Whitney Dwyer

3301 E 12th St. #b319

Oakland, CA 94601
Whitney.Dwyer@yahoo.com
(510) 303-3542

Objective:
To acquire a position where I can assist with improving the environment of disadvantaged
communities through education

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology
University of California, Santa Cruz, June 2007

Masters of Science in Urban Education

California State University, East Bay, in progress

Professional Experience:
College Advisor, MetWest High School, Oakland, CA
October 2006- Present
Assist seniors with college, scholarship, and financial aid application processes. Design and
facilitate a postsecondary planning class for all juniors.
Organize college field trips; provide students and parents with event information and
preparatory resources.
Design individual postsecondary plans with each senior.
Review transcripts for accuracy and completion to ensure eligibility.
Provide support and maintain contact with all MetWest alumni.

External Application Reader, University of California, Berkeley, CA

November 2009- January 2010
Read and evaluated undergraduate frosh applications, recommended admissions for the University of
California, Berkeley.

Program Leader-Eureka Program, Girls Incorporated, San Leandro, CA

Summer 2008 & 2009
Taught college workshops for rising sophomores and juniors; supported girls at internship sites and
promoted community amongst all the Eureka Program participants.

Intervention Specialist, MetWest High School, CA

August 2008-June 2009
Provided support for student with a specialized Individual Education Plan by modifying assignments,
meeting twice weekly to assist with homework completion.

Substitute Teacher, Oakland and San Francisco Unified School Districts

January 2008- June 2008
Taught and attended to the needs of students, with curriculum provided by absent teachers.

Science and Math Instructor-S.M.A.R.T. Program, Girls Incorporated, San Leandro, CA

October 2006- February 2008
Provided a safe and welcoming environment for inner-city middle school girls to explore math and
science in fun and exciting ways.
 Lead Academic Coach, Educational Partnership Center of UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA
September 2004-September 2006
Teachers assistant for ninth grade Algebra I classes.
Mentored a caseload of thirty students, monitored their academic performance, and college
requirement progress.
Supervised academic coaches.
Visited homes of students and shared college information with their families.
Organized and chaperoned college visits.

Other Related Experience:

Algebra Workshop Leader, MetWest High School, Oakland, CA
January 2010- present
Create and facilitate Algebra lessons for a class of 9th and 10th grade students for one hour, four times
weekly.

Senior Activities Coordinator, MetWest High School, Oakland, CA

October 2007- present
Collaborate with students, in-house and outside staff to organize senior trip, prom, senior banquet and
graduation.
Manage senior payment accounts.

School Site Council Member, MetWest High School, Oakland, CA

September 2008- June 2009
Voted in support of or against budget allocations for various areas of the school.
Strategize techniques to improve test scores and increase parent involvement.
Discussed architectural plans for new school facility with architects.

References:
Kiku Johnson, Eureka/SMART Program Manager, Girls Incorporated of Alameda County
Phone: (510) 357-5515 x 238

Jimmy McErlain, SMART Coordinator, Girls Incorporated of Alameda County

Phone: (510) 357-5515 x 258