Traci Grant
Seattle,WA
Summary
Strong leader who is passionate about developing people and removing barriers so students can thrive. Understanding academic advisor with a passion for student success. Clear ability to analyze data and research to establish best practices for helping first generation and other under-represented student populations succeed in higher education. Demonstrated ability to work independently; balance multiple, complex priorities; and balance a budget. Gifted at identifying at-risk student scenarios and finding ways to alleviate burdens and reduce risk factors that are inhibiting student success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academic Success and Advising
Northwest University
01.2017 - Current
- Supervise traditional, undergraduate advising department
- Research and implement best practices for advising, academic success interventions, and retention strategies
- Successfully manage $50,000 annual budget
- Provide academic accommodations for students in every program, including Ph.D., online, adult, and undergraduate
- Lead multi-departmental Student Care Committee to identify students in need of academic, social, mental health, and other supports to help them remain successful in their academic pursuits
- Teach academic skills class to students admitted to the university on probation
- Develop curriculum and teach course on Grit
- Encourage students to develop four-year plan and assist in planning and individual program of study for next term
- Review student grade reports each semester to determine probation or suspension based on academic regulations of university
- Conduct internal research on the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on student engagement
- Present students with information and resources to promote academic progress and empower students to take responsibility for academic success.
Nursing Advising Specialist
Northwest University
07.2014 - 01.2017
- Monitored students’ academic progress, mental health and sociability through ongoing individual assessments
- Encouraged students to carefully consider career options and related academic decisions based on personal strengths and goals
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs
- Advised and supported nursing students through the testing and admission process
- Served as a student advocate and liaison between Advising, Disability Services, and faculty.
Adjunct Professor
Northwest University
09.2008 - 01.2017
- Developed and adjusted course syllabus according to curriculum and course outcomes
- Reported course outcomes for department assessments and university accreditation
- Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals
- Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments
- Implemented different teaching styles to meet needs of diverse student population
- Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems
- Instructed students in classroom and lecture environments to help students develop proficiency in written expression.
Writing Tutor
Northwest University
07.2011 - 07.2012
- Tutored adult degree completion and graduate students in writing
- Managed writing center scheduling portal
- Developed on line writing support system.
Education
Academic Life Coaching -
EDU
03.2018
Master of Education - undefined
University of Washington
1997
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Washington
1989
Skills
- Academic support
- Academic skills
- Independent worker
- Budget management
- Academic coaching
- Mental health support
- 504 Plan assessment and implementation
- Maintain confidential information
- Active listening
- Public speaking
- Word, Excel, PPT, Teams, Student Information Systems, Learning Management Systems - windows and mac
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Written and verbal skills
- Critical Thinking and Analysis
- Project Management
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Assigning Projects
- Employee Evaluation
Timeline
Director of Academic Success and Advising
Northwest University
01.2017 - Current
Nursing Advising Specialist
Northwest University
07.2014 - 01.2017
Writing Tutor
Northwest University
07.2011 - 07.2012
Adjunct Professor
Northwest University
09.2008 - 01.2017
Academic Life Coaching -
EDU
Master of Education - undefined
University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Washington
Cooking, Cycling, Gardening, Hiking, Pickleball, Wake Surfing
I have lived in the greater Seattle area my entire life and love the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Outside is my happiest place.
Cooking, Cycling, Gardening, Hiking, Pickleball, Wake Surfing
I have lived in the greater Seattle area my entire life and love the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Outside is my happiest place.
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