Matthew Leisen, EdD
Academic Advisor at South Central College- Claim this Profile
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Nathan B.
Matthew's an amazing person to work with. I had the pleasure of working closely with him in the Advising & Student Transitions Department at St. Cloud State University, collaborating on several project teams and school events. I was particularly impressed with Matt's leadership ability and continuous effort when working events with passion that truly made a huge impact in the office as well as the projects we were tasked with. Anyone would be lucky to have him as a part of their own community!!
Nathan B.
Matthew's an amazing person to work with. I had the pleasure of working closely with him in the Advising & Student Transitions Department at St. Cloud State University, collaborating on several project teams and school events. I was particularly impressed with Matt's leadership ability and continuous effort when working events with passion that truly made a huge impact in the office as well as the projects we were tasked with. Anyone would be lucky to have him as a part of their own community!!
Nathan B.
Matthew's an amazing person to work with. I had the pleasure of working closely with him in the Advising & Student Transitions Department at St. Cloud State University, collaborating on several project teams and school events. I was particularly impressed with Matt's leadership ability and continuous effort when working events with passion that truly made a huge impact in the office as well as the projects we were tasked with. Anyone would be lucky to have him as a part of their own community!!
Nathan B.
Matthew's an amazing person to work with. I had the pleasure of working closely with him in the Advising & Student Transitions Department at St. Cloud State University, collaborating on several project teams and school events. I was particularly impressed with Matt's leadership ability and continuous effort when working events with passion that truly made a huge impact in the office as well as the projects we were tasked with. Anyone would be lucky to have him as a part of their own community!!
Credentials
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Safe Space
Winona State UniversityJun, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Safe Space
St. Cloud State UniversitySep, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Early Childhood/Elementary Education
Minnesota Department of EducationJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Commercial Driver's License - Class B
Minnesota Department of TransporationAug, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Safe Space
Winona State UniversityApr, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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South Central College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Academic Advisor
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Jul 2021 - Present
At South Central College I:•Meet with students daily and guide them through building an individualized academic plan, course selection, and registration•Coordinate, organize, and participate in Advising and Registration Sessions for all technical programs•Advise Associates of Arts, Career and Technical Education majors, Business Programs, and PSEO students•Navigate and leverage an array of programs to access student information to inform advising and collaborate with students in building a program of study to fit their goals•Assess students' present situations and refer to appropriate resources to guide and assist students in educational path selections•Liaise Career and Technical Education programs (i.e., Welding, Machining, HVAC/R, Automotive, etc.)•Liaise two Business programs (Culinary Arts and Computer Careers)•Previously liaised Intensive Care Paramedic Technician, Accounting, Business, and Marketing programs•Collaborate with Admissions, Financial Aid, Registration, Academic Support Center (tutoring), and Academic units to support department efforts of Advising & Registration•Created and proposed new Transfer Pathway programs to academic Deans•Served on the Career and Transfer Innovation Team (Achieving the Dream)•Attend Career and Technical Division Meetings•Volunteer at Career and Technical Open House nights and Career Navigator events•Assist with onboarding and training of new advisors•Share in creating meeting agendas and note-taking at department meetings•Periodically monitor the front desk of the One Stop •Collaborate on scheduling One Stop front desk staffing•Supervise a Work Study for the One Stop•Reviewed and proposed amendments to PSEO policy and procedure•Co-taught 6th graders at the Cottonwood River Integration Collaborative event
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Adult Learner Advisor
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May 2020 - Jun 2021
•Advised applicants and students with necessary information regarding academic programs, financial aid, and transfer advising to Adult Learners to maximize the student-advisor relationship.•Provided assessment and other resources to guide and assist students in educational path selections.•Developed and implemented supportive activities to ensure retention and completion of grant participants.•Collaborated with Admissions, Financial Aid, Registration, and Academic units to support department efforts of Advising & Registration.•Served on the Career and Transfer Innovation Team (Achieving the Dream)•Performed related tasks of benefit to all new and current students at the college.
