Experience

Elko County School District
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee
• Professional School Counselor

  • 2017 - Present


Great Basin College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Adjunct English Instructor

  • Jun 2013 - Present

• Director, Academic Success and Testing Center

  • Jan 2012 - Present

  Oversee all tutoring and testing in our 62,000 square mile service area. This includes employeesat one main campus, 4 centers, and over 15 satellite sites.Developed and implemented an ongoing training program for all tutors. Created a comprehensive training handbook for all ASC staff.Developed an online tutoring program for distance education students.Developed a series of student success workshops that are offered monthly to GBC students.Developed a marketing campaign for the ASC.Curriculum & Articulation Committee - 2011-2012Faculty Senate - 2011 - present - 2012 SecretaryFinancial Aid Appeals Committee - 2012 - presentMarketing Committee - 2013 - present Show less

• English Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Jan 2012

  Taught developmental and general education courses in English.Developed courses in line with the curriculum requirements of the English Department.Planned, evaluated and revised course content and course materials.Developed and delivered engaging lectures to undergraduate students.Wrote, administered and graded midterm and final examinations.Guided students in using technology to support educational research.Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills.Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broaderthemes and current events.Monitored students' academic progress and referred students who were struggling to campusresources.Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services availableat the college.Advised students on a degree path that would lead them to graduation. Show less

• ASC English and Writing Tutor

  • Dec 2009 - 2010

  Assisted students in forming short and long-term higher education goals, and worked with each student to create a plan to reach each of these goals. Differentiated tutoring methods and materials to meet students' varying levels and learning styles. Worked one-on-one with students during tutoring sessions in order to assist them with their English and writing. Facilitated Supplemental Instruction sessions for students in developmental education courses. Assisted students in forming short and long-term higher education goals, and worked with each student to create a plan to reach each of these goals. Differentiated tutoring methods and materials to meet students' varying levels and learning styles. Worked one-on-one with students during tutoring sessions in order to assist them with their English and writing. Facilitated Supplemental Instruction sessions for students in developmental education courses.



Spring Creek High School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 9-12th Grade Special Education Teacher

  • Dec 2005 - Aug 2007

  Taught reading, language arts, and social sciences in a resource English classroom. Maintained a caseload of 30 students and wrote IEPs and MDTs for each student. Instructed students with disabilities, including autism, oppositional defiant disorder, and traumatic brain injury. Alternative Education instructor for students with IEPs. Principal's Advisory Committee Freshman Mentoring Program Facilitator Northeastern Nevada Regional Professional Development Facilitator for SCHS Show less