Professional Involvement - National And Regional Involvement
Selected Presentations
Additional Management Experience
Certification
Timeline
Gretchen Renae Wesbrock
Cottonwood,AZ
Summary
Dynamic education leader with extensive experience at the high school and post-secondary level, specializing in student connections, parent and family involvement and program development. Proven track record in enhancing college readiness and student counseling, successfully implementing comprehensive counseling programs that improved student outcomes. Adept at data analysis and fostering collaborative environments to support student success.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Student Support Services, Coordinator
Mingus Union High School District
Cottonwood, AZ
07.2018 - Current
Work closely with Principal and Administrators on all daily school operations
Responsible for the daily operations of the counseling department including enrollment, academic/attendance interventions, college and career development, and crisis intervention
Supervise Counseling Department including 4 grade level counselors, a counselor for Native Students, secretary, registrar and Community and Family Outreach Coordinator
Create yearly Work Plan for grade level counselors in order to provide a comprehensive school counseling program in line with the ASCA Model (American School Counselor Association)
Monitor student grades and credits to promote on-time graduation and completion of college pre-requisite curriculum
Facilitation of PSAT, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, and CLEP exams and preparation
Coordinate and facilitate student recognition events including semester academic awards and senior honors events
Serve as the District Homeless coordinator and foster student coordinator
Coordinate student 504 plans with the Director of Exceptional Student Services
Oversee student clubs and organizations on campus including advisor selection and training
Participate in the Guiding Coalition that provides campus direction
Serve as the AVID District Director – responsible for implementation of AVID model, providing professional development and reporting data to AVID for certification
GEAR UP, (Gaining Early Awareness & Readiness for Undergraduate Programs)
Head Swim Coach
Cottonwood Clippers Swim
Cottonwood, AZ
05.2015 - Current
Coached a team of 200+ swimmers age 4-18
Collaborate with the City of Cottonwood regarding facility management
Supervise coaching staff including hiring, training, and on-going mentoring
Organize meets with 500+ participants
Collaborate with Clippers Board to accomplish season goals regarding swimmer development and program oversight
Head Swim Coach
Mingus Union High School
Cottonwood, AZ
08.2014 - Current
Coach a team of 30+ high school swimmers
Collaborate with the City of Cottonwood and the MUHS District regarding facility management
Organize and host in season meets
Coordinate travel and fundraisers
Supervise assistant coaches
Mingus Union High School District
Cottonwood, AZ
10.2012 - 06.2018
Create yearly Work Plan that meets the federal objectives for the GEAR UP grant and meets the needs of Mingus Union High School
Collaborate with school administration, teachers, and counseling staff to coordinate GEAR UP initiatives with existing school programs
Plan and implement programs that increase students’ successful academic performance and preparation for each educational transition
Work with students, families, school staff, and community members to increase educational expectations for postsecondary education
Provide academic counseling and interventions to assist students' successful completion of high school (including passing AIMS)
Create programs to increase students' academic, financial, and social preparation for postsecondary educational opportunities
Increase students' and parents' knowledge of postsecondary options through events and written resources
Monitor GEAR UP student grades and credits to promote on-time graduation and completion of college pre-requisite curriculum
Supplement school’s efforts to help GEAR UP students pass AIMS
Facilitate and organize postsecondary-planning sessions for all GEAR UP students
Provide grade level appropriate information about career and college options, preparation, and financial support opportunities to GEAR UP students
Provide GEAR UP parents with advice and information on college planning and financial aid resources
Assist GEAR UP students and parents with FAFSA, college and scholarship applications
Outreach to GEAR UP students who have withdrawn with a status of “dropout” or “unknown”
Facilitation of PSAT, SAT and ACT registration and preparation
Recognize and celebrate student success
Monitor the success of the project, including levels of participation, quality of activities, and impact in terms of student achievement, attendance, educational expectations, and behaviors;
Maintain accurate and complete records of student data and participation in GEAR UP activities, and submit on a timely basis to NAU
Provide records or written reports as required by NAU for grant compliance
Leverage community resources, solicit in-kind contributions of goods and services from external sources, and maintain proper records for all expenditures
Manage grant budget including monthly financial packet preparation for the high school district and grant office
Coordinate all aspects of school mentoring and tutoring initiatives for GEAR UP students
Participate in NAU GEAR UP Team Meetings and trainings with GEAR UP Coordinators from around the state
Directly train, supervise and evaluate a GEAR UP Assistant and a GEAR UP Academic Mentor
Hire, train, and supervise the summer residential staff for the GEAR UP Summer Leadership Academy at Northern Arizona University
