Academic Advisor

• Sep 2015 - Present

Primary resource for admitted students providing academic planning, goal setting, and problem-solving services. Maintain accurate records for grant reporting. Collaborate with other departments within the college to provide students with necessary resources to be successful. Create and maintain working relationships with industry partners to stay current on the trends for students in their career fields. Develop connections with other departments within the college through involvement in special projects, College Council, cross functional teams, and program advisory committees. Show less

High School Volleyball Coach (JV Team)

• Jun 2018 - Nov 2022

Volleyball Coach

• Dec 2019 - Mar 2020

Coach for the 15s Lunar Team Coach for the 15s Lunar Team

Coordinator of Credit for Prior Learning

• Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

Assist adult students in the process of earning credit for the learning gained through years of experience at work, in military services, as volunteers or in settings outside of the classroom.IS 145 Prior Learning AssessmentThis is a one credit, pass or fail course designed to help students identify knowledge, skill and theory acquired through in-formal learning. In this course, students will learn how to construct an academic learning portfolio, arranging their knowledge, skill and theory in a way that can be assessed for parallels in the learning and theory achieved in the classroom. Show less

Online Adjunct Instructor

• Jun 2013 - Nov 2017

LS 336 Collaborative Leadership - Challenge Australia(Online instruction with a two week study abroad component)This course is designed to introduce a theoretical framework for collaborative leadership and the elements of group dynamics that support and maintain its success. Opportunities to integrate theory and practice will be provided to assist learners in understanding how groups function and how they as leaders, impact the ability/behaviors of the group for solving personal, interpersonal, group and organizational problems.LS 230 Introduction to LeadershipThis course will introduce students to a variety of theories and issues involved with leadership, including power and influence; vision, values and ethics; effecting change through teams and coalition; and the importance of embracing diversity. Examples will be drawn from a broad range of contexts, including organizations, education, politics, and communities.LS 209 Introduction to Liberal StudiesIntroduces the concepts related to self-directed, life-long learning with a focus on various types of thinking and writing skills through exposure to a broad range of academic subjects. Students will be introduced to the principles and processes involved in developing a learning portfolio, which will be required in their Capstone course.LS 208 Ecology of OccupationExamines the relationship between occupation (both work and discretionary) and values, identity and health/wellness in contemporary society. Focuses on the complex variables (economic, psychological, sociological, genetic) which affect occupational choice, and hence our freedom (or lack thereof) to engage in meaningful, rewarding occupation. Show less

Student Services Coordinator (Academic Advisor and Recruiter)

• Aug 2011 - Sep 2015

Advise adult students in online degree programs.Promote programming at two year UW Colleges and Technical Colleges along the lakeshore.Create career and academic plans with prospective students.Coordinator of outreach and recruitment.

High School Volleyball Coach (JV2 Team)

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2015

Adult Student Services Advisor

• Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

Responsible for the recruitment and advisement of returning adult students.Managed recruitment and enrollment of students in the Washington Express program.

Adjunct Instructor

• Sep 2008 - May 2011

BUS 194 Career and Life Planning

Retention Specialist

• Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

Responsible for the assessment of, testing, and evaluation of incoming students.Partner with faculty and staff to create and implement programming to support and retain at-risk students.Develop and expand services offered in The Learning Center.Coordinate and monitor accessibility services for students with accommodation needs.

Adult Student Initiative Coordinator

• Mar 2008 - Jun 2010

Provided outreach to area businesses, organizations, and their employees.Assisted with the development of the Washington Express cohort program.Created informational materials.Recruited and advised a cohort group of students.

Student Services Advisor/The Learning Center Coordinator

• Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

Developed and expanded learning support programming to meet the academic skill needs of students.Hired, trained, and provided on-going supervision for a staff of 12 student employees.Managed an $8,000 budget.Assessed individual student needs in preparation for post-secondary education, and advised the at-risk student population.

Smoking Cessation Counselor

• 2000 - 2001

Youth Programs Facilitator

• 1997 - 2000