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St. Cloud State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Assistant - Department of Special Education
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
As a GA for the Department of Special Education I:•Held office hours to serve the needs of guests•Assisted in administering the D2L page for SPED 338-Elementary Education Field Experience and SPED 339-Secondary Education Field Experience•Graded assignments from two other 400-level SPED courses•Attend Wednesday evening course sessions and assisted in fostering activities•Maintained a working relationship with cooperating teachers for our students while they were in the field•Observed and provided feedback for students in the field
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Peer Wellness Coach
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Aug 2019 - May 2020
As a Peer Wellness Coach I: •Fostered conversations with clients about the various facets of wellness utilizing Motivational Interviewing as a means to self-empower and collaborate on their goals•Co-developed a plan utilizing Zoom as a means to provide services for students who are off-campus•Held space at the front desk to welcome guests and address questions for all Healthy Husky programming
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Housing and Residential Life - Graduate Intern
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Aug 2018 - Mar 2020
As a Housing and Residential Life Intern I:•Participated in the same training that Community Advisors (CA) receive •Was responsible for the duty phone on a rotation for emergencies and provided support for CAs when they are on duty•Built out calendars for the 2019/2020 academic year•Was a presence for residents when called upon•Been part of search committees for full-time professional positions•Tabled for Housing and Residential Life at various campus events •Gave tours of residential halls on campus •Worked on an interdepartmental campaign to further student engagement beyond the classroom•Developed and worked interdepartmentally on a Residence Hall Recycling Plan
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Camps and Conferences Leader
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Along with 3 of my colleagues, we hired, trained, and lead a team of 15 student workers to ensure they helped in providing a world-class on campus experience for our camps and conferences guests. With the Camps and Conferences Managers, I:•Oversaw scheduling for Crew•Ensured shifts were covered by Crew•Maintained rosters for camps•Corresponded with the lead of the camps or conference to ensure we met their needs•Was a presence for Check-In and Check-Outs of camps•Carried out disciplinary action when needed•Worked interdepartmentally across campus, particularly with the General Maintenance Worker staff•Tabled at Expos on behalf of Housing and Residential Life•Gave tours to future and prospective Huskies of their Residential Halls
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Advising and Student Transitions - Graduate Assistant
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
In Advising and Student Transitions (AST) I:•Advised Post-Secondary Education Option (PSEO) students•Worked on an interdepartmental campaign to further student engagement beyond the classroom•Developed a workshop to provide training for students to complete their Graduation Plans in preparation to work with their faculty advisors•Oversaw the AST's social media on Mondays•Represented AST at tabling events•Assisted with welcoming guests at the front desk when needed•Administered the D2L training modules for Transfer and Non-Traditional Students•Assisted with the interviewing process for Summer Advisors/Orientation Leaders/Program Coordinators •Conducted reviews for Reverse Transfers•Assisted with Advising & Registration Days (Transfer and Honors Students)
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Child and Family Studies - Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
In my time with Child and Family Studies (CFS) I:•Assisted in co-teaching two 400 level undergraduate courses•Provided feedback during discussions•Graded submitted course materials•Co-administered the D2L pages for the courses
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Non-Traditional Students - Graduate Assistant
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Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
In my time working with the Non-Traditional Students (NTS) I:•Assisted with Non-Traditional orientation•Worked with key personal on campus to reinvigorate the Non-Traditional Student Organization•Managed a List-Serv Mailing system for NTS.•Developed surveys through Qualtrics for student feedback.
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Bluffview Montessori School
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Winona, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Oct 2013 - Jun 2018
In my time at Bluffview-Montessori, I taught in the Erdkinder (7th and 8th grade) program in all four major content areas: Social World, Math, Science, and English/Language Arts; taught in Children's House, which houses Pre-School through Kindergarten; taught in all three E2 rooms, of which serve fourth through sixth-grade students; taught in two E1 rooms, of which serve first through third grade; and taught in Physical Education and Art. In March 2017 & April 2019, I accompanied the Erdkinder Program on their three-day and two-night immersion trip to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center in Lanesboro, MN. During this time, I was responsible for seven students in a dorm situation, kitchen patrol, assisting in implementing activities, and general supervision throughout the experience. In April 2018, I accompanied the Erdkinder program on their three-day and two-night immersion trip to Whitewater State Park in St. Charles, MN. During this time, I was responsible for checking the group in at the main office, retrieving materials, preparing food, overseeing ten seventh and eighth-grade students in a cabin situation, doing kitchen patrol, assisting in implementing activities, and general supervision throughout the experience.
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Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2017
In my time at Cotter, I taught mathematics in the Junior High School and High School. In my time at Cotter, I taught mathematics in the Junior High School and High School.
