TRACIE CAMERON
Ankeny,IA
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in student mentoring, communication, and active listening. Proven track record in crisis management and emergency response, ensuring safety compliance and effective policy enforcement. Experienced in project coordination, event planning, and training facilitation, delivering educational content tailored to diverse learner needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
SAFETY SECURITY CAMPUS MONITOR
Ames Community School District
Ames, IA
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Supervised student behavior during school hours to ensure safety and policy compliance.
- Conducted daily security checks across campus grounds, buildings, and facilities.
- Mentored students to foster a respectful, inclusive, and safe school culture.
- Collaborated with teachers to resolve student conflicts and concerns effectively.
- Investigated potential hazards and reported disturbances to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, alerting necessary personnel for effective action.
- Enforced school policies professionally to maintain a positive educational environment.
- Deterred criminal activity through visible security presence across facilities.
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa
04.2013 - 12.2020
- Taught assigned courses adhering to established competencies and syllabi standards.
- Developed diverse instructional strategies and delivery methods to engage students effectively.
- Participated in ongoing development and revision of curriculum and course materials and competencies, choice of textbooks and instructional materials.
- Developed and maintained up-to-date course syllabi and outlines while preparing relevant class materials.
- Communicated course requirements, evaluation procedures, and institutional policies to students.
- Contributed to continuous development and revision of curriculum, competencies, and instructional materials.
- Advised students, fostering supportive relationships to enhance academic success.
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, Iowa
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Leadership position assigned by the Vice President of Administration
- Worked collegiality in an academic environment.
- Participated in a variety of college program projects, events and committee work including curriculum, assessment, foundation, institutional effectiveness, and wellness committees.
- Participated in professional development both internal and external.
- Partnered with the Assessment Committee, aiding in revamping and implementation of district-wide assessments.
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
04.2010 - 07.2017
- Collaborated to establish innovative programs enhancing student learning through curriculum development and compliance.
- Strategically utilized SAS Web Studio, Visual Analytics, and Qualtrics for data requests and future staff needs identification.
- Optimized college-wide scheduling efficiency utilizing Ad Astra for improved resource management.
- Developed analytics-driven day-parting strategies to accurately predict content consumption trends.
- Served as liaison among administrators, faculty, and staff across various programs.
- Scheduled, planned, and conducted comprehensive training sessions for staff development.
- Facilitated national surveys district-wide for assessments including ACT, CAAP, CCSSE, NACEP, PACE and Sense.
- Provided work direction to casual position employees ensuring task completion.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA
10.2007 - 10.2010
- Streamlined departmental organization for diverse groups of employees and students.
- Tracked program evaluations and curriculum changes for district-wide accreditation.
- Facilitated communication with Department of Education to ensure compliance.
- Scheduled credit and non-credit classes to optimize course offerings.
- Disbursed assessment data across the district to support decision-making.
- Processed payroll and hiring paperwork for adjunct and full-time staff.
- Assisted with budget management and monitored accounts and contracts.
- Served as office manager, overseeing daily operations and administrative tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Minor Sociology
Simpson College
Indianola, IA08-2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA08-2016
Associate in General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA08-2010
Medical Secretary Diploma
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA05-1986
Skills
- Effective communication and active listening
- Team collaboration and relationship building
- Curriculum development and instructional design
- Classroom management and student supervision
- Assessment strategies and education assessments
- Data analysis and management
- Continuous improvement and strategic planning
- Mentoring students and coaching skills
- Student engagement and rapport building
- Online teaching experience and class instruction
- Project coordination and event planning
- Problem solving and conflict resolution
- Training facilitation and coordination
- Resource management and staff development
- Policy enforcement and emergency response
- Crisis management and situational awareness
- Security systems proficiency and first aid certification
Timeline
SAFETY SECURITY CAMPUS MONITOR
Ames Community School District
11.2021 - 05.2026
PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Des Moines Area Community College
07.2017 - 07.2020
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Des Moines Area Community College
04.2013 - 12.2020
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Des Moines Area Community College
04.2010 - 07.2017
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Des Moines Area Community College
10.2007 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations, Minor Sociology
Simpson College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Des Moines Area Community College
Associate in General Studies
Des Moines Area Community College
Medical Secretary Diploma
Des Moines Area Community College