Associate Director
Staffing, Program, Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
10.2009 - 10.2012
Manage hall staffing in residential system housing 7000 single and family housing students
Collaborate and participate as part of departmental senior management team in strategic planning, goal setting and decision making
Directly train, supervise and evaluate four professional Coordinators, including indirect supervision of fourteen full-time Residence Hall Directors and ten Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Directors
Directly train, supervise, and evaluate the Coordinator of Residential Judicial Affairs
Develop, implement and evaluate all full-time, graduate, and student staff recruitment and selection processes, including marketing, communication, candidate evaluation, interviewing, selection and compliance with University, Human Resources, and Graduate College policies and procedures
Coordinate transition of new staff including management of staff apartment turnover, new employee guidelines, and assistance with Residence Life Foundations Training
Revise and disseminate working procedures for hall staff opening, closing, downtime and summer transition
Facilitate regular Hall Leadership Meetings for all Coordinator, RHD and GA staff including ongoing communication, information dissemination, discussion around current events and trends, reinforcement of four departmental target areas, and assistance with ongoing training and professional development
Provide guidance on staff issues and performance concerns, including skill development, progressive discipline and action plans for improvement
Oversee on-campus emergency and critical incident response, including campus “B-List” page-outs and weekly case management meetings with Office of Student Life, NAU PD, and Counseling Services
Serve as University Hearing Officer and Appeal Officer for high-level conduct cases and evictions
Oversee centralized conduct system including database and process management
Develop, administer and evaluate programs, projects and procedures to increase student and staff satisfaction, address student behavioral concerns, and advance positive residential communities
Responsible for the expansion of the Edge Leadership Experience from 20 student facilitators and 100 incoming freshmen participants to 45 student facilitators and 150 student participants
Coordinate Opening Day move-in process including 500+ Welcome Jack student volunteers, way-finding, traffic flow, unloading zones, in-hall check-in procedures, and information dissemination to students and parents
Collaborate with Coordinator Team to generate and implement multiple initiatives including on-line RA application process, staff training lesson plan development, new departmental Community Building Model, RA position stipend, and restructuring of positions
Develop partnerships and work collaboratively with departments including Student Life, Counseling and Testing Center, NAU Police Department, Multicultural Student Center, Admissions, Financial Aid, and Gateway Student Success Center to attain department goals and objectives
Represent department through NAU Orientation information sessions
Co-Instructor
College of Education Counseling, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2012 - 05.2012
The US College Student” Graduate Course, Co-instruct EPS 603, a semester long graduate level course preparing student affairs professionals in looking at research and synthesizing how to use it to inform best practice
Evaluate assignments, including presentations, literature reviews, and research papers
Jazzercise Center Owner
Flagstaff Jazzercise Fitness Center
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2008 - 12.2011
Manage overall operations of franchised business including supervision of instructors, facilities management, and financial management
Oversee the instruction of eighteen weekly classes
Responsible for corporate communication including quality monitoring and monthly income reports
Create and implement strategic plan for recruitment of new customers and instructors
Chair
RA Selection and Recruitment, Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
10.2004 - 05.2010
Developed marketing and recruitment materials, including website design, candidate correspondence, and hiring process of Resident Assistant and Family Resident Assistant staff
Managed successful implementation of fall only process and spring only process
Coordinated interview weekends involving continually increasing candidate pool (150-250), 25 Residence Hall Directors and Graduate Assistants, and 155 Resident Assistants
Trained Residence Hall staff on recruitment, interview, and selection process
Managed Resident Assistant transfer process and Senior Resident Assistant recruitment and selection
Area Coordinator
Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2005 - 10.2009
Managed overall operations of Freshman Connections area consisting of five to six residence halls housing 2730-3,150 students
Directly supervised, trained, and evaluated five to six full-time Residence Hall Directors and indirectly supervised one full-time Assistant Residence Hall Director, two Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Directors and 69-77 Resident Assistants
Managed the successful opening of new suite-style, academically focused freshman building including building warranty management and establishment of community standards
Collaborated with Senior Associate Director, Assistant Director for Hall Staffing, and Coordinator team to develop and implement departmental goals and improve departmental procedures and practices
Established area identity and provide leadership through goal setting and continued staff development, including creation of Freshman Connections First Six Weeks Program and regular area meetings
