Riley Hemmings

Student-centered educator and academic leader with experience across college counseling, enrollment, special education, and curriculum design. Proven ability to support diverse learners, collaborate with faculty and families, and lead programs that prioritize equity, access, and student growth. Brings a strong background in advising, instructional leadership, and school operations within independent and mission-driven school environments.

Enrollment Associate at Notre Dame Academy (2025-08 – Present)

Support Middle and High School Directors of Admissions across all phases of the enrollment process.

• Support Middle and High School Directors of Admissions across all phases of the enrollment process, from outreach, interviews, and onboarding
• Manage enrollment communications with prospective families and community partners
• Coordinate and execute major admissions events, including Open Houses, Revisit Days, or parent receptions

Director of College Counseling & Academic Support | International Admissions | English Teacher at Woodward School for Girls (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Led all college operations, coordinated international admissions, and provided academic support to students with IEPs.

• Led all college operations, including advising, data tracking, and office communications
• Coordinated international admissions, supporting recruitment, enrollment, and cultural integration
• Provided direct academic support to students with IEPs through classroom and 1:1 accommodations
• Partnered with faculty on differentiated instruction, learning strategies, and family communication
• Facilitated information sessions and workshops for families to support college readiness and engagement
• Developed engaging and personalized curricula across multiple courses
• Created a supportive, process-based classroom environment aligned with student-centered learning principles

Special Education Language Arts Teacher & Residential Advisor at Landmark School (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Delivered highly individualized instruction in reading, writing, and language arts to students with language-based learning differences.

• Delivered highly individualized instruction in reading, writing, and language arts to students with language-based learning differences, including dyslexia, ADHD, and executive functioning challenges
• Designed scaffolded, multisensory curriculum aligned with IEP goals, supporting students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including speech-language pathologists, counselors, and families
• Provided 24/7 residential student support including dorm supervision, enrichment programming, managing parent communication, and supporting student wellness

Spanish Teacher at Hebron Academy (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Taught Spanish at alma mater with strong cultural and institutional alignment.

• Returned to my alma mater to teach Spanish, bringing strong cultural and institutional alignment
• Mentored students in the Hebron Words Program to build public speaking skills
• Coached three athletic seasons and fulfilled dormitory responsibilities

M.Ed in Special Education – Boston University (2021-01 – 2023-12)

Bachelor of Arts in English (Linguistics Concentration) – St. Louis University (2020-05)