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Jennifer Cannon

Education/Academic Advisor
Wake Village,TX

Summary

Educational professional with 5+years of experience within the public school system and higher education. Exceptional expertise in academic advising and college and career planning. Skilled in establishing trust and influence with students. Passionate about student guidance and success. Motivated to communicate with clarity, knowledge and respect. Believe in going the extra mile to help students achieve their academic and life goals.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
3993
3993
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Academic Advisor

Texas High School
Texarkana, TX
8 2021 - Current
  • Academic Advising (High School Students)
  • Data Entry
  • Student/Parent Meetings/discuss course selection, graduation requirements, credits, etc
  • Course selection assistance
  • Recommendations
  • FAFSA application assistance
  • Assist in motivating and encouraging students to complete studies
  • Create schedules for 300+ students
  • Google Applications (Sheets, Forms, Classroom, Drive, etc.)
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Exceptional interpersonal/communication/organizational Skills
  • Problem solving/critical thinking
  • Review of academic histories
  • Outlines an academic plan (in writing) in conjunction with the district's guidance program plan with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Assist College and Career readiness department/provide career counseling
  • Google Meet
  • Test Proctor (ACT, AP, PSAT)
  • TEAMS platform
  • Course Scheduling

Adult Education Instructor

Texarkana College
Texarkana, Texas
08.2022 - Current
  • Math Instructor (night shift)
  • Align coursework with testing material
  • Lesson plans (TABE and TSI study materials)
  • Technology
  • Professional development
  • Problem-solving and decision making
  • Test taking skills
  • Effective communication skills

Coordinator TRIO Student Support Services

Texas A&M University Texarkana
Texarkana, Texas
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Advising
  • Assist in supervision of academic coaches
  • Register students for online tutoring
  • Course selection assistance
  • Career Development
  • FAFSA application assistance
  • Financial/Economic literacy education
  • Scholarship information/assistance
  • Information & assistance for enrollment in a 4 year college
  • Advisor of TRIO Student Success Club (past)
  • Workshop/Cultural event planning (virtual and face to face)
  • Material preparation for workshops
  • Mid-term grade checks
  • Student Support
  • Occasional Travel (professional development)
  • Microsoft Office experience (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Google docs
  • Zoom/Microsoft Teams virtual platforms
  • DocuSign
  • Workday
  • Priority Registration
  • FACE Committee (Facilitating Accessibility and Care for Everyone)
  • Banner, Canva, Web Focus, and Astra software
  • Blackboard educational system software experience

Adjunct Professor

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Texarkana, Arkansas
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Oral and written communication
  • College Life Skills course
  • Blackboard (grading, posting assignments, attendance, student questions)
  • Instruct individuals in a classroom setting
  • Classroom management
  • Create classroom environment
  • Prepares lessons/assignments/test for conducive learning
  • Student support
  • Student assessment (performance)
  • One-on-One meetings with students
  • Maintained student registration and attendance
  • Pinning ceremony

TRIO SSS Educational Specialist

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Supervised Tutors (Texarkana College)
  • Scheduling system for tutors
  • Served on an interview committee for future TRIO employees and tutors
  • Course Selection Assistance
  • FAFSA Application Assistance
  • Financial/Economic Literacy Education
  • Scholarship Information/Assistance
  • Supplemental Grant Aid (processing, application scoring, data entry (Excel))
  • Information & Assistance for Enrollment in a 4-year college
  • Established TRIO Student Success Club on Texarkana campus
  • Advisor for the TRIO Student Success Club
  • Initial planner for TRIO summer trip
  • Basic accounting skills (budget, receipts, deposits)
  • Planned a cultural/social event

Paraprofessional

LEISD
08.2016 - 12.2017
  • Behavioral documentation
  • Assist students in transition process to main campus
  • Assist students with behavioral challenges
  • Motivate, encourage, and guide students towards success
  • Responsible for independent classroom
  • Assist students with assignments in given subject areas
  • Computer (Skyward)/copier
  • AESOP