Collaborated with Coordinator for Learning Communities to maintain and assess academic initiatives including 20 Learning Communities and Honor’s Program
Served as a University Hearing Officer and Appeal Officer for high-level conduct cases
Researched, designed and implemented The Edge Leadership Experience involving 100 incoming freshman students and 22 upper-division student mentors/facilitators partially funded by the 2006-2007 NAU President’s Recruitment and Retention Grant
Assisted Admissions with recruitment efforts including showrooms, Open Houses, and Senior Yield Events
Provided consultation and staff support in response to emergency and student crisis situations
Managed area maintenance and custodial concerns and advocate for facilities improvements
Collaborated with operations to coordinate reapplication efforts including staff shirts, hall tours, and annual housing extravaganza, promoting upper-division housing on campus
Assisted with departmental initiatives including annual Quality of Life survey and Resident Assistant evaluations
Generated proposal for Resident Assistant stipend and creation of Senior Resident Assistant role
Collaborated with departmental task force to develop and implement new Community Building Model
Participated in annual assessments including Freshman Year Coordinating Council assessment of Freshman Connections and Assessment Fair
Promoted and developed student leadership through restructure of area hall councils
Worked collaboratively with departments including Student Life, Counseling and Testing Center, NAU Police Department, Multicultural Student Center, Admissions, New Student Programs, Financial Aid, and Freshman Academic Programs
Organized and presented materials used in Summer Orientation to prepare students for transitioning to residential living
Instructor
Office of Residence, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2001 - 07.2008
Counseling & Student Development in a University Setting”, Assisted in the re-structuring and transition of EPS 404 into eight week long course including curriculum redesign
Co-instructed EPS 404, a semester long three credit hour course preparing students to become effective leaders, using overview of theories, methods, applications, and skills in the area of student development, diversity, social issues, communication, helping skills, confrontation, and programming
Developed and utilized weekly lesson plans, including lecture, discussion, guest speakers, role playing, small group interactions, and field trips
Evaluated assignments, including reflective log books, exams, projects, and student presentations
General Education Faculty, CollegeAmerica
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2004 - 01.2008
Designed curriculum for Psychology of Motivation (PSY 101) and Professional Development and Employment Techniques (PSY 302) courses
Instructed students through 8 week intensive course
Evaluated students based on in-class participation, written assignments, research, and oral presentations
Developed and utilized weekly lesson plans, including, lecture, discussion, field trips and guest speakers
Collaborated with campus staff in designing and implementing retention program
Advisor
Association of University Residence Halls, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
10.2004 - 05.2005
Advised executive team including president, student affairs director, public relations director, national communications coordinator, finance director, and business director
Promoted student leadership through the advisement of general council consisting of representatives from all residence halls
Oversaw management of organizational budget
Participated in weekly executive meetings and weekly one on ones with executive team
Traveled with delegation to annual Inter-Mountain Association of College and University Residence Halls (IACURH) No-Frills conference
Served as liaison to department in regards to students’ issues and ideas
Residence Hall Director, Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2002 - 05.2005
Managed overall operations of upper-division suite-style residence hall housing 650 co-ed students including 12-month students, international students, and Southwest Studies floor
Selected, supervised, trained, and evaluated eleven Resident Assistants
Supervised, trained, and evaluated Graduate Assistant Hall Director
Coordinated operational processes, including occupancy reports, assignments, transfers, consolidation, and paid vacancies sales
Promoted student leadership through advisement of Hall Council and Orientation Team
Supported and enforced university policies through student referral, education, and disciplinary intervention as Hearing Officer for Residence Life and Student Life
Managed all operations of front desk including payroll, selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of one office manager and 20 desk assistants
Managed office supply, programming, duplicating, payroll budgets, staff development funds, and hall council budgets totaling $60,000
Served as liaison to campus offices including Counseling and Testing Center and NAU Police Department
Assumed campus/area on-call responsibilities including response to crisis and emergency situations for campus population of 6000 students
Interim Residence Hall Director
Family Housing, Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2004 - 09.2004
Managed overall operations of family residence hall housing including population specific duties with child supervision, domestic violence, and family programming
Supervised six Resident Assistants and provided staff direction
Coordinated and managed operational processes, including occupancy reports and apartment turnovers
