DeLisa Siddall
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Qualified and committed Academic Success Counselor offering 15+ years of experience in education and specialized knowledge in teaching excellence, promoting academic success and utilizing strategies to elevate barriers to success. Demonstrated history of building positive rapport with students and achieving identifiable results. Collaborative personnel dedicated to fostering partnerships with organizations and faculty to further assist students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Success Counselor
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
07.2020 - Current
- Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
- Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
- Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
- Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
- Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
- Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
- Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
Counseling Coordinator
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
07.2014 - 07.2020
- Planned, developed and streamlined departmental operations, facilitating compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Connected students with community services not provided on-site.
- Oversaw staff development through in-depth trainings, workshops, seminars and other learning opportunities.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired staff members offering exceptional talent and brought great skills to team.
- Conducted community workshops to promote different programs and educate public on available services.
- Developed and implemented variety of innovative policies and strategies to promote student self-sufficiency.
- Developed monthly schedules and assignments for volunteer staff.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Educational Support Faculty-Counselor
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZ
07.2005 - 07.2020
- Assisted in developing materials and supporting activities related to specific cultural background of college students.
- Prepared reports and maintained administrative records.
- Utilized answer sheets and electronic marking devices to grade homework and tests, accurately computing and recording results.
- Incorporated proven methods of engagement and assessment that facilitated student mastery of content.
- Evaluated student learning by creating and applying course competencies and accurately evaluating student progress.
- Created assignments to encourage student learning and develop communication skills and higher-order thinking.
- Modified instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Selected and developed instructional material and planned instruction to enhance student learning.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and stakeholders from across college and community to create, preserve and partnerships.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
- Used standardized assessments to evaluate abilities, interests and characteristics of different students.
- Conducted individual and group counseling sessions.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Provided alcohol and drug prevention programs and classes to teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Counseling
Chapman University
Orange, CABachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
New York, NYSkills
- G-Suite
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Teambuilding
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active Listening
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organization and Time Management
- Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 6 to transform Developmental Education at Pima Community College. Our Pima CC team won a Bellwether award in 2020, for transforming Developmental Education.
Timeline
Academic Success Counselor
Pima Community College
07.2020 - Current
Counseling Coordinator
Pima Community College
07.2014 - 07.2020
Educational Support Faculty-Counselor
Pima Community College
07.2005 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Counseling
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts - Behavioral Sciences
John Jay College of Criminal Justice of The City University of New York
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