Brandon Walker M.S.
Wellstar Academic Advisor at Kennesaw State University—Wellstar College of Health and Human Services- Claim this Profile
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Kennesaw State University—Wellstar College of Health and Human Services
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Wellstar Academic Advisor
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Middle/ High School Football Official
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Jul 2022 - Present
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The University of Georgia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Learning Specialist/ Athletic Academic Mentor
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Jul 2021 - Present
- Collaborate with Learning Specialist in working with caseload of student athletes - Directly supervised by Learning Specialist - Attend weekly meetings with Learning Specialist and Assistant Learning Specialist - Have opportunities for professional development and career exploration in student athlete academic services
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Kinesiology Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Aug 2020 - May 2022
- Teaching the assigned curriculum - Leasing class discussions and answer questions from students- Evaluating student assignments, quizzes and projects- Maintaining student progress and grades
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McDonough Middle School
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher
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Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
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Morehouse School of Medicine
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Program Coordinator for Executive Master's of Public Health Program
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2020
- Plans, coordinates and administers activities within assigned program areas; develops, coordinates and advises on policy related to specified programs. - Provides administrative assistance to departmental staff within assigned program areas to support the accomplishment of program objectives; develops, coordinates and advises staff regarding program policy. - Develops, plans, coordinates and implements activities including, but not limited to, seminars, conferences, workshops, short courses, clubs, shows, and public events. - Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, investigates trends, and recommends and implements modifications to improve program effectiveness. - Maintains liaison between the student and school regarding business outside of academics - Arranges times for student to meet with their advisor throughout the school year Show less
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Point University
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Student Engagement
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Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
- Plan, promote, execute and evaluate campus-wide activities and events which increase student engagement and well-being - Serve as the staff sponsor for the Campus Activities Board (CAB), providing ongoing training and development to these student leaders - Supervise four student apprentices (Student Activities, Intramural Sports (2) and Diversity Engagement) - Coordinates 3-4 intramural sport offerings per semester; Supervises hiring of intramural referee staff, oversees their scheduling, and approves time-cards - Assist the Associate Dean with planning Impact Day, the all-campus community service day. Also assisted the Residence Director with orientation events for students - Mentor Student-Athletes to improve academically, spiritually and socially -Assist the Student Success Director identifying at-risk student-athletes, increasing school engagement and increasing retention Show less
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Nike
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India
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Online Audio and Video Media
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1 - 100 Employee
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Footwear Sales Athlete
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May 2017 - Sep 2018
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Lansing School District
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Support Specialist
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Oct 2012 - Aug 2018
- Worked with At-risk Students to improve academic progress, retention, attendance, graduation rate and increase academic disengagement - Decreased suspensions and truancy - Created Behavior Intervention Plans for students to become more successful - Parent Advocate by working with the teacher and parents to build a stronger relationship between the family and school - Organized tutoring and mentoring sessions for students on my caseload - Worked with At-risk Students to improve academic progress, retention, attendance, graduation rate and increase academic disengagement - Decreased suspensions and truancy - Created Behavior Intervention Plans for students to become more successful - Parent Advocate by working with the teacher and parents to build a stronger relationship between the family and school - Organized tutoring and mentoring sessions for students on my caseload
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Lansing Everett High School
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Assistant Varsity Football Coach
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2017
- Defensive Coordinator and Linemen Coach - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to academic ineligibility - Coached numerous future college football players - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior - Defensive Coordinator and Linemen Coach - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to academic ineligibility - Coached numerous future college football players - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior
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Apex Academy
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India
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Director of Student Engagement
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
- Contact with my mentees throughout the school year - Provide assistance in school and life - Always give them encouragement - Contact with my mentees throughout the school year - Provide assistance in school and life - Always give them encouragement
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Everett High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Girls Varsity Basketball Coach
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Nov 2012 - Feb 2013
- Improved their record from the prior season - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to ineligibility - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior - Improved their record from the prior season - Held study tables to maintain and improve grades - Did not lose a player to ineligibility - Emphasized on having a positive attitude and good behavior
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Troy University
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Intern for Student Athlete Support Services and Volunteer
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Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
- Mentored and tutored at-risk student-athletes (2009- 2010) - Performed IMPACT (orientation for student-athletes) presentation for incoming athletes - Supervised study hall for all student-athletes - Advisor for summer Bridge Program (advisor/mentor for new football players) - Mentored and tutored at-risk student-athletes (2009- 2010) - Performed IMPACT (orientation for student-athletes) presentation for incoming athletes - Supervised study hall for all student-athletes - Advisor for summer Bridge Program (advisor/mentor for new football players)
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Youth Camp Counselor/Coordinator
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Jun 2005 - Aug 2006
- Worked in an inner-city community center with under privileged youth between the ages of six and thirteen. - Planned weekly schedules for academic, social, and physical activities - Performed youth counseling sessions - Performed administrative duties and staff supervision - Created an activity log for all camp participants that indicated progress in each program area - Worked in an inner-city community center with under privileged youth between the ages of six and thirteen. - Planned weekly schedules for academic, social, and physical activities - Performed youth counseling sessions - Performed administrative duties and staff supervision - Created an activity log for all camp participants that indicated progress in each program area
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Education
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The University of Georgia
Master of Science - MS, Kinesiology- Sport Pedagogy -
Troy University
Master of Science (M.S.), Sport and Fitness Administration/Management -
Alabama State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology -
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General