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Sami Talsma

Colby,KS

Summary

Dynamic business instructor with a proven track record at Colby Community College, enhancing student engagement and mastering course development. Skilled in adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Instructor

Colby Community College
08.2016 - Current
  • Courses Taught: Business Finance, Personal Finance, Accounting Fundamentals, Principles of Management, Marketing, Management of Small Business, Retail Management, Human Resource Management, QuickBooks, Leading Organizational Change, Principles of Leadership, Effective Time Management, Seminar in Business, Business Communications, Principles of Selling

Substitute Teacher

Colby Public Schools
04.2016 - 07.2016

Faculty Development Specialist, Admissions Counselor

Colby Community College
08.2011 - 03.2016
  • Recruit and advise students, International Student Designated School Official, data entry, processing, and analyzing of student data, professional development, course development, grant documentation, scheduling, program development, social media management, community enrichment

Office Manager

CR Construction
06.2011 - 08.2011
  • Payroll, invoicing, billing, insurance, purchasing

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Northcentral University
08.2016

Bachelor of Science - Business Education

Fort Hays State University
07.2014

Associates of Applied Science - Business and Management

Colby Community College
12.2010

Skills

  • Negotiation Techniques
  • Operations Management
  • Leadership training
  • Business Analysis
  • Online Teaching
  • Academic advising
  • Professional Networking
  • Problem-Solving
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Innovation management
  • Learning Management Systems
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Course preparation
  • Self Motivation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Goal Setting
  • Professionalism
  • Public Speaking

Timeline

Business Instructor

Colby Community College
08.2016 - Current

Substitute Teacher

Colby Public Schools
04.2016 - 07.2016

Faculty Development Specialist, Admissions Counselor

Colby Community College
08.2011 - 03.2016

Office Manager

CR Construction
06.2011 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Business Education

Fort Hays State University

Associates of Applied Science - Business and Management

Colby Community College

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Northcentral University
Sami Talsma