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Academic Coach with Academic Success and Enrichment Services, University College at North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC. In this role I support learners attempting to return to good academic standing and also work closely with the Cheatham-White Scholars program, a merit-based four year full scholarship program (https://www.nccu.edu/usp/cheatham-white-scholarship-program)My philosophy is to challenge learners to evaluate past behaviors and adopt new strategies more in line with best practices supportive of academic success.Advisory Board Member, Cheatham-White Scholarship Program, North Carolina Central University (August 2018 – current). Support Cheatham-White Leadership by engaging with Faculty Mentors supporting Cheatham-White ScholarsAssessment Committee Member, Cheatham-White Scholarship Program, North Carolina Central University (November 2020 – current). Support Cheatham-White Leadership with design and execution of an assessment planI also serve on the Academic Appeals Committee, University College, North Carolina Central University reviewing appeals submitted by students facing suspension or dismissal, or requesting readmission Co-leader/Co-organizer, Graduate School Exposure Tours, North Carolina Central University, a mechanism to encourage learners to apply to Research 1 UniversitiesRecent trainings include remote learning courses in program assessment and coaching for first-year students I have prior academic and research experience in neurotoxicology and have published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. --Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively --Creative contributor in numerous scientific studies --Presentation experience to university, national and international audiences--Authored 16 peer-reviewed scientific journal articles and 2 book chapters

Listed skills include Neurotoxicology, General Toxicology, Business Management, Sales, and 5 others.