WALTER GETER
Gibsonton,FL
Summary
Senior Coordinator with over 15 years of experience counseling, advising, educating, interviewing, training, and supervising individuals with various abilities from diverse populations. An effective communicator can articulate verbally, in group or individual settings, and non-verbally, through technology and American Sign Language (ASL). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
IDEA Tampa Bay Region
01.2024 - Current
- Follow substitute plans as indicated by administration or absent teacher
- Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
- Complete additional duties, including hallway, lunch, or recess monitoring
- Use positive reinforcement when responding to students
- Maintain a safe learning environment utilizing the campus behavior management system and resources
- Enforce regulations concerning student conduct and discipline
- Maintain student confidentiality.
Financial Advisor
Springfield College
01.2011 - 01.2024
- Supervise the financial aid process for 7 regional campuses
- Determine and verify financial aid eligibility through interviews and data analysis
- Collect, compile, and complete institutional, state, and federal documents and reports that require accuracy and confidentiality by the laws, regulations, and policies of the Federal Student Loan Program
- Advise new students and parents regarding eligibility for grants, scholarships, loans, and graduation requirements
- VA certifies all new veterans.
Adjunct Instructor
Springfield College
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Conduct lectures, webinars, and training in Microsoft Office using both an online and in-class format
- Create lesson plans and train students on software programs
- Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Recruitment and Employment Specialist
Workforce
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed and conducted training and workshops for individuals with various abilities in interview skills, life skills, job skills, and adaptive equipment
- Interviewed and completed asset and skill analysis to refer applicants to prospective employers, counseling services, or training programs to facilitate their subsequent employment
- Established community connections and resources for deaf students with various abilities
- Determined eligibility for unemployment benefits
- Knowledge of employer-based training grants such as WIOA, OJT, and PWE.
Financial Aid Counselor
Pellissippi State Community College
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Assisted students and parents with eligibility for grants and loans
- Interviewed students for federal work-study programs
- Processed and awarded Pell Grants and Lottery Scholarships
- Maintained files to ensure the accuracy of grants and loans.
Dorm Counselor / Teacher Aid
Tennessee School for the Deaf
01.1990 - 01.2001
- Provide direct and indirect instructional support to students who are deaf or hard of hearing
- Conduct assigned classes at the scheduled times
- Adapt and modify curriculum to meet the unique needs of each student
- Collaborate with general education teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure students' success.
Education
Masters of Science - Organizational Management & Leadership
Springfield College of Massachusetts
Springfield, MA05.2014
Bachelors of Arts - Professional Studies
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN05.2008
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student Engagement
Skillsexpertise
- Communication: Effective communicator with active listening skills, comfortable interacting with diverse populations at any level of an organization. Skilled in the use of American Sign Language (ASL).
- Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
- Problem Solving: Ability to analyze problems and identify solutions while engaging individuals in collaborative teamwork.
- Confidentiality: Familiar with FERPA. Handle highly confidential material in a trusted and professional manner.
- Precision & Organization: Proficient at gathering, evaluating, and assessing data when researching, entering, and compiling information.
- Technical Skills: Banner, Power FAIDS, VA Once, National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS), Origination and Disbursement (COD) Central Processing System (CPS), Microsoft Office and Excel.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
IDEA Tampa Bay Region
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Springfield College
01.2014 - 01.2023
Financial Advisor
Springfield College
01.2011 - 01.2024
Recruitment and Employment Specialist
Workforce
01.2009 - 01.2011
Financial Aid Counselor
Pellissippi State Community College
01.2001 - 01.2009
Dorm Counselor / Teacher Aid
Tennessee School for the Deaf
01.1990 - 01.2001
Masters of Science - Organizational Management & Leadership
Springfield College of Massachusetts
Bachelors of Arts - Professional Studies
Tennessee State University
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