Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving institutional goals. Extensive knowledge of educational philosophies and practices. Has working knowledge of digital learning management systems Highly effective in providing professional development staff training for faculty, staff and students. With forward thinking approaches, effectively creates relationships building and management.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Diversity Officer / Competition Coordinator
Uintah Basin Technical College
07.2019 - Current
Collaborates with college stakeholders to assess the need for, and recommend training initiatives on cultural competency, gender differences, disability, sexual harassment, and other topics designed to increase awareness and support of equity and inclusion values while maintaining compliance with applicable laws. Leads College in implementing strategic initiatives, including the creation of a culture for equity, diversity, and inclusion, and supports thecollege’s values and strategic goals.
Provides analysis of legislation and regulations related to equity, inclusion, diversity, and Title IX and makes recommendations to leadership on College policy and practice.
Actively engages with USHE colleagues to understand and promote diversity initiatives by participating in group discussions, serving on committees, etc. Advise President of State-Wide diversity efforts.
Actively engages with local community as a UBTech representative to support DEI efforts and student retention.
Organizes and administers DEI and student retention activities for UBTech campuses, and community events.
Developed professional working relationships with faculty and staff members. Leads, implement, manage, and assess a college-wide student retention plan. Implement interventions with students and engage faculty and staff to support student retention.
Coordinator of the College inclusion centers, assist students in enrollment process and provide resources and support to help students complete certificate programs, performs career guidance with students and coordinating with instruction to ensure the success of the student
Creates a tracking system and collects data to initiate reports regarding student retention and completion. Conducts a quarterly survey to all students. Survey is used to determine effectiveness of the support that is provided to students.
Special Education Teacher
Duchesne County School District
08.2009 - 07.2019
Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
Collaborated with other educators to develop instructional strategies.
Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior.
Coordinated regular meetings to share and analyze student performance data and success plans with colleagues and parents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies - Social Sciences/Human Service
Utah State University
Logan, UT
05.2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
College Of Eastern Utah
Price, UT
05.2005
Skills
Cultural Awareness
Excellent Communication
Team building
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Interpersonal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Adaptive Strategies
Group and Individual Instruction
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Timeline
Chief Diversity Officer / Competition Coordinator
Uintah Basin Technical College
07.2019 - Current
Special Education Teacher
Duchesne County School District
08.2009 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Studies - Social Sciences/Human Service
Utah State University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
College Of Eastern Utah
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