Sociology Instructor

• Aug 2019 - Present

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2013 - Present

• Teach face-to-face and hybrid courses, while using Desire2Learn (D2L) as the university’s learning management system • Successfully incorporated modern technological resources such as discussion boards and YOUTUBE to aid in class participation • Developed syllabi commensurate with institutional expectations • Bachelor degree courses (in the Human Services program) taught include: o Working with Individuals o Social Policy o Working with Families o Substance Use and Abuse Show less

Adjunct Instructor

• Aug 2016 - Aug 2019

• Teach “First Year Experience Seminar” in a face-to-face format • Adept at using Moodle as the college’s learning management system • Developed syllabus commensurate with institutional expectations • Teach “First Year Experience Seminar” in a face-to-face format • Adept at using Moodle as the college’s learning management system • Developed syllabus commensurate with institutional expectations

Coordinator, Career Services

• Apr 2015 - Aug 2019

• Coordinates career information, career development, and job placement services including administration of software tools, use of social media and other web-related resources, career fairs, workshops, and other resources pertaining to career services • Design and implements outreach and promotional programs to encourage use departmental services by students, employers, alumni, faculty and staff • Works closely with governmental employment service agencies and area employers to share information and resources, and encourages job placement and other workplace opportunities for college students and alumni • Oversees day to day operations of the career center and the center’s budget • Administers the Student Worker, Assistant and College Work Study programs • Shares current and projected employment trends in variety of industries with students and personnel • Coordinates with institutional research department on efforts to provide data concerning job placement and career mobility of our students and former students • Assists with continuing evaluation of current and new processes Show less

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2014 - May 2017

• Teach face-to-face, hybrid, ITV, and online classes using BlackBoard • Successfully incorporated modern technological resources such as discussion boards and YOUTUBE to aid in class participation• Developed syllabi commensurate with institutional expectations• Courses taught include: Introduction to Diversity and Introduction to Sociology

Retention and Transition Advisor

• Jul 2014 - Apr 2015

• Assisted with designing, promoting, and implementing strategies to increase student retention• Developed, utilized and maintained college readiness assessment/tool• Collected and analyzed data in collaboration with college staff• Provided support and services for at-risk students, including but not limited to students with disabilities, students on academic suspension and probation, veterans, transfers, and students with transition challenges• Advised in areas of personal development for students. When necessary, mediate staff/student academic conflicts• Participated in college-wide committees, special groups, and special activities as assigned• Supported College initiatives that promote diversity and cultural competence• Worked with the Student Success Center in the reporting of data and the implementation of student success and retention strategies• Organized and led student support groups related to retention and academic success of students• Used appropriate technology systems designed to support student success efforts Show less

Director, Learning and Opportunity Center

• Sep 2010 - Jul 2014

• Coordinated and/or provided all “getting started” steps and on-going student support services to a diverse student population at satellite site, including Accuplacer testing, Educational Planning Sessions, academic and career advising, financial aid counseling, registration, payment, orientation and on-going tutoring• Coordinated instructional and student support services offered at LOC in collaboration with Academic Affairs and Student Services• Planned, developed, implemented, monitored, and evaluated daily activities, operations and programs• Assisted in preparing key performance indicators/progress reports related to the LOC• Developed and oversaw budget• Supervised administrative assistant and peer mentors (student workers)• Developed a base of community leaders, networks, and sites in which to build and enhance programs• Served on committees in the RVC and Rockford community, as appropriate, to support the RVC mission and community collaborations Show less

Adjunct Instructor

• Jan 2011 - May 2014

• Taught the final course for the Human Services program (Family Services) prior to program dissolution• Taught face-to-face courses in the Student Development department, including: Planning for College Success and Career Planning • Adept at using the ANGEL based learning management system • Developed syllabi commensurate with institutional expectations

Graduate Assistant

• Jan 2010 - Aug 2010

Coordinate and supervise undergraduate participation in STRONKKids research project. Conduct in-home surveys of eating habits and attachment patterns of young children. Assist with entry of collected data. Assist with initial analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Draft initial reporting of said data. Coordinate and supervise undergraduate participation in STRONKKids research project. Conduct in-home surveys of eating habits and attachment patterns of young children. Assist with entry of collected data. Assist with initial analysis of qualitative and quantitative data. Draft initial reporting of said data.

Office Technologist II

• Feb 2005 - May 2008

Provide student support services at the Stenstrom Center for Career Education (SCCE).Evaluate and analyse need for additional services.Manage departmental, grant, and student life budgets.Serve on college committees, as needed.

Office Technologist I

• Sep 2001 - Jan 2006

Provide faculty support services for the Stenstrom Center for Career Education.Maintain office supplies of the Technical Programs and Faculty Support offices.Provide administrative support for the Aviation Maintenance program at the Falcon Road Center.General office duites.