Colbie Hymas
Hooper,UT
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated educator looking to help inspire and teach future generations of historians. With a diverse background, I have learned to connect with a wide array of individuals from different cultures and backgrounds while simultaneously working towards a common interest or goal. History has always been a passion of mine and it pains me to hear individuals say that history is boring or trivial. It is a goal of mine throughout my teaching career to help students understand the importance of our history, and also how it has shaped our future and become our legacy. I look forward to grappling with these sometimes troubling, sometimes proud moments within U.S. history with students, and to help them make sense out of the tumultuous past we call our history. I hope to make an impact in the lives of students by helping them to not only better understand our past, but to appreciate and learn from it.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Firefighter/EMT
Unified Fire Authority
02.2020 - Current
- Respond to fire alarms, medical emergencies, hazardous materials calls, urban rescue, wildland interface and other calls to protect life and property
- Apply critical thinking skills and situational awareness while on emergency scenes
- Uphold a high degree of training in firefighting and emergency medicine and be competent with all skills related to that field
- Maintain and account for inventoried fire and medical gear used in response to emergency situations, as well as the fire station
- Proficient in the driving and pumping operations of several different fire apparatus including the ambulance
- Assist in the training and education of new recruits to the fire department
- Possess the knowledge and training to educate the public and small business owners on appropriate fire escape plans and fire protective devices, etc.
Testing Coordinator
Weber State University
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Simultaneously managed five different testing centers on Weber State University's campus
- Supervised, trained, mentored, and evaluated 50 plus employees dispersed throughout these centers including progress reports, quarterly evaluations, correctional conferences, new hire training, etc
- Coached and trained testing center supervisors who answered to me
- Spearheaded a project to obtain a contract with a new testing distributor, resulting in tens of thousands of added revenues annually
- Built a mentoring program for the testing center from the ground up that put experienced employees and students with new employees to help them quickly learn the things they need to succeed
- Supervised the administration of various high stakes exams including: the NCLEX, MCAT, GRE, MAT, ACT, SAT, CLEP, Prometric, Comira, PAN, Kryterion, POST, Placement exams, etc
- Handled breaches of testing center policy and collaborated with faculty to handle each incident individually
- Attended and spoke at several national and regional conferences centered around academic testing.
Testing Center Proctor
Weber State University
08.2016 - 07.2017
- Provide outstanding customer service to every student and faculty member encountered at the testing center
- Deliver the best test security for all testing occurring on campus
- Provide proctoring services for several professional exams, such as the Praxis series (Used to certify teaching professionals), PSI post-office exams (used as entrance level exam for many federal jobs), PAN proctoring services (for TSA and FBI professionals) and the P.O.S.T (Police Officers Selections Test), among several others
- Managed and accounted for department funds and accounts utilizing the program Touch Net
- Worked with countless faculty members to receive tests, input tests, administer tests, and return the tests to the proper authority when complete.
Radar Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 03.2016
- While in charge of 50 personnel, ensured all training requirements were met according to standards
- Mentored and counseled personnel to build team cohesion and broaden personal and professional development
- Accounted for and inventoried serialized government equipment weekly, which resulted in efficient tracking of government property in excess of $7M
- Employed government artillery systems in multiple field exercises to ensure safety and prevent causalities
- Taught several combat marksmanship courses including both classroom and field exercises relating to the safe and efficient operation of multiple weapon systems
- Instructed and mentored over 50 marines in the basic and advanced skills required to be a successful field artillery radar operator.
Education
MS in U.S. History -
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2022
Emergency Medical Technician Course
Unified Fire Authority Training Grounds2020
Firefighter 1 And 2 - Hazmat - Wildland
Unified Fire Authority
Unified Fire Authority Training Grounds2020
BA in U.S. History With A Minor in Psychology -
Weber State University
Ogden, UT12.2019
Skills
- Leadership and supervision
- Emergency Management
- Public speaking abilities
- Basic Life Support Certified
- Stress tolerance and resilience
- Organization
- Historical Research
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
Conference Presentations / Papers and Publications
Conference Presentations:
- National College Testing Association - New Orleans, Louisiana - 2019 - "Conflict: it's a good thing."
- WW1 Symposium - Weber State Special Collections - 2018 - "Theaters of War: 1916."
- Intermountain Regional Testing Association - Idaho State University - 2018 - "Conflict: it's a good thing."
- National College Testing Association - Cincinnati, Ohio - 2017 - "Overview of Weber State University Testing Center's Mentoring Program."
Publications:
- Colbie Hymas, Weber State University, “Oregon Short Line Depot,” Intermountain Histories, https://www.intermountainhistories.org/items/show/240.
- Colbie Hymas, University of Utah, "Indian Trails Monument," Utah Historical Markers, https://utahhistoricalmarkers.org/author/colbieh/.
Research Papers/Projects:
- Colbie Hymas, "The Veiled History of Utah Slavery."
- Oral History by Colbie Hymas - "Who joins the military and why? Veteran Experiences and success post military service."
- Colbie Hymas, "Steamboats and Slavery: How the Steamboat Revolutionized Slavery in the Nineteenth Century United States of America."
Awards
- Life Saving Award - Unified Fire Authority - 2024
- Life Saving Award - Unified Fire Authority - 2023
- Life Saving Award – Unified Fire Authority – 2021
- Unit Citation - Unified Fire Authority - 2020
- Departmental Honors - Weber State University History Department - 2019
- Honorable Discharge - USMC - 2016
- Good conduct medal – USMC - 2015
- Letter of Commendation – USMC - 2014
- Letter of Appreciation – USMC – 2014
Timeline
Firefighter/EMT
Unified Fire Authority
02.2020 - Current
Testing Coordinator
Weber State University
07.2017 - 02.2020
Testing Center Proctor
Weber State University
08.2016 - 07.2017
Radar Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.2012 - 03.2016
MS in U.S. History -
University of Utah
Emergency Medical Technician Course
Firefighter 1 And 2 - Hazmat - Wildland
Unified Fire Authority
BA in U.S. History With A Minor in Psychology -
Weber State University
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