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Winona Area Public Schools ISD 861
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Winona, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2017
In my time at WAPS, I taught all grades and ages from Kindergarten through 12th. In addition to the 'regular' classroom, I have SPED (LD,E/BD, DD) experience. My experience in the Allied Arts includes time in Art and Music Education, at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and Industrial Arts at the high school level. My substitute teaching experiences have also required me to assist, guide, observe, and sign off on documentation regarding field experience students, as well as student teachers. I have also accompanied students and teachers on field trips while providing guidance to chaperones. From November 3, 2015 - December 4, 2015 I interim long-term substituted in the English department at the Winona Senior High School. While in this posting, I collaborated with my colleagues within the CA²N program for 9th grade; and taught English 9, and English 10. From December 9, 2015 - January 8, 2016 I taught in an E/BD classroom that served 9-12 grades. The four classes were as follows: Responsive Literature, Transitional Math, Reading, and History.
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Winona State University
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Winona, MN
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Freshmen Admissions Counselor
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2016
My duties and responsibilities at Winona State University were as follows: ● Made guests and prospective students feel welcome at Winona State University. ● Planned and scheduled visits to high schools and recruiting prospective students in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. ● Represented the University at career fairs, educational programs, and conferences. ● Followed up with previously contacted prospective students to assist them toward enrollment at Winona State University. ● Evaluated prospective new students while assisting in the application processes for both admission to the University and housing. ● Planned and Coordinated on-campus events on behalf of the Office of Admissions. ● Assisted the Office of Admissions with on and off-campus, student, and registration events. ● Developed professional relationships with high school counselors in assigned territory, educating them of Admission requirements and procedures and updates about the University. ● Presented the University to large and small groups on and off-campus. ● Leveraged data information systems to better serve our prospective students. ● Served on committees for the Student Life and Development Division and Lantix Forum programming. ● Worked with our Intern for training and feedback to better serve his professional goals.
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Ridgeway Community School C.S.D. 4083
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Ridgeway, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
In my time at Ridgeway, I taught in the 4th and 5th grades. In my time at Ridgeway, I taught in the 4th and 5th grades.
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Lewiston-Altura Public Schools ISD 857
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Lewiston, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Oct 2013 - Jan 2016
In my time at Lewiston-Altura, I taught in 2nd and 5th-6th grades. In my time at Lewiston-Altura, I taught in 2nd and 5th-6th grades.
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Saint Charles Public Schools ISD 858
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St. Charles, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Mar 2011 - Jan 2016
In my time at St. Charles, I taught in Kindergarten-8th grade, and 12th grade Speech. St. Charles was the district I first taught as a licensed professional. In my time at St. Charles, I taught in Kindergarten-8th grade, and 12th grade Speech. St. Charles was the district I first taught as a licensed professional.
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Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools ISD 811
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Wabasha, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Mar 2011 - Jan 2016
In my time at Wabasha-Kellogg, I taught in Kindergarten-6th grade in the 'regular' classroom, as well as Speech, Title I, DAPE, and Physical Education. In my time at Wabasha-Kellogg, I taught in Kindergarten-6th grade in the 'regular' classroom, as well as Speech, Title I, DAPE, and Physical Education.
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Substitute Teacher
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Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
In my time at Dakota, I taught Physical Education to Kindergarten through 5th grades, 5th grade, and supervised lunch time recess. In my time at Dakota, I taught Physical Education to Kindergarten through 5th grades, 5th grade, and supervised lunch time recess.
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YMCA
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Winona, MN
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Camp Counselor Lead
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Apr 2014 - Aug 2014
In this seasonal position, I provided leadership, guidance, transportation, and resources to the counselors I served, so that they could focus on providing their campers with a World-Class camp experience. Summer 2015 was dedicated to being the bus driver for all summer programming at the YMCA In this seasonal position, I provided leadership, guidance, transportation, and resources to the counselors I served, so that they could focus on providing their campers with a World-Class camp experience. Summer 2015 was dedicated to being the bus driver for all summer programming at the YMCA
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Rushford-Peterson Schools ISD 239
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Rushford, MN
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Substitute Teacher
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Mar 2011 - Jun 2014
In my time at Rushford-Peterson, I taught at the middle school level in mathematics. In my time at Rushford-Peterson, I taught at the middle school level in mathematics.
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Education
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2020 - 2022
Winona State University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
2019 - 2020
St. Cloud State University
Doctor of Education - EdD, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
2018 - 2019
St. Cloud State University
Master's Certificate, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration -
2012 - 2014
Winona State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Educational Leadership and Administration -
2007 - 2010
Winona State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Elementary Education and Teaching -
2005 - 2007
Minnesota State College Southeast
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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