Providing instruction in leadership studies.

Provided individualized academic, career and transfer advising for new and continuing college students who meet the SSS TRIO grant eligibility criteria of low income, first generation, and/or disability. Primary duties include advising students to identify and achieve their educational, career and life goals; teaching students decision-making, problem-solving and life skills to cultivate self-direction and coaching students to be persistent in order to succeed by completing their educational goals. - Conduct comprehensive intake and assessment of SSS applicants using informal and formal assessment tools; assures SSS applicants meet federal eligibility guidelines- Identify and recommend appropriate support services, interventions, or referrals for students to ensure academic success- Manage and monitor academic progress reports in coordination with faculty and meeting with students to address concerns to improve success, as needed- Track and assess student progress with educational and/or transfer plans and formulate strategies for advancement when appropriate- Assist students with improving financial literacy skills including applying for scholarships and financial aid, college and personal financial planning, and basic economic decision-making through a variety of resources available online and in-person- Coordinate with SSS TRIO staff, student field trips including university visitations, cultural enrichment, and service learning opportunities within an allotted budget. - Participate in outreach activities among currently enrolled Yavapai College students to assure quota of eligible students being served is met annually- Maintains confidential, accurate records on services and activities provided to students- Stays abreast of current best practices in TRIO as well as YC advising practices

The Veteran Education Services Coordinator guides, advises, and supports veterans and eligible dependents through the process of applying for veteran education benefits and other sources of financial aid. Oversees and ensures that the office administrative functions of the organizational unit to which assigned are effectively carried out. Also determines appropriate support services, interventions, or referrals necessary to ensure student success. - Oversees district-wide enrollment certification processing and related reporting for veterans' education benefits as the lead VA Certifying Official- Attends to a variety of administrative details such as keeping informed of departmental/division activities, transmitting information, developing, implementing and interpreting policies and procedures and monitoring day to day operations of the functional area to which assigned- Provides guidance individually and in small groups to veterans and eligible dependents to apply for VA education benefits and to understand the responsibilities and requirements for successfully maintaining good standing in order to continue receiving VA education benefits- Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, rules, procedures and regulations- Performs complex, technical, and/or specialized office support work, which may require the exercise of independent judgment, the application of technical skills, and a detailed knowledge of the activities and procedures- Assists in representing the YC during state and federal VA audits- Collaborates with other YC student services department and related community agencies as a network of resources available to support student-veteran success- Supervises staff in providing direct services to veterans and eligible dependents receiving VA education benefits

Advisor provides services to qualifying veterans and dependents on GI Bill benefits, basic academic advising, financial aid, and school admissions.- Coordinates VUB in-take process- Bridges and coordinates services between VUB and Veteran Services.- Develops Individual Veteran Education Plans (IVEP), in conjunction with VUB Instructional Specialist for each participant which includes pre-college instructional modules offered in a variety of delivery modes to meet individual academic and scheduling needs.- Provided basic academic advising to all participants.- Provided financial aid advising to all participants.- Advises on a 1:1 or group basis as needed.- Meets with participants at least once a month to evaluate progress on IVEP and make follow-up calls to veterans, as needed.- Works with veteran-participants to identify areas of improvement and make recommendations and referrals to resources, both within the college and in the community, to support successful program completion and readiness for college enrollment.- Advised veteran-participants with decision-making, career exploration, admission to college programs, and financial aid resources.- Assisted VUB Program Manager with recruitment efforts, daily operations, progress reports, participant tracking, post-assessments, and annual performance reports in accordance with grant objectives and federal regulations.- Presents academic workshops and individual tutorials in a variety of topics including college enrollment, financial education, stress management, note-taking, etc.- Advised student veterans and eligible dependents on the veteran education benefits/financial aid process.- Certified student enrollment to the Department of Veteran Affairs as a School Certifying Official.- Advised veterans on available benefits and eligibility.- Taught basic computer technology and other workshop based non-academic college skills.

Supports students through the process of applying for veterans' education benefits and other sources of financial aid. Perform duties in a specialized area: Veteran's Services.- Assists student veterans and their dependents with the veteran’s education benefits/ financial aid processes.-Certifies student enrollment details to the Department of Veteran’s Affairs as a School Certifying Official-Certifies private loans for aviation students-Advises veterans of available benefits and eligibility-Works with student veterans, academic advisers and the Department of Veterans Affairs to resolve veteran’s education benefits issues- Responds to Veterans Services Department emails and telephone calls- Assists in training Answer Center staff on veterans education benefits and processes

In the second half of the 2013/2014 school year I was offered a lateral promotion at Bradshaw Mt. High School to serve as the Special Education Department Administrative Secretary. This move shifted my focus from working with the children in the classrooms directly on a daily basis to ensuring the smooth running of the department from a compliance and paperwork point of view. I managed the distribution of all required paperwork for Individual Education Plans (IEP) meetings to parents and teachers, and assisted in managing the Special Education Case Managers' case loads. This helped the department run well and allow the Special Education Teachers to focus more on their educational duties.I was also still able to go out and help with students in the classrooms as I had in the first half of the year, which allowed the students to have continuity of service and care and helped them continue to do well in their classes.

During the summer of 2014, I was offered the job of Administrative Secretary to the head teacher of the K-3 Summer School program. While doing this I managed the normal daily attendance reports, transportation needs, and any general administrative tasks a secretary might see.No child really wants to be going to school in the summer. But, what I found was that I was a part of a team that did our best to make the summer school experience fun and fruitful for each student in our care. We had a very successful summer school program that year and the children who attended did advance as they should the following fall.

In the first half of the 2013/2014 school year I provided support to the mainstream teachers at Bradshaw Mt. High School in providing a well-organized classroom environment so that each student can benefit from the instructional program required by the IEP (Individual Education Plan).Providing teachers with extra support to manage a class that includes students with special educational needs is vital to ensuring both the student's and the teacher's success. As a classroom based Resource Aid, it was my privilege to provide just that kind of support. Because I had both personal, as a parent of a special needs child, and professional experience with classroom management and special education, I was tasked with providing 1 on 1 assistance to students who were "mainstreamed" in the traditional classroom. This assistance included everything from helping the students stay on task and understand the material to helping the teacher with classroom management and grading work. Helping the students succeed was the main focus of my day.

Everyone needs a friendly face at the checkout line. I did my best to provide that to customers as I helped them with their project purchases.I was responsible for the timely processing of customer orders through checkout and assisting customers with locating merchandise as needed.

As a student attending Yavapai College utilizing my GI Bill education benefits I had the opportunity to work as a Work Study in the Veteran Services Office. This position was a transitional job for me as it was the first I had after leaving the US Navy. I learned how to interact with civilians and veterans in an educational environment while having the privilege of helping my fellow veterans with gaining access to their well earned benefits.This position was clerical in nature and I learned how to manage a busy and detail oriented work load. I assisted in the office's shift from all paper to digital records, which dramatically improved service to the student veterans. As I gained experience in the position I was allowed to supervise and train other incoming Work Study students and help my fellow veterans in their transition back to civilian life.

At a young age, I knew I wanted to serve my country. As the child of a military affiliated family, I saw military service as a way to get out and learn new things while seeing new places.During my ten year military career I was trained as a jet engine mechanic, which included working on fuel systems and flight controls. This allowed me to develop puzzle solving and troubleshooting skills that have impacted my entire professional life. I was also tasked with guiding junior Sailors through maintenance procedures, training evolutions, and personal and professional development growth. This was my first exposure to being a leader and the responsibilities that brings.