Sheri Yech
Wilkes Barre,PA
Summary
Motivated learning specialist implements and maintains education services as a trusted resource to students, peer tutors, faculty and administration. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions and analyzes data to drive academic achievement. Successful at guiding students through course registration steps and academic planning.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academic Skills Center
King's College
01.2006 - Current
- Provided support and guidance to more than 150 students per semester experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Coordinated follow up and outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students and those with disabilities.
- Implemented student success strategies and development of study skills.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence for more than 200 students per semester.
- Evaluated 50+ files for diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
- Coached and mentored 60+ peer tutors on successful teaching strategies and time management each year.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Worked with mid-size management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
Part-time College Faculty
King's College
01.2006 - 05.2012
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process for more than 60 students per semester.
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
- Observed 40+ student teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
Education
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
King's College
Wilkes-barre, PA12.2004
Master of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PA12.1994
Skills
- Strategic Decision Making and Problem Resolution
- Customer Service to families and students
- Providing At-Risk Student Intervention
- Writing/Maintaining Institutional Policies
- Administration Required Reporting
- Proficient and Caring Staff Management
- Expert in Assessing Student Needs
Affiliations
Member of the College Reading and Learning Association- current
Board Member of Step by Step,, Inc. Non-profit- former
Accomplishments
All College Administration Award 2016
Achievement Plus Service Award- 2017
Timeline
Director of Academic Skills Center
King's College
01.2006 - Current
Part-time College Faculty
King's College
01.2006 - 05.2012
Master of Science - Reading Specialist
King's College
Master of Science - Elementary And Special Education
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
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