Conference Manager
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
04.2003 - 01.2004
Administered daily operations of adult and youth conference building housing up to 500 conference attendees and 100 12-month students
Selected, supervised, trained, and evaluated one Assistant Conference Manager and four Conference Assistants
Coordinated operational processes including check-ins, check-outs, special needs, and bill generation
Managed all operations of front desk including payroll, staff supervision, and customer service
Assumed on-call responsibilities including response to crisis and emergency situations
Graduate Residence Hall Director
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University, Community Council
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2001 - 07.2002
Managed overall operations of upper-division traditional residence hall housing 175 women and a women’s honor residence hall housing 42 students
Selected, supervised, trained, and evaluated five resident assistants
Coordinated operational processes, including occupancy reports, assignments, transfers, consolidation, and paid vacancies sales
Advised, , Community Coalition, and Orientation Team
Served as University Hearing Officer for Office of Residence Life and Student Life
Managed 24-hour front desk including payroll, selection, training, supervision and evaluation of Office Manager and 12 Desk Assistants
Managed office supply, programming, duplicating, payroll budgets, staff development funds, and Hall Council budgets totaling $49,500
Served as liaison to campus offices including Counseling and Testing Center and NAU Police Department
Assumed on-call responsibilities including response to crisis and emergency situations for campus population of 6000 students
Intern
Four Corners Upward Bound Trio Program, Educational Support Services, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2002 - 05.2002
Assisted in selection process of students applying for Four Corners Upward Bound Math and Science Program based on federal standards and first generation/low income criteria
Recruited students for summer program through campus recruiting trips and counselor sponsorships
Created operations manual for project director, program coordinator, and summer hall director positions
Researched high-needs target schools and assisted in data collection regarding federal guidelines
Assisted in preparing information and writing grant proposal for 2002 renewal grant
Coordinated selection process for 15 Summer Assistants and two Programming Assistants
Residence Hall Director
Trio Programs, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2001 - 07.2001
Managed residence hall housing 135 first generation college bound/low income high school students involved in three academically intensive summer programs
Selected, supervised, trained, and evaluated 15 Summer Assistants and two Programming Assistants, providing staff direction for program planning and implementation
Created, implemented, enforced, and coordinated follow up with students regarding program policies
Served as liaison between residential and academic components of summer programs
Assumed on-call responsibilities including response to crisis and emergency situations
Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Director
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
07.2000 - 05.2001
Assisted with overall management of co-ed hall housing 600 upper-class students
Coordinated operational processes, including occupancy reports, assignments, transfers, consolidation, reapplication, and paid vacancy sales
Assisted with hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of 11 Resident Assistants
Supported and enforced university policies through student referral, education, and disciplinary intervention as Hearing Officer for Office of Residence Life and Student Life
Trained staff on topics including customer service, communication skills, cultural sensitivity, confrontation skills, teambuilding, community development, and residence hall policy
Implemented and advised hall council responsible for organization of hall events and budget allocation
Coordinated 6th annual Gabapalooza, a community-wide program benefiting local charities
Advised student staff in implementation and assessment of inclusive educational, social, and academic programs
Assisted in management of hall budgets
Physical Education Teacher
J.O. Combs Elementary School
Queen Creek, AZ
12.1999 - 05.2000
Taught youth in kindergarten through 8th grade in area of physical education
Planned and implemented units and daily lesson plans
Created a district-wide physical education curriculum
Collaborated with group of middle school teachers to create school-wide curriculum block
Pool Manager
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Apache Junction, AZ
04.1994 - 04.2000
Organized and promoted special aquatic events for youth ages 2-18
Developed positive public relations with personnel and community
Scheduled 20 lifeguards, interviewed prospective employees, and evaluated employee performance
Handled crisis and emergency situations, including trauma and paramedic assistance
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
Apache Junction, AZ
04.1994 - 04.2000
Instructed 30 American Red Cross swimming classes per summer
Coached a swim team of 85 youth for 6 consecutive seasons
Student Teacher
Sechrist Elementary School
Flagstaff, AZ
08.1999 - 12.1999
Worked with cooperating teacher to develop classroom organization, curriculum and provided individualized instruction
Created and implement unit and lesson plans for three separate classrooms plans
