Sara Semcheski

Academic Advisor at Aspen University
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Grand Junction, Colorado, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Teaching License-Standard
    Colorado Department of Education
    Jun, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Teaching Certificate
    Commonwealth of Virginia

Experience

  • Aspen University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Academic Advisor
      • Feb 2022 - Present

      Increased student retention from 64% to 67%. Advise over 400 students on course pathways and registration recommendations. Facilitate positive communication between students, professors and other university entities. Provided guidance on using and navigating university platforms. Increased student retention from 64% to 67%. Advise over 400 students on course pathways and registration recommendations. Facilitate positive communication between students, professors and other university entities. Provided guidance on using and navigating university platforms.

  • DSST Public Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Art Teacher
      • Jul 2018 - Present

      Taught middle school visual art classes utilizing a variety of mediums to allow students to explore creative problem solving, personal expression and culturally relevant topics. Developed curriculum for culturally relevant & explorative visual art program Increase learning outcomes from 78% to 86% Collaborated with founding teachers and students to build inclusive and respectful culture. Drove network program goals as Visual Arts team lead. Tracked student progress towards learning objectives by creating a variety of assessment strategies to adapt curriculum planning and teaching methodologies. Analyzed student data to refine instructional processes. Planned and led grade level team meetings and provided support and feedback to team members. Show less

  • WYATT ACADEMY
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Visual Arts Teacher
      • Jul 2016 - Jun 2018

      Taught middle school visual art classes using a Choice Based Classroom model meeting a wide range of emotional needs as well as creative interests and abilities. Developed Choice Based curriculum to meet emotional and creative needs of student population. Increased career focus through guest speakers from creative career fields. Tracked student progress towards learning objectives by creating a variety of assessment strategies to adapt curriculum planning and teaching methodologies. Show less

  • Adams 12 Five Star Schools
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Art Teacher
      • Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

      Developed lessons based upon Colorado VAS Differentiated curriculum for ELL students Completed Kegan Cooperative Learning days 1-3 Integrated technology into instruction through iPads, Artsonia and Prezi Showed student work in District Art Show Developed after school art club program Developed lessons based upon Colorado VAS Differentiated curriculum for ELL students Completed Kegan Cooperative Learning days 1-3 Integrated technology into instruction through iPads, Artsonia and Prezi Showed student work in District Art Show Developed after school art club program

  • Fairfax County Public Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Art Teacher
      • Jul 2012 - Jun 2015

      Developed lessons based upon FCPS Art Program of Studies Differentiated curriculum for students with Autism ranging from self-contained and full-inclusion Completed Responsive Classroom training Integrated technology into instruction through PowerPoint, Prezi and use of Document Camera Collaborated with STEAM committee to create educational murals Developed lessons based upon FCPS Art Program of Studies Differentiated curriculum for students with Autism ranging from self-contained and full-inclusion Completed Responsive Classroom training Integrated technology into instruction through PowerPoint, Prezi and use of Document Camera Collaborated with STEAM committee to create educational murals

  • Sportrock Climbing Centers
    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manager
      • Oct 2011 - Jun 2015

      During my four years at Sportrock I worked at the front desk assisting customers, opening new memberships, administering belay tests and eventually supervised staff. I also instructed climbing classes such as Basic Skills and Summer Camp. During my four years at Sportrock I worked at the front desk assisting customers, opening new memberships, administering belay tests and eventually supervised staff. I also instructed climbing classes such as Basic Skills and Summer Camp.

Education

  • Lebanon Valley College
    Bachelor's Degree, Art & Art Hisgtory/Art Education
    2006 - 2010

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