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I specialize in facilitating real-world learning experiences that bridge the gap between academic knowledge and practical application. By partnering with employers and industry professionals, I help students gain valuable, hands-on work experience that enhances their skills, boosts their career readiness, and aligns with their educational goals. My role involves providing mentorship, ensuring students meet learning outcomes, and offering guidance throughout their professional development journey.Key responsibilities include:Designing and managing work-based learning programsCollaborating with employers to create meaningful internship and job placement opportunitiesMentoring and coaching students through their work experiencesAligning industry standards with academic curricula to foster career-ready skillsEvaluating student progress and providing feedback to promote growthPromoting equity and inclusion by supporting students from diverse backgrounds in securing work opportunitiesWith a focus on student success and industry engagement, I am committed to empowering students to achieve their career aspirations through hands-on, experiential learning.

I specialize in connecting students with meaningful internship opportunities that align with their career goals and academic pathways. I serve as the bridge between educational institutions and industry partners, facilitating hands-on experiences that allow students to apply their classroom knowledge in real-world settings. My role is crucial in helping students build professional networks, gain valuable work experience, and transition smoothly from education to employment.Key responsibilities include:Developing and maintaining partnerships with employers across various industriesCoordinating internship placements that match students' career interests and academic focusMentoring students throughout their internship journey, providing guidance on professional skills and career developmentEnsuring compliance with institutional and industry standards for internship programsCollaborating with faculty and academic advisors to integrate internships into students' educational plansEvaluating internship experiences and providing feedback for both students and employersAdvocating for underrepresented students to ensure equitable access to work-based learning opportunitiesWith a focus on student success, I am committed to creating internship experiences that foster growth, build confidence, and prepare students for successful careers.

STEM STUDENT OUTREACH AND SUPPORTMarket and promote program services/workshops, tutoring, coaching, advising, and resources provided to studentsRecruit students interested in STEM related courses and STEM PathwaysOversee the use of software, computers, laptops, graphing calculators and STEM kits Promote student success through mentor-ship and student collaborationSupervise student workers and volunteersProvide monthly grant reports for data collection and analysis Represent institution and attend targeted events Build connections and provide a program networking opportunityOrganize events, meetings, and seek out opportunities to make our organizations presence known

COUNSELING EXPERIENCEDevelop education plans for prospective, first-year and continuing students, determine appropriate resources and provide follow-up serviceProvide educational advising/counseling and career goalsCollaborate with students in the development of their individual educational plans and goalsEstablish program requirements with students tied to funding status and meet program requirementsAssist in the articulation process which facilitates a fluid transfer of high school students into the community college settingInform students about college procedure and processes, resource, special programs, Veterans, Athletics, and the catalog purpose Assist with probation/disqualification and petitionsInterpret test scoresConduct individual counseling to plan and implement the college Matriculation PlanProvide one on one walk-in hours to support students in meeting their needsCounsel students about District programs and transfer requirements to baccalaureate institutionsServe as liaison, District High Schools, and college departmentsParticipate in department/division and advisory board meetings, articulation activities, the coordination of inter divisional/intra divisional learning activities, and campus ConvocationProvide new student group orientation and group workshops

Teach Personal Development workshop Instruct students online using Blackboard and CanvasDevelop and implement instruction, syllabus, and related workshop materialsDemonstrate respect for student rights according to district policy and DSPS servicesConvey student responsibility, classroom behavior, participation, conflict resolution, standards of academic honesty, attendance, and grading scale Evaluate/track student progress, return assignments, quizzes and exams in a prompt manner Provide instruction in accordance with established curriculum and course outlinesMaintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethicsMaintain current knowledge in the subject matter areasFulfill professional responsibilities of faculty memberMaintain accurate recordsProvide office hoursArrive timely to classroom/workshop

Engages in customer service by making information availableDemonstrates products and services Schedules appointments networking opportunities and meetings as necessaryAnswers questions from clients coworkers and managementMakes product knowledge readily available to clients self and other sales people through multiple resourcesResearches client base to find new types of customers and market accordinglyCreates a plan for gaining customers and then retaining themAnalyzes and creates a plan for engaging the target marketAnalyzes the competition to create a plan for engagementMakes product appeal to the targeted marketTrains other sales people in the art of selling and question-smithingSets up booths at trade shows and demonstrates the use and quality of a productDemonstrates superior time management skills and meets deadlines

Perform multitasking objectives frequently, maintain phones, and provide services. Self-motivated to work alone, as a team member, and train other team members as needed. Ability to analyze, create and administer new processes to further improve and expand the company. Possess the ability to critically analyze and implement research-based practices.