Collaborated and implement six week interdisciplinary unit on endangered species, taught at outdoor education camp and facilitated at Flagstaff Junior High All-Star Retreat
Resident Assistant
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
08.1997 - 05.1999
Collaborated with staff of 21 to implement the Freshmen Connections program during inaugural year
Established strong and active community with 60 women through community building efforts
Facilitated hall wide programs for 800 students
Education
Masters of Education with Distinction - Counseling with an Emphasis in Student Affairs
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Spanish
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
12.1999
Skills
Student counseling
Parent and family support
Enrollment management
College readiness
Program development
Crisis intervention
Data analysis
Professional Involvement - National And Regional Involvement
Selected Faculty Member, 2011 AIMHO College, Association of Inter-Mountain Housing Officers
Member, 2007 Conference Host Committee, Association of Inter-Mountain Housing Officers
Committee Chair, 2008 Conference Program Committee, Association of Inter-Mountain Housing Officers
Co-Chair, 2007 Conference Program Committee, Association of Inter-Mountain Housing Officers
Member, 2005-2006 Conference Program Committee, Association of Inter-Mountain Housing Officers
Delegation Advisor, 2005 National Conference, National Association of College and University Residence Halls
Head Swim Coach, Mingus Union High School, Cottonwood, AZ, 08/14, present, Coach a team of 30+ high school swimmers, Collaborate with the City of Cottonwood and the MUHS District regarding facility management, Organize and host in season meets, Coordinate travel and fundraisers, Supervise assistant coaches
Head Swim Coach, Cottonwood Clippers Swim Team, Cottonwood, AZ, 05/15, present, Coached a team of 200+ swimmers age 4-18, Collaborate with the City of Cottonwood regarding facility management, Supervise coaching staff including hiring, training, and on-going mentoring, Organize meets with 500+ participants, Collaborate with Clippers Board to accomplish season goals regarding swimmer development and program oversight
Jazzercise Center Owner, Flagstaff Jazzercise Fitness Center, Flagstaff, AZ, 01/08, 12/11, Manage overall operations of franchised business including supervision of instructors, facilities management, and financial management, Oversee the instruction of eighteen weekly classes, Responsible for corporate communication including quality monitoring and monthly income reports, Create and implement strategic plan for recruitment of new customers and instructors
Pool Manager, Apache Junction Parks and Recreation, Apache Junction, AZ, Summer 1994, Summer 2000, Organized and promoted special aquatic events for youth ages 2-18, Developed positive public relations with personnel and community, Scheduled 20 lifeguards, interviewed prospective employees, and evaluated employee performance, Handled crisis and emergency situations, including trauma and paramedic assistance
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor, Apache Junction Parks and Recreation, Apache Junction, AZ, Summer 1994, Summer 2000, Instructed 30 American Red Cross swimming classes per summer, Coached a swim team of 85 youth for 6 consecutive seasons
Certification
Certified School Counselor - Arizona Department of Education
Timeline
Director of Student Support Services, Coordinator
Mingus Union High School District
07.2018 - Current
Head Swim Coach
Cottonwood Clippers Swim
05.2015 - Current
Head Swim Coach
Mingus Union High School
08.2014 - Current
Mingus Union High School District
10.2012 - 06.2018
Co-Instructor
College of Education Counseling, Northern Arizona University
01.2012 - 05.2012
Associate Director
Staffing, Program, Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
10.2009 - 10.2012
Jazzercise Center Owner
Flagstaff Jazzercise Fitness Center
01.2008 - 12.2011
Area Coordinator
Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
06.2005 - 10.2009
Chair
RA Selection and Recruitment, Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
10.2004 - 05.2010
Advisor
Association of University Residence Halls, Northern Arizona University
10.2004 - 05.2005
General Education Faculty, CollegeAmerica
07.2004 - 01.2008
Interim Residence Hall Director
Family Housing, Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
07.2004 - 09.2004
Conference Manager
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
04.2003 - 01.2004
Residence Hall Director, Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
07.2002 - 05.2005
Intern
Four Corners Upward Bound Trio Program, Educational Support Services, Northern Arizona University
01.2002 - 05.2002
Instructor
Office of Residence, Northern Arizona University
07.2001 - 07.2008
Graduate Residence Hall Director
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University, Community Council
07.2001 - 07.2002
Residence Hall Director
Trio Programs, Northern Arizona University
05.2001 - 07.2001
Graduate Assistant Residence Hall Director
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
07.2000 - 05.2001
Physical Education Teacher
J.O. Combs Elementary School
12.1999 - 05.2000
Student Teacher
Sechrist Elementary School
08.1999 - 12.1999
Resident Assistant
Office of Residence Life, Northern Arizona University
08.1997 - 05.1999
Pool Manager
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
04.1994 - 04.2000
Lifeguard/Water Safety Instructor
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation
04.1994 - 04.2000
Masters of Education with Distinction - Counseling with an Emphasis in Student Affairs
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education with an Emphasis in Spanish
Northern Arizona University
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