Jerrelyn Gaines
Hammond,LA
Summary
Motivated Academic Advisor with exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps, course selection and academic planning. Expertise in goal setting and active listening.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
- Contributed to program reviews by gathering data on student outcomes and providing recommendations for improvement.
- Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in higher education advising.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Student Success Coach
North Central Texas College
09.2017 - 12.2021
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Provided ongoing feedback on students'' personal growth and academic achievements, celebrating successes along the way.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening to their concerns and needs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Improved student success rates by implementing personalized coaching strategies and goal-setting techniques.
- Strengthened relationships between faculty advisors and their advisees through collaborative workshops centered around academic planning processes.
First Year Experience Instructor
North Central Texas College
08.2017 - 12.2021
- Mentored new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Education
Master Of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZBachelor Of Science - Business Management
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LASkills
- Career guidance
- Needs Determination
- Individual Coaching
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Academic Support
- Attention to Detail
- Decision-Making
- Knowledge of academic policies
- Strategic Decision-Making
- New Student Orientation
- Career Planning
- Student Development
- Critical Thinking
- Workforce Readiness
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Resource Identification
- Career Event Planning
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service
03.2022 - 03.2023
Student Success Coach
North Central Texas College
09.2017 - 12.2021
First Year Experience Instructor
North Central Texas College
08.2017 - 12.2021
Master Of Arts - Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor Of Science - Business Management
University of New Orleans
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