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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/LEARNING SPECIALIST
Summary
A dynamic facilitator who invites people to improve their lives. A Clifton Strengths-Based Coaching approach allows me to authentically relate to people on all levels. Twenty years of professional experience creating innovative programs that are at the core of assisting people in improving their well-being.
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Experience
Assistant Director/Learning Specialist
New York , NYColumbia University/Dec 2006 to Current
New York , NYColumbia University/Dec 2006 to Current
- Academic Advisor for 30-50 students; advising and assisting students with academic and career counseling.
- Hired, trained and supervised a staff of 30 plus student tutors.
- Worked collaboratively with members of the Hartwick community to develop purposeful workshops and initiatives offered in the Center for Student Success.
- Designed and facilitated “Success Strategies” Course to students on Academic Probation.
- Collected and prepared statistics regarding the use of tutoring, academic probation and student progress.
- Maintained records, files, and documents related to specific projects.
- Successfully improved student participation in the tutoring program (from an avg.
- Worked with campus computer applications, including Datatel and Informer.
- Revised and updated tutoring website.
- Comfortable with Windows Publisher, Word, and Excel.
- Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning programs to diverse students populations.
- Met with students, staff, faculty, and parents regarding academic issues and discussed solutions.
- Provided students on academic probation with various study skills.
- Taught WICK-101, a first-year student transition course with a focus on academic readiness.
- Provided support to Accessibility Services.
- Collaborated with a team of faculty and upper-level students to develop a supplemental instruction program for students in traditionally difficult courses.
- Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
- Devised special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on needs, interests and abilities of individual students.
- Delivered feedback using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate and build confidence in students.
Trainee Employment Assistance Program Coordinator
City , STATEOneonta Job Corps Academy/Sep 2005 to Dec 2006
City , STATEOneonta Job Corps Academy/Sep 2005 to Dec 2006
- Used variety of teaching techniques to encourage student critical thinking and discussion in drug and alcohol prevention sessions.
- Advised vocational students with career and educational goals.
- Collaborated with a team of mental health consultants, wellness staff and career preparation counselors to intervene with substance users.
- Planned, implemented, monitored, and assessed the first peer-mentoring program, which addressed social and educational issues on campus.
- Provided student-centered advocacy by developing effective assessment and intervention plans for each student who tested positive for drugs.
Prevention Educator/STOP DWI Coordinator
City , STATEDelaware County/Jan 2004 to Split
City , STATEDelaware County/Jan 2004 to Split
- Provided school-based prevention programs with an emphasis on teens and parents.
- Collect and prepare statistics and reports regarding alcohol-related incidences.
- Searched for and submitted grant proposals for new funding opportunities.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Created agendas and communication materials for committee meetings.
- Presented public talks to promote specific topics and the work of substance abuse prevention.
Associate Director
City , STATESUNY/Oct 1996 to Dec 1998
City , STATESUNY/Oct 1996 to Dec 1998
- Coordinated school-based tutoring program with an emphasis on college/career readiness for low income teens.
- Provided career counseling to youth through assessment and job shadow coordination.
- Promoted partnerships and drove growth by reaching out to local and regional businesses.
Education and Training
Gallup Inc, Omaha, NE; StrengthsFinder, “Life Coaching for Individual Performance”Landmark College2019City, State
- Gallup Inc, Washington DC; Clifton StrengthsFinder, “Successful Life Coaching”
- UMKC, Kansas City, MO; Supplemental Instruction Program Coordinator Training
- On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life
- NYS Basic Mediation Certification
Rutgers School of Alcohol and Drug Studies Prevention Strategies1999City, State
1998
BS: SociologySUNY Oneonta1994City, State
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School Attended
- Landmark College
- Rutgers School of Alcohol and Drug Studies Prevention Strategies
- SUNY Oneonta
Job Titles Held:
- Assistant Director/Learning Specialist
- Trainee Employment Assistance Program Coordinator
- Prevention Educator/STOP DWI Coordinator
- Associate Director
Degrees
- Gallup Inc, Omaha, NE; StrengthsFinder, “Life Coaching for Individual Performance”
Gallup Inc, Washington DC; Clifton StrengthsFinder, “Successful Life Coaching”
UMKC, Kansas City, MO; Supplemental Instruction Program Coordinator Training
On Course: Strategies for Creating Success in College and in Life
NYS Basic Mediation Certification
BS : Sociology
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