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Rebecca Sims

Professor
Downey,CA

Summary

Student-centered Professor with expertise in Psychology (all sub-disciplines), Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Psychology. Offers 29+-years background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals. Demonstrated knowledge of standard psychological assessment instruments of personality and intellectual functions.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Professor, Psychology, and Sociology

Bakersfield College
Bakersfield, CA
08.2016 - Current
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Advised on sociological principles, assisting with social policy development and addressing social issues.

Professor of Psychology, and Counseling

Coast Community College District
Costa Mesa, CA
08.2006 - Current
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
  • Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.

Professor, Psychology, and Criminal Justice

Argosy University
Los Angeles, CA
01.2007 - 05.2018
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.

Psychological Assistant

Twin Palms Recovery Center
La Puente, CA
02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
  • Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
  • Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
  • Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Applied Forensic Psychological knowledge to interpret testing and observation results.
  • Presented implementation guides to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques to build rapport and guide discussion with patients.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Led psychoeducational classes, workshops and seminars.

Psychological Assistant

Casa De La Familia
Santa Ana, CA
08.2013 - 03.2015
  • Conducted patient observations by monitoring behavior and documented physical health, family history and medications in mental health assessment reports.
  • Disseminated reports and briefings for program management and to drive patient care improvements.
  • Cooperated with other practitioners to conduct research, devise improvements and discuss treatment innovations.
  • Implemented sound, peer-reviewed methodologies and interventions to foster psychological health.
  • Trained future psychologists on best practices, counseling techniques, assessment and consultation.
  • Presented implementation guides to clinicians outlining interventions focused on various specific issues.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Identified psychological, emotional or behavioral issues and diagnosed disorders using information obtained from evaluation techniques.
  • Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
  • Interacted with clients to assist in gaining insight, defining goals and planning action to achieve effective personal development and adjustment.
  • Conducted psychological evaluations for the courts, child protective services and other public agencies.

Director, DSPS

Golden West College
Huntington Beach, CA
04.2000 - 12.2010
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
  • developed state reports
  • Developed project budgets and managed production costs
  • addressed legal compliance issues on campus

Education

Psy.D. - Forensic Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
01.2011 - 12.2016

Master of Arts - Guidance Counseling

Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
08.2004 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - O.S.

California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01.2002 - 12.2003

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Golden West College
Huntington Beach
08.2000 - 12.2003

Skills

    Data Collection

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Accomplishments

    Orange County Faculty of the Year nominee (2022)

    Orange Coast College first Latina Faculty of the Year (2022)

    Clinician of the Year (2017)

    Employee of the Year (2014)

    Manager of the Year (2005)

    Developed curriculum for marginal student population

    Coach doctoral students on dissertations




Affiliations

American Psychological Association member

CAPED member

CSULB Alumni Assoc.

LMU Alumni Assoc.

Psychology Today member

Additional Information

I am an immigrant, first generation student, and the only one in my family to obtain a college degree. I am proud of my roots, and volunteer my time to support student success. I value education and understand the needs of marginalized students.

Certification

Certified [Domestic Violence] - [Current]

Interests

Outdoors

Art Therapy

Running & hiking

Timeline

Professor, Psychology, and Sociology

Bakersfield College
08.2016 - Current

Psychological Assistant

Twin Palms Recovery Center
02.2015 - 08.2017

Psychological Assistant

Casa De La Familia
08.2013 - 03.2015

Psy.D. - Forensic Clinical Psychology

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
01.2011 - 12.2016

Professor, Psychology, and Criminal Justice

Argosy University
01.2007 - 05.2018

Professor of Psychology, and Counseling

Coast Community College District
08.2006 - Current

Master of Arts - Guidance Counseling

Loyola Marymount University
08.2004 - 06.2006

Bachelor of Science - O.S.

California State University - Long Beach
01.2002 - 12.2003

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Golden West College
08.2000 - 12.2003

Director, DSPS

Golden West College
04.2000 - 12.2010

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