KESHIA SHELBY
Austin
Summary
Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Specialist III/Tutor Coordinator
University of Texas at Austin
10.2022 - 05.2025
- Developed, coordinated and implemented individualized academic support plans for identified student-athletes, including the assessment and evaluation of individual student-athletes to identify learning needs and additional academic support
- Conducted one-on-one and/or group academic meetings with assigned caseload of student-athletes emphasizing teaching and learning strategies while addressing academic concerns as needed
- Provided individualized instruction in areas requiring academic enhancement and development (i.e. Reading comprehension, writing, study skills).
- Collaborated with Academic Coordinators on course and major selection based on strengths, weaknesses, and identified goals
- Collaborated with other Learning Specialists on a weekly basis to continually evaluate and grow Learning Support Services for all student-athletes
- Monitored required study hall for assigned caseload of student-athletes
- Maintain student-athlete files and records while collecting necessary data and documenting interactions with student-athletes
- Scheduled requested tutorial support for all student-athletes
Assistant Athletic Director
Mississippi Valley State University
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Responsible for promoting the academic success and retention of 278 student-athletes.
- Monitored academic progress to ensure eligibility and graduation
- Assisted with continuing eligibility certification of student-athletes for institution, conference and NCAA
- Developed and implemented a classification system to identify at-risk student-athletes
- Mentored and provided academic support for at-risk student-athletes
- Performed academic presentations for recruitment of prospective student-athletes and their parents
- Met with coaches and professors weekly regarding student-athletes academic progress and prospective student-athletes
- Assisted with student-athlete development programming
- Served as advisor for Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)
- Served as sport administrator for football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball
- Served on the university APR Task Force
- Public historically black college in the historic Mississippi Delta
Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance
Lane College
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Monitored all student-athlete eligibility and financial aid to ensure compliance with all NCAA, Conference, and Institutional rules and regulations
- Maintained and responsible for overseeing all S-A information files including, but not limited to National Letter of Intent, Grant-in-Aids, NCAA and Conference eligibility lists, student-athlete biographical information, required permission forms (NCAA, drug testing, etc.), academic records and recruiting records
- Served as liaison between the Athletics Department and the offices of the Admissions, Registrar, and Financial Aid
- Planned, developed, and implemented programs of in-service training, staff development, and rules-education for institutional administrators, athletics staff, coaches, student-athletes, and boosters
- Coordinated all routine compliance requests through the conference and/or NCAA offices
- Coordinated the timely development and appropriate approvals of all required reports/documents including data collection when needed
- Ensured the President, Director of Athletics, and Faculty Athletics Representative were current with all matters relative to the institution’s compliance with conference and NCAA rules and regulations
- Investigated all possible alleged violations. Responsible for reporting all secondary violations
- Communicated with the President, Director of Athletics, and Faculty Athletics Representative all compliance concerns including alleged Level I and II violations
- Private Historically black college associated with the Christian Methodist Episcopal church.
Athletic Academic Coordinator (Grant Funded)
Grambling State University
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored and evaluated academic support programs of athletes
- Assisted with on-campus recruiting and orientation presentations
- Conducted academic advisement, class scheduling, and registration for at least 250 student-athletes
- Served on compliance certification team to ensure student-athletes are eligible for competition
- Coordinated, scheduled, and sourced academic tutors for student-athletes
- Communicated regularly with the Assistant Director of Athletics for Academic and Compliance, and coaches regarding academics and eligibility status of assigned student-athletes
- Worked with campus resources to design and implement a thorough academic support network at-risk student athletes
- Work collaboratively with university resources to obtain qualified tutors for study hall and for individuals or small groups as needed
- Evaluated transcripts of prospective student-athletes according to NCAA compliance regulations
- Supervised the athletic department study hall and design the individual sport study sessions
- Historically Black College in north Louisiana and member of the University of Louisiana System, Grambling State University has been accredited by 13 accrediting associations and holds accreditations in all programs required by the Louisiana Board of Regents.
Athletic Academic and Compliance Volunteer
Jackson State University
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Worked with campus resources to design and implement a thorough academic support network at-risk student athletes
- Work collaboratively with university resources to obtain qualified tutors for study hall and for individuals or small groups as needed
- Evaluated transcripts of prospective student-athletes according to NCAA compliance regulations
- Supervised the athletic department study hall and design the individual sport study sessions
- Public historically black college in Jackson, MS. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United and States and the fourth largest university in Mississippi.
