Christopher J. Brazil, M. Ed.
[email protected]
Education
Master of Education, Secondary Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
The University of Arizona
Employment
Student Support Coordinator
Arizona State University Online (EdPlus at ASU)
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Student Support Coordinator for ASU’s Global Freshman Academy (GFA) in partnership with edX.
Support and advise students, academic departments and the general public on GFA policies, procedures, goals and
objectives.
Collaborate with other colleges and central university offices in regards to student recruitment and retention.
Collaborate with third party companies such as Fidelis Education, Starbucks and edX.
Provide administration and coordination of program activities and services for students in online degree programs.
Interpret program procedures, policies, goals and objectives for online students.
Coordinate and administer student support to prospective and enrolled students, such as orientations, course registration,
graduation processing, petitioning, withdrawals and program changes.
Act as a liaison with students, faculty, staff, administration and external constituencies in facilitating degree program
objectives.
Maintain student records in PeopleSoft.
Represent EdPlus at various colleges, community and student functions.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, professional development seminars and as a member of various college and
university committees.
Manage and support ASU’s new online social learning mentor network My Community.
Supervise one student worker with the day-to-day tasks of My Community.
Specialist for Student Engagement for the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Arizona State University Online (EdPlus at ASU)
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April 2015 – Present
February 2015 – April 2015
Assisted in the creation and oversaw the development of Arizona State University’s new online social learning mentor
network My Community for students in the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
Administrative project lead for My Community.
Assisted in the creation and implementation of marketing material and communications for My Community.
Created learning tutorials and quizzes for integration into My Community.
Created learning and social communities and forums within in My Community.
Represented Arizona State University and acted as a liaison with Fidelis Education in regards to the build-out of My
Community.
Represented Arizona State University and acted as a liaison with Starbucks in regards to the build-out of My
Community to meet their needs.
Coordinated and facilitated meetings and working sessions for the project.
Developed and maintained working relationships with departments at EdPlus and Arizona State University.
Regulatory Compliance Specialist
Arizona State University Online (EdPlus at ASU)
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September 2014 – February 2015
Researched state laws and regulations regarding online distance education and completing proper applications for
compliancy and or exemptions.
Assisted in obtaining and maintaining authorization and approvals for Arizona State University to offer all online degree
programs in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
Maintained knowledge of all current and new ASU Online undergraduate, graduate and certificate program
requirements.
Maintained knowledge of the university catalog including graduate and undergraduate policies.
Utilized extensively ASU’s website and resources such as fiscal reports and department information for various state
authorization applications.
Researched and compiled staff, faculty and student policies and procedures for various state authorization applications.
Assembled all undergraduate, graduate and certificate degree descriptions for various state authorization applications.
Created and maintained Google spreadsheets, charts and word documents for internal and external use.
Focused and specialized in ASU’s teacher education preparation programs and collaborated with the Mary Lou Fulton
Teachers College regarding compliancy in all 50 states.
Obtained exemptions and verified compliance for ASU to offer teacher preparation programs in all 50 states.
Maintained professional communication with various contacts across the university and country.
Assisted in projects and duties as assigned by supervisor or colleagues.
Graduate Programs Coordinator and Advisor
College of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture (CAPLA), University of Arizona
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Supervised and trained three undergraduate student office workers.
Provided administrative support and oversaw the academic progress of over 150 graduate students from
matriculation through graduation.
Recruited students for graduate programs including providing college tours, responding to potential student
inquiries and tracking these inquiries for future follow-up.
Met with faculty committees to review applicants for admissions and prepared admission communication and
financial aid packages.
Evaluated and approved graduate student requests, petitions and appeals on issues including evaluating transfer credit,
coursework, and other sensitive matters.
Served as a member of the CAPLA Scholarship Committee.
Assisted in the planning and implementation of the college’s scholarship process including collecting
applications, obtaining student financial need and preparing scholarship materials for committee review.
Advised students on university and college policies, degree progress, individual curriculums, courses and funding
options.
Registered students for appropriate classes.
Acted as liaison between future students, current students, alumni, staff and faculty college and university wide.
Created and maintained numerous spreadsheets, training manuals, listservs, curriculum maps, recruitment flyers and
various college directories.
Monitored student progress and milestones in order to make appropriate recommendations to faculty and
directors.
Participated in institutional research on student demographics and retention rates for reports, various
accreditations boards and journals.
Planned new graduate student orientation to provide an overview of graduate student policies, regulations,
resources and procedures.
Student Academic Specialist, Degree Counselor
Graduate College, University of Arizona
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March 2014 - July 2014
February 2011 - February 2014
Provided administrative support and oversaw general academic progress of roughly 2,000 graduate students in 25
academic departments from matriculation through graduation.
Evaluated and approved graduate student requests, petitions and appeals on issues including evaluating transfer credit,
coursework, comprehensive and final oral exams, dissertation and theses and other sensitive matters.
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Provided, communicated and upheld all university policies, regulations and procedures to staff, faculty and students and
help resolved sensitive matters with superior customer service.
Presented at new student orientations to provide an overview of graduate student policies, regulations, resources and
procedures.
Reviewed dissertations and theses for formatting per the University of Arizona manual.
Archived dissertations and theses with the University of Arizona Library and National Archives.
Monitored student progress and milestones and provided appropriate recommendations and actions based on
progress.
Conducted final audits of individual student records and officially awarded all doctoral and master’s degrees.
American Government and Mexican American Studies Teacher
Sunnyside High School, Sunnyside Unified School District #12
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Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for every type of student learner in relation to a diverse student
population.
Created and maintained a safe and positive learning environment for every student.
Used critical thinking skills to resolve sensitive and complex problems/situations in and out of the classroom.
Attended and participated in all professional development meetings, workshops and seminars.
Served as a liaison between students, faculty and staff and worked with staff as a team.
Conducted research to create lessons and activities.
Language Arts Teacher
Morgan Maxwell Middle School, Tucson Unified School District #1
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July 2009 - May 2010
December 2008 - May 2009
Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for a diverse student population.
Created and maintained a safe and positive learning environment for every student.
Used critical thinking skills to resolve sensitive and complex problems/situations in and out of the classroom.
Attended and participated in all professional development meetings and seminars.
Computer Experience
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PeopleSoft
MS Suite
Adobe Acrobat
Fidelis Education Software
Google
Committees, Awards, Professional Affiliations and Honor Societies
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Committee member, EdPlus Office Environment Culture Board, EdPlus, 2015.
The University of Arizona Awards for Excellence, Nominated, GradPath Team, 2013.
Phi Theta Kappa, 2008. Membership awarded to top academic students of community colleges worldwide.