Motivated and high performing student success
coach/adjunct college instructor with over seven years experience working in
the college environment. Â Experience includes two and a half years spent
as a chemistry laboratory instructor for college level chemistry courses. My time as both a college student and professional
has allowed me to gain experience and knowledge in both conducting and
presenting research in various fields of study.
Education
University of Central MissouriWarrensburg, MOExpected in 2011 – –Master of Science:Exercise and Sports Science - GPA:
Specialized in Exercise Physiology
4.0 GPA
Bellevue UniversityBellevue, NEExpected in 2007 – –Bachelor of Science:Business Management - GPA:
3.96 GPA
State Fair Community CollegeSedalia, MOExpected in 2016 – –Associate of Science:Chemistry - GPA:
Highest Honors Graduate, 2016
Phi Theta Kappa Graduate, 2016
3.91 GPA
Community College of the Air ForceSan Antonio, TXExpected in 2006 – –Associate of Applied Science:Electronics Systems Technology - GPA:
Skills
Gas chromatography
High-performance liquid chromatography
Distillation
Trained in laboratory safety
Tuning and calibration
Experience in conducting laboratory research
Public speaking & presentation experience
Teaching, tutoring, and academic coaching
Leadership experience and abilities
MS office proficiency
Military Medals and Achievements
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Good Conduct Award
Global War on Terrorism
Superior Airman Award, 2004
Experience
Park University - Student Success Coach Victorville, CA, 07/2015 - Current
Works with high
risk and diverse populations of students to help them overcome unique
obstacles related to their population and graduate with their chosen
degree. Â These high risk populations include low income, first
generation, and students with disabilities.
Advises students
on current and future educational goals and possible careers.
Advises on
degree programs for both the students current degree as well as their
transfer degree to ensure all prerequisite and mandatory classes are
completed.
Conducts
workshops which present information on developing student skills, such as
study skills, test preparation, and development of critical thinking.
Maintains records
of student information and services provided in Blumen software as
mandated by the Federal government.
Participates in
selection committees which reviews students educational and personal
information for acceptance into the TRiO program.
Participates in
hiring committees for open staff positions at State Fair Community
College.
Assigned to
students placed on academic priority based on low grades or poor
performance and creates an academic plan to help the students increase
their grades and performance.Â
Supervises and
transports students to campus visits throughout the year to universities
identified as a transfer option for our student population.
Sets up
department meetings for the students to attend at their transfer university
during the campus visits.
Counsels
students on personal issues affecting their academic performance. Â
Ensures
financial aid information is submitted for each student and educations
students on the workings of student loans, grants, and scholarships. Â
Hca - Adjunct Science Instructor Citrus Springs, FL, 05/2013 - Current
Lead instructor for Personal Health and Fitness.
Creates course blackboard shells for all adjuncts and alters course plans as needed.
Instructs various types of labs including spectrometry, chromatography, distillation, titration, and multiple formation, analysis and measurement labs.Â
Experienced and knowledgeable
in laboratory safety and instruction.
Ensures all lab procedures are regulations are followed by students
Experienced and knowledgeable in both traditional in class as well as online class formats.
The Realreal, Inc. - Tutor Coordinator/Professional Science Tutor Remote, OR, 05/2013 - 07/2015
Hired, trained, and certified tutors and supplemental instruction leaders for the TRiO program.
Supervised tutoring, scheduled tutoring appointments, and worked to maintain participation of students needing academic assistance.
Tutored all fields of science for the TRiO program and worked with students referred to tutoring due to low grades or poor academic performance.
Lead study sessions and workshops throughout the academic year for students in high risk classes or studying for certification and entrance exams such as the TEAS and MoGea tests.
Assisted active and reserve military members in selection and proper wear of uniform.
Ensured military members met current regulations in regards to uniform wear and communicated with squadrons about financial purchases for its military members.
Counted product stock and ensured product order sheets were complete and ready for issue.
Jefferson Health - Sales Associate Abington, PA, 07/2010 - 08/2011
Operated register during customer transactions, maintained product stock, and ensured store was clean and presentable for customers.
Managed financial transactions to ensure correct calculations during end of day store closure.
Ul - Graduate Assistant Berlin, DE, 08/2008 - 06/2010
Taught undergraduate health and wellness classes.
Created and implemented educational course programs for each class.
Assisted with research in the exercise physiology lab under adviser Dr. Burns.
United States Air Force - Electrical Technician City, STATE, -
Installed and maintained external and internal security systems and devices for highly classified areas.
Recorded and maintained records and details of classified jobs completed.
Trained and supervised technicians on circuit boards, security sensors, and camera technical maintenance.
Managed and recorded job maintenance history in classified software for government records.
Claire, K. Â Critical Thinking in the College Environment. Â TRiO Student Leadership Conference Presentation. Â Ferguson Missouri, 2015Â
Burnett, D., Claire, K., Smeltzer, C., Young, K., & Burns, S. (2010). Perceived Muscle Soreness In Recreational Female Runners. International Journal of Exercise Science, Vol 3, Iss 3, Article 7.
Claire, K., & Burns, S. Â The Effects of temperature on Resting Metabolic Rate. International Congress on Medicine in Space and Extreme Environments. Â Berlin, Germany, 2010.
Burns, S. & Claire, K. Â Effect of a seven-week weight training course on resting energy expenditure in women. Â American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Â Seattle, Washington, 2009.
Claire, K., & Burns, S.  The effect of music on VO2max assessment.  Central States American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting.  Kansas City , MO., 2008
McCollom, K., Burns, S., & Claire, K. Â The effectiveness of a three set vs. one set resistance training program Central States American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting. Â Kansas City, MO., 2008
Affiliations
Sponsor for the Student Fair Veteran Organization (SFVO) at State Fair Community College, 2016-Current
Sponsor for the TRiO Student Organization (TSO) at State Fair Community College, 2015-current.
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), 2011-present
American Chemistry Society (ACS), 2013-present Â
Vice President for State Fair Science Club, 2012-2013
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