Northern Illinois Universitys Greek
community
Worked with students to promote positive change within the Interfraternity and Panhellenic councils
Celebration of Academic Achievement Committee
 Reviewed and evaluated individual award applications on an objective basis
Collaborated with three individuals to award applicants

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Sigma Chi Spring 2012 Spring 2015
Chapter Editor Fall 2014 Spring 2015
Communicated quarterly news updates to National Headquarters for publication
New Member Educator Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Arranged new pledge program that was adapted to fit all new member pledge classes
Facilitated and guided discussion and activities for new members to complete prior to initiation
Secretary Fall 2012 Spring 2013
Collected officer reports from executive members for presentation to the chapter
Logged chapter minutes in an organized database to provide access to all chapter members
Students Today, Leaders Forever Spring 2013 Spring 2015
Trip Leader Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Planned and organized Spring Break community service trip for 40 college students
Contacted and booked service opportunities and lodging facilities in Atlanta, Georgia for trip participants
Facilitated leadership building activities for trip participants
University Scholar Peer Mentor Program
Peer Mentor Fall 2014 Spring 2015
Offered assistance to an individual freshman to help transition to college life
Met with peer mentee on a bi-weekly basis to discuss class, study and time management skills, and extra
curricular activities