Transition Counselor, Project M.O.S.T
Southwest Tennessee Community College
09.2017 - 04.2018
- Provided academic and career counseling to100 students, including men’s basketball student-athletes to increase retention and graduation
- Established effective relationships through required meetings and counseling sessions
- Communicated with men’s basketball coaches, instructors, academic advisors, Academic Support Services, Financial Aid, Disability Services, and other internal programs and external agencies to provide participants with needed support and evaluation.
- Developed actionable plans that maximized use of college resources to ensure timely graduation for at-risk students.
- Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Southwest offers 100-plus programs of study that lead to multiple university transfer and career associate degrees, and at least 23 technical certificates.
Athletic Academic Mentor
Alcorn State University
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked with student-athletes on how to manage time, academics and study strategies for 18 sports teams
- Assisted staff with academic advising responsibilities
- Supported coaching staff with initial eligibility evaluations
- Maintained accurate records of academic performance.
- Provided support to athletic certification and compliance personnel
- Assisted with planning and conducting programming activities.
- Evaluated transcripts of prospective student-athletes and transfers
- Founded in 1871 and the first black land grant college established in the United States.
Sports Information Game Day Volunteer
Prairie View A&M University
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Assisted the Sports Director with game day activities including pre-game coordination and set-up.
- Input and updated basic event information on digital platforms including dates, times, opponents, media, ticket and promotional information
- Arranged credentials for media to attend home events
- Coordinated and communications operations to game day staff in press areas
- One of Texas’s two land-grant universities and the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state.
Student Success Advisor
Lone Star College
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided support, information, education and advice to students to enable them to successfully engage with university life and study, access relevant services, achieve academic and personal goals, complete their studies and transition to employment
- Served on hiring committees for student employment
- Responded to student inquiries regarding academic appeals, student orientations, probation, and various curriculum issues and concerns
- A public community college system serving the northern portions of the Greater Houston, Texas, area.
Administrative Office Manager
Jackson Public School District
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Performed a wide variety of administrative, including word processing, proof reading, filing, recording information, and processing and distribution of all correspondence, much of which is of a confidential nature.
- Maintained campus payroll including transmittals, time cards, substitute cards, overtime, extended leave time forms, vacation leave, absence records and paycheck distribution.
- Monitored, updated, and maintained appropriate records and documents related to school budget including activity funds, ledger, inventory supplies, and budget reconciliations
- Maintained a database to support campus needs with respect to all elementary school staff and personnel data
- Exercised diplomacy in answering questions and resolving situations involving students, parents, volunteers, public, site staff and district personnel through knowledge of school policies and general district rules and regulations.
- A public school district serving the majority of Jackson, the state capital and largest city in the state of Mississippi.
Elementary Reading Instructor
South Delta School District
01.2001 - 12.2006
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student.
- Evaluated students’ academic and social growth and prepared progress reports & report cards.
- Identified student needs and cooperated with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students.
- Served as a role model for promoting effective instruction and professionalism
- Communicated with parents through conferences and other means to discuss students’ progress.
Education
Master of Science - Sports Administration/Human Resources
Belhaven University
Jackson, Mississippi, MS05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MSSkills
- Reporting requirements
- Blended learning strategies
- Classroom management
- Teacher assistance
Coaching and mentoring
Educational assistance
Organizational change
Student engagement
Student records management
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Attention to detail
Organizational skills
Timeline
Learning Specialist III/Tutor Coordinator
University of Texas at Austin
10.2022 - 05.2025
Assistant Athletic Director
Mississippi Valley State University
09.2021 - 02.2022
Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance
Lane College
08.2019 - 08.2021
Athletic Academic Coordinator (Grant Funded)
Grambling State University
08.2018 - 06.2019
Athletic Academic and Compliance Volunteer
Jackson State University
05.2018 - 08.2018
Transition Counselor, Project M.O.S.T
Southwest Tennessee Community College
09.2017 - 04.2018
Athletic Academic Mentor
Alcorn State University
01.2016 - 06.2017
Sports Information Game Day Volunteer
Prairie View A&M University
01.2015 - 12.2016
Student Success Advisor
Lone Star College
01.2014 - 12.2015
Administrative Office Manager
Jackson Public School District
01.2007 - 12.2013
Elementary Reading Instructor
South Delta School District
01.2001 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Sports Administration/Human Resources
Belhaven University
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Alcorn State University