Alessandra Valentine
Hockessin
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Elon University, excelling in academic coaching and program development. Skilled in qualitative methods and event coordination, I successfully enhanced student engagement through innovative workshops and strategic initiatives, fostering a collaborative learning environment. Passionate about empowering others to achieve their educational goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Disciplinary Writing Consultant
Elon University
02.2026 - Current
- Instructed high school students in college-level writing and revision strategies, enhancing their writing proficiency
- Delivered structured feedback across multiple drafts, guiding students in refining their writing skills
- Partnered with faculty to align teaching methods with student learning outcomes, fostering collaborative educational environment
Chapter President
Alpha Omicron Pi
01.2026 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that increased chapter growth and visibility.
- Managed day-to-day operations for an organization with over 180 members.
- Oversaw planning and execution of large-scale events and initiatives to enhance member engagement.
- Organized and managed communication, timelines, and programming among various leadership teams.
- Facilitated chapter meetings aimed at enhancing collaboration and engagement among members.
- Organized community service projects to enhance philanthropy and reinforce sisterhood values.
Research Assistant
Elon University
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study design and methodology
- Integrated generative AI tools to enhance efficiency of literature review and survey development
- Design and develop a psychoeducational research study on ADHD-related social functioning
- Built and refined Qualtrics surveys through HTML customization to improve user experience
- Prepare study materials for publication and dissemination
Consultant
Elon University
02.2024 - Current
- Provide one-on-one instruction on writing, research, and idea development
- Guided students to utilize AI tools responsibly and effectively for academic tasks.
- Translate complex concepts into accessible language for diverse learners
- Guide research processes including question development and revision
- Promoted Writing Center services through coordinated campus events and targeted outreach initiatives, increasing student engagement.
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Scholar
Elon University
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted qualitative research on time perception in students with ADHD to explore cognitive differences
- Analyzed data using Dedoose, contributing to manuscript development for publication
- Presented findings at Elon's SURE Symposium, sharing insights with academic community
Director of Academics
Alpha Omicron Pi
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Developed academic support programming enhancing engagement for 180+ members
- Managed academic resources, aiding members in reaching educational goals.
- Organized workshops and provided academic resources to facilitate member learning
Education
Elon University - Psychology, Human Service Studies, Early Childhood
Elon University
Elon, NC05-2027
Skills
- ChatGPT
- Elicit
- Iterative prompting
- Qualtrics (HTML customization)
- Qualitative methods
- Thematic analysis
- SPSS
- Dedoose
- Peer instruction
- Academic coaching
- Workshop support
- Event coordination
- Program development
- Task tracking
- Academic writing
- Event planning
- Project management
Leadership Experience
- Chapter President, Alpha Omicron Pi, lead operations for a 180+ member organization, coordinate communication, timelines, and programming across leadership teams, oversee planning and execution of large-scale events and initiatives
- Director of Academics, Alpha Omicron Pi, developed academic support programming, organized workshops, and distributed academic resources
Accomplishments
- Psi Chi Honor Society (Inducted Spring 2025)
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Inducted Spring 2026)
- President's List (Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Fall 2025)
- Service Honor Roll (Fall 2024)
Certification
- CITI Program Certification
Timeline
Disciplinary Writing Consultant
Elon University
02.2026 - Current
Chapter President
Alpha Omicron Pi
01.2026 - Current
Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) Scholar
Elon University
06.2025 - 08.2025
Research Assistant
Elon University
01.2025 - Current
Director of Academics
Alpha Omicron Pi
01.2025 - 05.2025
Consultant
Elon University
02.2024 - Current
Elon University - Psychology, Human Service Studies, Early Childhood
Elon University