STEPHANIE OKOLO
HARKER HEIGHTS,TX
Summary
Energetic Career Objective Detail-oriented Chaplain and Adjunct Instructor with 11+ years of hands-on experience employing arange of suitable strategies to foster effective student learning and Soldier development. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing online-class time through learning and integration.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
ICBTMH (Non-Profit)
05.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with external organizations on joint initiatives, maximizing impact through shared resources and expertise.
- Developed innovative programs addressing community needs, leading to improved outcomes for beneficiaries.
- Conducted in-depth research on industry trends to inform strategic planning decisions for long-term success.
- Improved transparency with regular communication to board members, donors, and partners about organizational successes and challenges.
- Built strong community partnerships to support organizational goals and expand outreach efforts.
Adjunct Instructor
University Of The People
11.2019 - Current
- Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
- Organized, prepared and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- 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.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Taught undergraduate classes in business operations, business procedures and application of computer technologies.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Experienced with Canvas LMS, Blackboard, Moodle, TalentLMS, Open LMS, Schoology, Brightspace, Google Classroom, SAP Litmos, Perason ECollege, SAKAI, LORE, MYEDU, GOINGON.COM, Instructure Canvas, and Cornerstone learning.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Chaplain
United States Army Officer
08.2013 - Current
- Resolved crisis and emotional issues through empathy, support, prayer and scripture.
- Facilitated post-death bereavement process for families, including referrals to variety of educational and support groups, individual counseling and crisis response resources.
- Counseled and provided care to patients with life-threatening illnesses to help families respond effectively to approaching death of loved one.
- Supplied spiritual care for diverse religious needs of soldiers, family and staff such as grief and bereavement support.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to obtain pertinent information regarding patient's condition, family dynamics and health care teams' understanding of need for spiritual care.
- Organized and spearheaded community outreach programs, including shadowing and mentor programs focused on helping middle school students plan for college or vocational education opportunities and participate in local civic processes.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Met with individuals, discussed issues compassionately and determined appropriate type of involvement to meet spiritual needs.
- Provided spiritual care through visitation, and counseling.
- Applied knowledge regarding crisis interventions to assist in emergency situations.
- Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
- Worked with stewardship to promote responsible biblical stewardship.
Computer Analyst
U.S Army
08.2010 - 08.2013
- Responded to support requests from end users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks.
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed.
- Executed technology implementation projects, minimizing downtimes and business disruptions.
- Decommissioned outdated equipment, referring devices to appropriate recyclers or disposal personnel.
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components.
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff.
- Backed up company data on regular basis, successfully recovering critical information after malware attacks.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding.
- Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
- Trained and developed workers' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Emphasized web etiquette and practical applications of technology for professional use.
- Exceptional computer skills using Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications and Adobe Connect.
Recreation Specialist
Department of Defense/ Morale and Welfare Recreation
01.2008 - 05.2010
- Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
- Coordinated safety planning and implementation.
- Performed program financial administration, reporting and documentation functions.
- Managed timesheets for recreation attendants, instructors and coaches to provide prompt payment.
- Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of recreation center.
- Worked as a Red Cross instructor with the Moral and Welfare Recreation which is under the US Army to teach military service members and staff of MWR the following; conducted classes with the use of visual aid technology and PowerPoint presentation.
- Developed and conducted training programs for soldiers in Fort Hood and staff of Morale and Welfare Recreation.
- Conducted practical and hands-on skills training used training aids such as manikins, AEDs, other Basic Life Support (BLS) equipment.
- Monitored and recorded daily class attendance and grades within the established procedures, administered examinations based upon stated course objectives.
- Provided feedback to the Director of Health services regarded the course curriculum, student enrollments and classroom issues.
Education
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX08.2025
Master of Arts - Jurisprudence-Health Policy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA04.2024
Ph.D - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Arizona City, AZ04.2022
Doctor of Ministry - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA11.2020
Certificate: Leadership Principles -
Harvard Business School
12.2019
MBA - Business Administration
University of The People
Pasadena, CA09.2019
Doctor Of Divinity - Religion
North Central Theological Seminary
Minnesota City, MN06.2019
Master of Arts - Human Services/Marriage and Family Counseling
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09.2018
Master Of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
North Central Theological Seminary
Minnesota City, MN05.2017
Master of Arts - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA09.2013
Master of Science - Computer and Information Systems
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Killeen, TX05.2011
Skills
- Individualized support
- Online Teaching
- Counseling
- Instructor
- Leadership
- Research and Analysis
- Suicide and crisis intervention
- Cultural Awareness
- Solution-focused techniques
- Psychological Testing
- Crisis Management
- Couples counseling
- Coping skills development
- Behavior Support Plans
- Daily living skill development
Affiliations
- Association for Cognitive Behavioral Therapies (ACBT)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Zeta Phi Beta Inc
- American Association for Christian Counselors (AACC)
- National Association for Forensic Counselors (NAFC)
- International Society for the Study of Behavioral Addiction (ISSBA)
- Rotary International (Heights Chapter)
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT)
Certification
Certified Mental Health Coach (CMHC)
Clinical Pastoral Addiction Counselor (CPAC)
Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (C-CDVC)
Clinically Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-CSAS)
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (C-CBT)
Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor (C-CFC)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
Certified Mental Health Coach (CMHC-AACC)
Trainings
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
Sand Tray therapy
Play Therapy (APT)
Milan and MRI Therapy
Structural Therapy
Strategic Therapy
Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy (STST)
Timeline
Director
ICBTMH (Non-Profit)
05.2023 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University Of The People
11.2019 - Current
Chaplain
United States Army Officer
08.2013 - Current
Computer Analyst
U.S Army
08.2010 - 08.2013
Recreation Specialist
Department of Defense/ Morale and Welfare Recreation
01.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Master of Arts - Jurisprudence-Health Policy
Liberty University
Ph.D - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Ministry - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Certificate: Leadership Principles -
Harvard Business School
MBA - Business Administration
University of The People
Doctor Of Divinity - Religion
North Central Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Human Services/Marriage and Family Counseling
Liberty University
Master Of Arts - Pastoral Counseling
North Central Theological Seminary
Master of Arts - Chaplaincy
Liberty University
Master of Science - Computer and Information Systems
Texas A&M University - Central Texas
Certified Mental Health Coach (CMHC)
Clinical Pastoral Addiction Counselor (CPAC)
Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (C-CDVC)
Clinically Certified Sexual Addiction Specialist (C-CSAS)
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (C-CBT)
Clinically Certified Forensic Counselor (C-CFC)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
Certified Mental Health Coach (CMHC-AACC)
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