Educational Aide/Content Mastery Aide

PGISD
09.2015 - 08.2016
  • Assist teachers in classrooms (inclusion aide)
  • Assist students in content mastery (Geometry, Intro to Physics, Chemistry, and can assist with Biology)

Registered Dental Assistant

Smiles of Arkansas
07.2013 - 09.2015
  • Customer service
  • Assist dentist in treatment cases
  • Sterilization
  • Stocking
  • Ordering supplies
  • Front desk duties
  • Charting
  • Patient services

Registered Dental Assistant

Lippian Family Dentistry
04.2007 - 04.2013
  • Team leader
  • Office manager duties
  • Insurance
  • Multiple front desk duties
  • Telephone
  • Scheduling
  • Filing
  • Customer Service
  • Deposits
  • Lab work
  • Cleaning
  • Prepared operatory for dental appointments
  • Assisted both doctors in cases
  • Constructed temporaries for crown cases
  • Alginate impressions
  • CPR certified
  • Instrument assembling
  • Constructed bleach trays and niteguards
  • Order supplies
  • Patient services

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

LIBERTY-EYLAU HS
Texarkana, TX
05.2024 - 05.1997

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

TEXARKANA COLLEGE
Texarkana, TX

BACHELORS OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES - undefined

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA

MASTERS OF SCIENCE - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

Skills

Tutor Supervisor

Financial Literacy Workshops

Adult Education Instructor

Adjunct Professor

Community Event Planner

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational

Sales

Leadership

Independent work

Technology proficiency

Volunteer management

Event preparation

Ability to meet deadlines

Webpage design

Minutes taking

Computer/typing

Community Service

  • SE/SW Regional Director of 50KSOULS, Inc., Assist low-income communities/families, 2016 to 2024
  • Texarkana Sunrise Rotary Club Member, 07/20 to 07/23
  • Secretary of the Texarkana Sunrise Rotary Club, 07/20 to 07/22
  • President Elect for the Texarkana Sunrise Rotary Club, 22-23
  • Lead Volunteer/Sponsoring Organization (East Texas Mobile Pantry-Bowie County), 11/20 to 05/23

Membershipscertificatesofficesawards

  • CPR Certification/Registered Dental Assistant (Texas), 2007 to 2017
  • Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs Member, 2018 to 2021
  • Arkansas Association of Student Assistance Programs Member, 2018 to 2019
  • Texas TRIO, 2019 to 2021
  • Past National Tutoring Association member
  • Academic Coaching I/II Certificates (National Tutoring Association), 2018
  • Certificate in Recognition from The National Society of Leadership and Success, "Excellence in Service to Student Award"
  • 3 Wadley Winner Awards, For exceeding the expectations of my job
  • Received the Presidential Scholarship, Texas A&M University Texarkana
  • Teacher's Aide experience
  • Christian Evangelist

Timeline

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

LIBERTY-EYLAU HS
05.2024 - 05.1997

Adult Education Instructor

Texarkana College
08.2022 - Current

Coordinator TRIO Student Support Services

Texas A&M University Texarkana
02.2019 - 08.2021

Adjunct Professor

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
01.2019 - 05.2019

TRIO SSS Educational Specialist

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
01.2018 - 02.2019

Paraprofessional

LEISD
08.2016 - 12.2017

Educational Aide/Content Mastery Aide

PGISD
09.2015 - 08.2016

Registered Dental Assistant

Smiles of Arkansas
07.2013 - 09.2015

Registered Dental Assistant

Lippian Family Dentistry
04.2007 - 04.2013

BACHELORS OF APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES - undefined

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY TEXARKANA

Academic Advisor

Texas High School
8 2021 - Current

ASSOCIATES OF ARTS - PRE-PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

TEXARKANA COLLEGE

MASTERS OF SCIENCE - INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

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