Seasoned Student Support Personnel with over 15 years of experience successfully helping students achieve academic, career, and personal goals. Life-long learner and passionate mentor looking to make difference in young adult's lives. Adaptable and flexible to meet individual and institutional needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
South Lyon Community Schools
South Lyon, Michigan
02.2023 - Current
Developed and implemented lesson plans
Record keeping via Skyward and implementing state testing
Collaborated with other educators to develop and enhance instructional strategies
Adapted instruction based on individual needs while keeping within established curricular guidelines.
Established positive relationships with parents and guardians in order to promote student success.
Supported special education teachers by collaborating on IEP goals for identified students.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Individual Proprietor
Matilda Jane Clothing
Fort Wayne, IN
02.2010 - 12.2022
Managed all financial obligations, recording, reporting, purchasing & tracking inventory, LLC salaries, daily customer service, and maintaining state and federal sales taxes
Created and implemented all sales and event business plans
Successfully led over 150 women with their individual businesses
Created and implemented company wide trainings and seminars
Developed promotional materials to advertise products or services.
Student Support Services Counselor
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
07.2003 - 07.2015
Provide academic, career, personal and financial aid counseling to over 200 TRIO program participants
Taught University 101 Courses for all college Freshmen
Taught Career Counseling 101 course- Guided students in determining their interests using a wide range of methods, such as aptitude tests, planning materials, increase interview skills, developing resumes and cover letters, as well occupation research based upon majors
Plan cultural activities and provide accommodations for students with disabilities
Track and monitor students’ academic progress and refer students for tutoring.
Counsel and coordinate appropriate resources for students identified as being at risk or in danger of failing
Provide reports each semester and yearly for internal use and provide Annual Performance Report (APR), along with any other required reports to the Department of Education
Recruit, interview, and guide new participants through Orientation
Plan and implement program events and award nights
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling And Student Services
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
06-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
06-2000
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Universidad De Nebrija
Madrid, Spain
Skills
Teacher Support and Collaboration
Group And Individual Instruction
Individualized Educational Plans
Mentoring Students
Individual Student Assistance
Results-Focused
Positive Attitude
Timeline
Long-Term Substitute Teacher
South Lyon Community Schools
02.2023 - Current
Individual Proprietor
Matilda Jane Clothing
02.2010 - 12.2022
Student Support Services Counselor
Marshall University
07.2003 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Counseling And Student Services
Marshall University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Marshall University
Some College (No Degree) - Spanish
Universidad De Nebrija
Similar Profiles
Kelly LejaKelly Leja
Elementary Teacher at South Lyon Community SchoolsElementary Teacher at South Lyon Community Schools