Kisha Calbert
Inglewood,CA
Summary
Experienced Academic Advisor with over 15 years of experience in Higher Education. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills with history of meeting department goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the retention and graduation of student-athletes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Success Coordinator-Athletics
CSU Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Create and develop Life Skills and Career Programming, as well as Assessments to determine success of programming
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
Program Advisor- STEM/Fitness
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
08.2017 - 01.2020
- Gathered and organized printed materials required for program participation.
- Organized and managed program development from conception through successful execution.
- Orchestrated smooth and efficient program development by collaborating cross-functionally across departments.
- Oversaw several orientations and advising sessions each semester from concept through final delivery.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Senior Academic Advisor
Fresno State Athletic Corporation
Fresno, CA
07.2015 - 08.2017
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of student-athletes in variety of degree programs.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, faculty and coaches on finding positive resolutions.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Maintained accurate confidential participant files to meet state and federal guidelines.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
- Motivated diverse and experienced teaching team of 4 full time employees and 20+ part-time employees while demonstrating strong leadership skills
Academic Advisor-Athletics
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
02.2013 - 07.2015
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Reviewed student files to meet deadlines for completing various graduation and eligibility requirements.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
Academic Counselor-Athletics
University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
Academic Counselor-Athletics
UC Riverside
Riverside, CA
10.2006 - 06.2012
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Created and planned New Student-Athlete Orientation and other workshops and events to enhance the academic performance of student-athletes.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Movement And Exercise Science-Athletic Training
Chapman University
Orange, CA05.1999
Skills
- Course planning and organization
- Academic counseling
- College application assistance
- Career counseling
- Strategic decision-making
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Administrative abilities
- Staff Management
- Curriculum requirements expertise
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Academic majors mastery
- Organization and Time Management
Affiliations
National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (nacda.com)
National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals (nacda.com/sports/nfoura.com)
Minority Opportunities Athletics Association (https://nacda.com/sports/moaa)
Timeline
Student Success Coordinator-Athletics
CSU Dominguez Hills
02.2020 - Current
Program Advisor- STEM/Fitness
Pima Community College
08.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Academic Advisor
Fresno State Athletic Corporation
07.2015 - 08.2017
Academic Advisor-Athletics
San Jose State University
02.2013 - 07.2015
Academic Counselor-Athletics
University Of Arizona
06.2012 - 06.2013
Academic Counselor-Athletics
UC Riverside
10.2006 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Physical Education
Azusa Pacific University
Bachelor of Arts - Movement And Exercise Science-Athletic Training
Chapman University