Kimberley Hardy

• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
• Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
• Worked closely with colleagues to develop and implement Sociology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
• Collaborated with faculty members in designing Sociology curriculum for departmental courses.
• Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
• Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
• Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
• Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
• Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.

• Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
• Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
• Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
• Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
• Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
• Discussed student success strategies and development of study skills.
• Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.

• Conducted assessments of referrals for appropriate admission criteria and followed up with each.
• Worked with other departments to coordinate education across variety of teams and personalities.
• Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
• Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
• Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
• Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems.
• Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
• Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
• Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
• Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.

• Provided financial aid counseling to enrolled and prospective students.
• Reviewed initial financial aid applications for accuracy and compliance with reporting standards.
• Designed financial aid reward packages, aligning contents with individuals' monetary and logistical needs.
• Communicated with prospective students to illustrate available financial aid opportunities.
• Represented financial aid office at group meetings with high school students and parents.
• Authored presentations and documentation for distribution to current and prospective students.
• Reviewed financial aid appeals, issuing secondary and final judgments on award packages.
• Led outreach programs, informing prospective students of available financial aid programs.
• Processed unique financial aid profiles for undergrad and post-grad applications.
• Collaborated with community-based organizations to increase economic diversity of applicant pools.
• Counseled students and parents about financial aid options and program details.
• Helped individuals complete physical and electronic paperwork such as FAFSA.
• Presented financial aid workshops to help groups of students and parents navigate process.
• Monitored financial aid award notices.
• Obtained copies of applicants' credit histories and reviewed paperwork to determine feasibility of granting loans.
• Handled customer complaints with relative ease by conducting research, listening carefully and taking appropriate action.
• Explained very technical financial information to applicants in easy to understand language.
• Assisted clients with improving financial health by counseling on issues such as excessive spending and borrowing.

Created the first Student Employee Handbook for the University of Colorado at Denver