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Jan Weeks

Tuscumbia,Alabama

Summary

Hard-working professional with 13.5+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of curriculum development, classroom management, and education administration. Aiming to leverage skills to successfully fill the Fulltime Academic Advisor role at Northwest-Shoals Community College. Caring Academic Advisor with a 3years + background serving as a Academic Advisor. Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques, procedures, and plans. Skilled in establishing trust and influence in students. In-depth knowledge of all academic majors and requirements. Motivational and positive Academic Advisor with success effectively instructing Upward Bound students to succeed in college educational programs using proven teaching methods. Advises incoming freshman and upperclassmen in decisions on class registration, achievement and career goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, AL
02.2017 - Current
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites at 100%.
  • Reviewed student files to meet deadlines for completing various graduation requirements.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for 60 + students on reoccurring basis to maintain education
  • Maintained accurate confidential participant files to meet state and federal guidelines
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities
  • Educated students on course selection to align with career goals
  • Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs
  • Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
  • Completed all paperwork, recognizing any discrepancies and addressing them in a timely fashion
  • Worked closely with upward bound staff to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • 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
  • Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs
  • Reviewed transcripts to verify students met graduation or college entrance requirements and wrote letters of recommendation
  • Conducted seminars, workshops, and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Kelly Services
Florence, AL
08.2010 - 02.2017
  • Perform class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping for 32 students.
  • Established classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies

Missouri Deaf School
Fulton, MO
08.2007 - 06.2010

Taught American Sign at deaf school

  • Interpreted voice-to-sign and sign-to-voice modes to accurately convey thought, intent and spirit of speakers.
  • Used and operated various assistive devices for 35 deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.
  • Maintained message content, tone and emotion as closely as possible.
  • Supported 35 student's education by accompanying American Sign Language to deaf individuals in classes, study sessions and assemblies to translate instruction, conversation and documents.
  • Attended training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
  • Completed IEP's to ensure compliance with relevant state regulations
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield at all times
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule
  • Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
  • Worked closely with staff to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects
  • Worked with parents to understand needs and provide excellent service
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed

Education

BS - Education

ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY, SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
05.2014

AAS - Electronics Equipment Installation And Repair

Northwest-Shoals Community College
Muscle Shoals, Al.
05.2002

Skills

  • Sign Language
  • Word, excel, all office machines
  • Sign Language
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Curriculum requirements expertise
  • Course planning and organization
  • Career counseling
  • Academic majors mastery
  • Academic counseling
  • Career planning
  • Individualized education programs

Certification

FCC licenseComptia certification

Timeline

ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Northwest-Shoals Community College
02.2017 - Current

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Kelly Services
08.2010 - 02.2017

Missouri Deaf School
08.2007 - 06.2010

BS - Education

ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY, SHOALS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

AAS - Electronics Equipment Installation And Repair

Northwest-Shoals Community College
FCC licenseComptia certification
Jan Weeks