Experience

Hawkeye Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Transitional Programs

  • Jul 2021 - Present

• Interim Dean of Transitional Programs

  • Mar 2021 - Jul 2021

• Manager of Transitional Programs

  • Apr 2016 - Mar 2021

• Retention Specialist

  • Mar 2014 - Apr 2016

  * Developed a focused and integrated student retention process for developmental education students focusing on skills needed inside and outside of the classroom* Created research based, systematic approachs to assess retention needs* Facilitated a collaborative process with faculty and staff to retain and increase persistence rates for developmental education students* Provided financial and personal advising as well as referrals to campus resources* Referred students to career staff across campus to assist in finding career pathways for them after they complete developmental education courses* Integrated intervention practices and support services for students whose lack of performance and or attendance may cause barriers to successful completion of coursework Show less



Iowa Central Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Online Instructor

  • Aug 2012 - Present

  • Facilitate online community college course teaching students skills such as time management, developing effective study habits, and how to become a successful student • Managed administrative details of the course including lesson plans, creating video presentations, and providing appropriate feedback on assignments and quizzes • Facilitate online community college course teaching students skills such as time management, developing effective study habits, and how to become a successful student • Managed administrative details of the course including lesson plans, creating video presentations, and providing appropriate feedback on assignments and quizzes



University of Northern Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Residence Life Coordinator

  • Jul 2011 - Apr 2014

  • Oversaw a co-ed residence hall of 700 undergraduate students • Supervised 14 undergraduate resident assistants, one graduate assistant, and one full-time secretary • Served as an academic advisor for residents who are deciding on a major • Assisted the department by serving as the liaison to the Office of Academic Advising • Worked as an academic advisor for deciding majors during summer orientation • Developed and implemented yearly and on-going training/education for resident assistant staff • Served as the primary conduct hearing officer by responding to student concerns, behaviors, and problems through adjudication, counseling, and confrontation • Served residents in an advisory capacity with regard to university policy and procedures; provides referrals to appropriate departments; and provides individual counseling and advising • Responsible for performing rotational on-call duties to respond to resident concerns and crisis situations • Assisted students by serving as a mentor for those on academic probation Show less



University of Dubuque

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  • Instructed study skills course for conditionally admitted students in the fall transition program• Created and teach lessons on transitioning to college, study skills, selecting a major, and utilizing campus resources• Met with each student within the first eight weeks to assess academic progress• Assisted students in declaring or switching majors and developing career and academic goals• Managed administrative details of course including lesson plans, creation of the syllabus, and providing appropriate feedback on assignments Show less

• Area Coordinator

  • Jul 2009 - Jun 2011

  • Oversaw a co-ed residence hall of 150 first year students and 21 campus houses• Supervised eight undergraduate resident assistants • Advised residence hall students in the areas of academic development, roommate communication, inter-personal relationships, and academic major or career decisions• Served as the judicial hearing officer for hall by responding to student concerns, behaviors, and problems through adjudication, counseling, and confrontation• Organized needs based programming for residence hall students in the areas of service learning, career services, academic skill building, diversity, and community development• Created and implement resident assistant recruitment, hiring, and training program• Coordinated the summer camps and conferences program• Conducted research and assessment projects related to program development and student satisfaction • Coordinated , supervised, and trained the Student Judicial Board• Was responsible for performing rotational on-call duties to respond to resident concerns and crisis situations• Co-facilitated housing assignments for undergraduate students• Ensured maintenance and upkeep of residence hall facilities Show less



Iowa State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Academic Success Center Graduate Assistant

  • Aug 2007 - May 2009

  • Designed and implemented new hiring procedures for a program hiring over 300 tutors per semester • Coached students on academic and financial aid probation • Provided individual outreach to at-risk students • Delivered 15 academic success workshops per semester to residence hall students, fraternities, sororities, and college classes • Created and delivered comprehensive training program for new and current tutoring staff • Facilitated ongoing training sessions for tutoring staff • Worked with tutoring program staff in creating new marketing techniques to attract potential tutors • Member of advisory committee for summer transition program for at-risk students • Coordinated academic support for summer transition program in the areas of writing support, college success strategies, and transitioning to college • Tutored students in introductory Psychology and Sociology courses Show less