Colleen Geehan
Celina,OH
Summary
Experienced Certified Career Coach with 20 years in assessment, job placement, and job search skill facilitation. Collaborated with clients across education, non-profit, corporate, and workforce sectors. Specializes in guiding individuals toward career goals through customized coaching strategies and comprehensive support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Substitute Teacher
Celina City Schools
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored student interactions and classroom activities to maintain safety standards and enhance educational experiences.
- Facilitated smooth classroom operations by accurately recording attendance and processing lunch requests according to lesson plans. Achieved effective classroom management through diligent adherence to lesson plans and responsive handling of attendance and lunch requests.
- Delivered engaging instruction in Career-Based Intervention classes to enhance student learning and career readiness.
- Coordinated and delivered job training sessions focused on career development for middle and high school students.
Middle/High School Teacher
Leesburg Christian Prep School
07.2024 - 05.2025
- Crafted detailed lesson plans that align with curriculum standards and educational goals.
- Coordinated regular communication with parents through personal meetings and electronic messages to foster strong relationships.
- Recorded and posted grades, attendance, and reports in RenWeb and FACT Management. Assisted in managing student records and academic reports through RenWeb and FACT Management. Updated grades and attendance in RenWeb and FACT Management systems.
- Organized and executed art, science, and history competitions to foster educational engagement.
- Developed and executed individualized lesson plans to enhance educational outcomes for students facing learning and behavioral difficulties.
Clinical Coordination Specialist
Chamberlain University
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Cultivated strategic partnerships with clinical partners, including hospitals and health systems.
- Assisted nursing students by clarifying doubts and offering solutions to their concerns.
- Managed logistics for pre-licensure nursing students' clinical rotations, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
- Managed comprehensive review and verification of compliance and onboarding documentation.
- Facilitated faculty compliance and onboarding processes to ensure adherence to institutional standards.
Clinical Student Manager & Clinical Placement Manager
Purdue University Global
01.2011 - 01.2023
- Managed the placement process for nursing and health sciences students in clinical settings, ensuring alignment with educational objectives.
- Implemented coaching strategies and organized group webinars to equip students for successful clinical experiences.
- Established connections with hospitals, clinics, and health systems to streamline placement efforts.
- Facilitated the renewal and establishment of affiliation agreements to enhance organizational partnerships.
- Created educational webinars to equip nursing students with skills for securing and maximizing clinical rotations.
- Designed and executed online webinars to effectively orient nursing students on clinical placement procedures.
- Developed and delivered impactful career webinar series, earning 2022 Rose Award from School of Nursing.
Online Adjunct Faculty
Colorado Technical University
01.2011 - 01.2011
- Developed and instructed online career development courses to enhance externship readiness strategies.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice - Social/Rehabilitative Services
University of Central Texas
Killeen, TXBA - Political Science
Wright State University
Dayton, OHSkills
- Student assessment techniques
- Career assessments
- Effective job search techniques
- Resume development expertise
- Classroom management
- Supportive learning environment
- Career guidance
- Obstacle identification
Certification/Training/Memberships
Certified Career Coach, Transformation Academy, 2026
Resume Writing 101 Course, National Resume Writers Association, 2026
GRIT Career Coaching and Professional Development Series, 2026
Member, NRWA, 2026
Member, NCDA, 2026
Ohio Substitute Teacher Certification, Expires 2027
Florida Social Studies Teacher Certification, Expires 2028
Timeline
Certified Substitute Teacher
Celina City Schools
08.2025 - Current
Middle/High School Teacher
Leesburg Christian Prep School
07.2024 - 05.2025
Clinical Coordination Specialist
Chamberlain University
01.2024 - 01.2024
Clinical Student Manager & Clinical Placement Manager
Purdue University Global
01.2011 - 01.2023
Online Adjunct Faculty
Colorado Technical University
01.2011 - 01.2011
BA - Political Science
Wright State University
Master of Criminal Justice - Social/Rehabilitative Services
University of Central Texas