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Presentations Presenter, "Study Abroad for Underrepresented Students: From Discussion to Action.." Tri-State Consortium of Opportunity Programs in Higher Education, Tarrytown, New York, April 2015. Presenter, "Study Abroad for Underrepresented Students: From Discussion to Action." NAFSA, San Diego, May 2014 Presenter, "SUNY New Paltz Educational Opportunity Program." Sullivan Community College, March 2012 Presenter, "Diversity in Education Workshop: Best Practices of International Education For Underrepresented Students, San Diego October 2012. Presenter, SUNY New Paltz Honors Department. "The Language of Irish Travellers- An Indigenous Irish Minority." May 2005 & 2008. Grants Awarded Participant, SUNY New Paltz, Institute for Disaster of Mental Health. "The Whole Community and Communicating in a Crisis " March 2014 & "Cognitive Process Therapy - Training for Treating PTSD" March 2010. Participant, CUNY City College. "Immigration and Education." March 2011. Participant, National Endowment for the Humanities. "Landmarks of American History and Culture." July 2006. Participant, Skidmore College. New York State Association for College Admission Counselors Training." August 2005 & Bucknell University. Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counselors Training." July 2005. Trainings and Conferences Participant, "Helping Students Translate Study Abroad for the Job Search" May 2013. Participant, Educational Opportunity Conference, New Jersey. March 2009 & 2013. Participant, Dutchess Community College. "Transition to College for Students With Disabilities." October, 2004. Participant, The Association for Equality and Excellence in Education Inc, San Juan, Puerto Rico: Accountability Equals Success." May, 2004. Specialties: Higher Education Professional with over 10 years experience in academic advising, program development, curricular design and teaching. Extensive background in area of social change, grantwriting, lobbying & international education.

Educational Opportunity Advisor, EOP Study Abroad Program Liaison and EOP Peer Mentor Counselor @ Provide academic, career, study abroad and financial aid counseling for 80 economically disadvantaged undergraduate Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) students per year. Co-created and developed best practice study abroad program and curriculum for underrepresented students that was recognized by Diversity Abroad (2011) and the Institute of International Education's Andrew Heiskell Award for study abroad best practices (2014). Serve as the study abroad liaison with the Center of International Programs to develop initiatives and provide presentations for EOP students.Developed syllabus and instruct an annual 3-credit first year seminar class for 21 first-year EOP students. Train and supervise 28 EOP Peer Mentors. http://www.newpaltz.edu/eop/index.php From March 2007 to Present (8 years 8 months) SUNY New Paltz, NYEducational Talent Search Counselor @ Provided academic, career and financial aid counseling to economically disadvantaged and first-generation college bound grade 8-12 students. Organized college trips to New York public and private institutions. Networked with other higher educational opportunity, high school, and financial aid programs. Developed financial aid, scholarship and summer program handbook for low-income students. Supervised and coordinated "student mentor" program. From September 2002 to March 2006 (3 years 7 months) SUNY New PaltzAlumni Admission Volunteer @ Interviewed Smith College applicants for undergraduate admissions. From September 2002 to September 2004 (2 years 1 month) Northampton MAAcademic Assistant @ Summers of 2001 & 2002 • Assisted faculty in planning, preparation and research for Sociology/English course. • Liaison between faculty and CCC students. Introduced Navajo and Pueblo students to local Native American college and community organizations. • Held study groups and tutorial sessions. Provided academic counseling to students in residential setting. • Organized recreational and cultural events, and college visits to the University of Massachusetts and Amherst College. From June 2001 to June 2002 (1 year 1 month) Smith CollegeStudent Academic Assistant @ Provided academic guidance for college students. Conducted study abroad and post-graduation workshop for seniors. Created immigration and scholarship manual for international students. From September 2001 to May 2002 (9 months) Smith College, Northampton, MAInterim Associate Director Of LaGuardia Community College Upward Bound Program @ • Liaised between Vassar College and LaGuardia Upward Bound Summer Program. • Coordinated six-week residential high school education program. Interviewed and supervised four staff members. • Monitored student study groups; co-taught one class on civil rights in Northern Ireland. • Organized field trips, coordinated guest speakers, facilitated social events. From July 2000 to August 2000 (2 months) Vassar CollegeStudent Aide @ Worked on National Issues Forum on Diversity in Education. Coordinated mailing outreach and solicited participants. Gathered and complied data for educational survey. Helped organize Vassar College's National Model United Nations Program in New York City. From January 1999 to May 2000 (1 year 5 months) Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, NYWriting Tutor @ Tutored community college students; developed writing grammar booklet for students. Participated in writing workshops and tutor trainings at Connecticut College. From April 1997 to May 2000 (3 years 2 months) Dutchess Community CollegeNorthern Dutchess Outreach Coordinator @ Counseled domestic violence victims. Family, Criminal and Supreme Court Advocate; prepared court documents. Supervised Dutchess Community College Community Health Interns; mentored Marist and Vassar College interns. Public speaker for professional and community groups. Presenter at Dutchess Community Bard, Marist and Vassar Colleges. From January 1996 to December 1998 (3 years) YWCA of Dutchess County

Bachelors, Government Minor History @ Smith College From 2000 to 2002 Master's degree, Political Science and Government, 4.00 @ State University of New York at Albany From 2003 to 2006 6 Graduate study abroad credits, Political Science; American Politics, 3.00 @ University of Oxford From 2004 to 2004 Certificate, Education @ Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh / National University of Ireland, Galway From 2005 to 2005 Certificate, Geology; Political Science @ Vassar College From 1998 to 1998 Associates, Liberal Arts @ Dutchess Community College From 1998 to 2000 O'Levels, Comprehensive School @ Alexandra Park Upper School, London, N22, UK From 1981 to 1981 Clare Kelly-Barra is skilled in: Open Water Swimming, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, International Education, Immigration & Education, Program Development, Education, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Teaching, Student Counseling, Student Development, Admissions, Curriculum Development, Research, Training, Adult Education, Career Counseling, Curriculum Design, Higher Education..., Tutoring, Staff Development, Interviews, Resume Writing, Student Leadership, Academia, Grants, College Teaching, Student Engagement, Educational Technology, Program Evaluation, Academic Administration, Educational Leadership, University Teaching, E-Learning, Instructional Design, Campus, Intercultural..., Qualitative Research