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Alyssa R. BolanteCurrent Address: Permanent Address:Office of Residence Life & Housing 5 Pleasant PlaceEast Stroudsburg University Metuchen, NJ 08840East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (908) 896-1694 alyssa.bolante@gmail.com

PHILOSOPHYNever quit when life gets tough; what doesn’t kill you will only make you stronger.

EDUCATIONEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania, East Stroudsburg, PAB.S. degree in Nursing May 2010B.A. degree in Psychology May 2010M.Ed. degree in Instructional Technology Anticipated May 2012

Related Courses: Speech Communication, Theories of Personality, Psychology of Adjustment, Instructional Design for Effective Learning, Organization and Administration of Instructional Technology

WORK EXPERIENCEEast Stroudsburg University Residence Life & Housing, East Stroudsburg, PAGraduate Director August 2010 - PresentBe directly responsible for the overall operation and supervision of a residence hall. Assist in the coordination/oversight of the residence hall programming activities- social, educational, community service. Work to maintain open channels of communication with the Resident Advisor (RA) staff and to provide them with supervision and guidance.

East Stroudsburg University Residence Life & Housing, East Stroudsburg, PAResident Advisor January 2007 – May 2010Assist in helping correct undesirable behavior, orient students to University life, assist in their emotional and academic adjustment, help develop certain social skills, and to make residence hall living a valuable educational supplement to the classroom.

TRAININGSFERPAAll employees who have access to student records, or who are requesting access to the myESU portal or to INB are required to have training in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as Amended (FERPA).

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Adirondack Solutions: The Housing DirectorThe Housing Director is Adirondack Solutions’ flagship product it is used for management of residential operations. This program allows Resident Directors to maintain an efficient roster of the residence hall, as well as detailed information of residents.

myESU Portal: Faculty ResourcesThis secure site provides students, faculty, staff and other university affiliates with single sign-on access to multiple sources of campus information and services. myESU is a personal guide to the ESU educational experience. It's the one-stop source for access to University online services and resources. With specific pages customized for students, faculty, and staff, and one-click access to important services, quickly and easily.

HONORS/ACTIVITIES/COMMITTEESRecipient of President’s Outstanding Service Award: Student Service to Campus LifeAcademic Dean’s List (Spring 2009)Staff Training and Development CommitteeOrder of Omega Greek Leadership Honor SocietyMoses SocietyStaff Selection CommitteeFood Service CommitteeGo Green Committee Diversity CommitteeStudent Nurses Association East Stroudsburg University OrchestraEast Stroudsburg University Marching Band; Member of Color Guard.National Panhellenic Council of East Stroudsburg University; Served as President. Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority; Served as Vice President, Recruitment and Education Director.

REFERENCESKelly WeaberEast Stroudsburg UniversityPosition:Resident DirectorAddress:Office of Residence Life & Housing200 Prospect StreetEast Stroudsburg UniversityEast Stroudsburg, PA18301Phone Number:(570) 422-3105

Robert MosesEast Stroudsburg UniversityPosition:Director of Residence Life & HousingAddress:Office of Residence Life & Housing200 Prospect StreetEast Stroudsburg UniversityEast Stroudsburg, PA18301Phone Number:(570) 422-3191

David CampbellEast Stroudsburg UniversityPosition:Associate Director of Residence Life & HousingAddress:Office of Residence Life & Housing200 Prospect StreetEast Stroudsburg UniversityEast Stroudsburg, PA18301Phone Number:(570) 422-3867