Tiffany Gaskin
Clinton,MS
Summary
Experienced Academic Counselor and Disability Support Services Coordinator knowledgeable about academic, career, and technical education. Proficient in providing Disability Support Services to individuals with learning, physical, and many other disabilities as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excel Mentor
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS
01.2022 - Current
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Prepared avariety of different written communications, reports, and documents.
- Collaborating with the Student Success Center to provide academic support for students.
- Weekly follow-up with students for
- Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Counseled students regarding course and program selection, class scheduling and registration and career planning.
- Identified issues that hindered student academic achievement.
Counselor/Disability Support Services Coordinator
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS
04.2017 - Current
- Provide ongoing course advisement and counseling services for all students or potential students in person, by phone, via zoom, or e-mail to assist them in educational planning and progress toward his/her collegiate goal.
- Assist students in the development of articulation, transfer plans, including the evaluation of transcripts.
- Assist in administration of variety of group and individuals tests; local placement, Residual ACT, National ACT, GED, and ACCUPLACER.
- Use interest, ability, personality, and intelligence tests within the parameters of professional and ethical guidelines to assist in the counseling process.
- Selects, administers, and interprets test instruments used in assisting students with making career choices.
- Assist with recruitment and retention for Hinds Community College District.
- Teach orientation courses, career courses, and/or leadership courses as assigned.
- Provide a variety of services, which assist students in career exploration, planning and graduation or educational goal attainment. Disseminate occupational information to students.
- Serve on the Behavior Intervention Team to hear disciplinary cases and rulings.
- Provide written correspondence for students needing or requesting information.
- Prepare follow-up studies of former academic and career-technical students, graduates, and dropouts with the intention of improving services to current students and of continuing services to former students.
- Assist disabled students and special populations students in meeting diverse and special needs.
- Coordinate or assist with orientation, testing, maintaining files via AIM, and placement with Disability Services and Special Populations personnel as assigned.
- Educate instructors on proper etiquette for students with disabilities.
- Staying up-to-date on ADA and other Disability Support Guidelines.
- Transcript and curriculum evaluations for students with disabilities.
- Provide personal counseling (apply the accepted methods of counseling/psychotherapy within the content of the helper-helpee relationship).
- Provide advisement to students who are on probation, suspended, or who are identified as potential probationary students.
- Conduct interviews with students who are completely withdrawing from college and follow-up when appropriate.
- Model expected and appropriate leadership to promote positive interaction with students and families to teaching staff and administrative personnel.
- Build productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Coordinate program referrals for community-based resources.
- Participate in the formation of campus events including Suicide and Domestic Violence Prevention/Awareness.
Adjunct Instructor
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS
07.2010 - 04.2017
- Used lectures, discussions, and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Maintained regular office hours to help students with questions and provide educational support.
- Completed and submitted reports to administration detailing orientation course activities and plans.
- Attended professional development meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Worked closely with the Dean of Students and faculty to develop and implement a general studies or technical curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records for 87 students.
Librarian Technical Assistant
Hinds Community College
Pearl, MS
07.2010 - 04.2017
- Monitored the front desk to maintain a secure and clean environment.
- Processed receipt of new books, audiovisual, and computer software inventory.
- Stayed up to date on references, card catalogs, and automated information systems to teach and educate patrons.
- Handled receipt processing for book, audio-visual, and computer software inventories.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Assisted patrons with computers and provided information on how to log on to the Internet.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Greeted patrons warmly and offered to assist with any issues or requests.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Gained a strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at the circulation desk.
- Educated patrons on the use of reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems.
- Weekly deposits of fines and fees to the business office.
Education
Educational Specialist - Higher Education
Delta State University
Cleveland, MS12.2023
Master of Education - Counseling
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05.2006
Associate of Arts - General Students
Hinds Community College
Jackson, MS12.2002
High School Diploma -
John W. Provine High School
Jackson, MS05.2000
Skills
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Academic advising
- Strong public speaker
- Interpersonal communication
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Needs assessments
- Expertise in crisis intervention techniques
- Suicide and Domestic Violence Prevention/intervention
- Student activities
- Transcript evaluation
- Career and technical curriculum review
- Accommodating students with disabilities
Accomplishments
- Caring Campus 2020
- Recipient of the 2015 Hinds Hero Award
Certification
Hybrid Instructor Training Certification
Timeline
Excel Mentor
Hinds Community College
01.2022 - Current
Counselor/Disability Support Services Coordinator
Hinds Community College
04.2017 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Hinds Community College
07.2010 - 04.2017
Librarian Technical Assistant
Hinds Community College
07.2010 - 04.2017
Educational Specialist - Higher Education
Delta State University
Master of Education - Counseling
Mississippi College
Bachelor of Science - Communicative Disorders
Jackson State University
Associate of Arts - General Students
Hinds Community College
High School Diploma -
John W. Provine High School
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