Kim Yackel Shipman, M.Ed Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas

• Advise a course load of about 140 students, grades 9-12, in the areas of academic success & planning, college exploration & application, and personal development & growth with the goal of successful transition to college
• Guide students and families through the college application process, including choosing fit colleges, understanding financial aid/FASFA & applying for scholarships, and transitioning from high school to college
• Design and implement programming on academic success and college planning to present to a student body of about 600 and their families to inform and educate; support mental health and positive choices programming of.
• Collaborate with administrators as a member of the Circle of Care to provide comprehensive support to students in distress

Houston, Texas Area

• Counsel undergraduate and graduate students on career development topics, like resume/cover letter writing, major/career decision-making, job/internship search strategies, and graduate school planning
• Administer and interpret Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Strong Interest Inventory assessments
• Practice mock interviews with students to improve their skills and prepare them for upcoming interviews
• Conduct instructional workshops on topics like resume-writing, interviewing, and professionalism; provide these workshops to third-party groups, like classes, colleges, and clubs/organizations per request
• Advise the 35 student Peer Career Advisor program, developing the students’ leadership and educating them on how to deliver CCD services, like resume-reviews and educational programming, to their college residents
• Teach a one-credit career development course to help undecided students select a major/career path through self exploration, education, and research

Wilson, NC

• Advised students on career and academic major decisions
• Planned, programmed and developed workshops and career fairs
• Reviewed and guided the development of resumes and cover letters for students and alumni
• Conducted practice/mock interviewing
• Provided student academic success counseling
• Administered CLEP examinations

Wilson, NC

• Co-taught a required seminar course with emphasis on major/career exploration and college success skills
• Served as the assigned first-year advisor for the 21 students in the course to assist them with major declaration, scheduling decisions, course registration, and course withdrawals
• Addressed faculty academic concerns and low midterm grades with advisees as needed to aid in their success

Provided cover letter/resume review, assisted undergraduate students with the internship attainment process, provided career-related programming both within the Public Policy school and university-wide for graduate and undergraduate students, and aided in the office's transition to Simplicity Career Link.

Assisted with new student and summer bridge orientations, completed presentations/informational handouts on Title IX and academic resources for distribution to faculty, staff, and students, and researched assessment strategies for future use.

Department Of Residential Life

Oversaw the daily operations of two residence halls, supervised resident assistants and desk assistants, advised two hall councils, and participated in campus-wide emergency on-call rotation.

Provided case management to residents, supervised and maintained safety of shelter, and answered emergency hotline calls for incidents of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Walk-in resume/cover letter review and campus-wide workshop presentations, programming

Maintained safety and security and fostered a strong community environment through fun and educational programming.

Managed multiple assigned conference groups utilizing campus facilities and served on an on-call rotation to provide customer service to campus guests.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Human Development, Psychology

Activities and Societies: National Residence Hall Association (Chapter President)

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: Higher Education Association (GSA Liaision); Graduate Student Association (social activities committee)