Experience

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  Williston public school district # 1

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2012

  Middle school counselor

  Planned and conduct orientation programs and group conferences to promote the adjustment of individuals transitioning into the middle school. Conferred with parents or guardians, teachers, other counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral, academic, and other problems.Maintained accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.Identified cases involving domestic abuse or other family problems affecting students' development.Collaborated with teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs.Utilized online career program to further student career awareness.Created character and career lessons to be taught by classroom teachers within an advisory program.Taught character and career lessons to 7th and 8th grade students.Created student plans of studies within RUREADYND.com career program.Provided disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.Counseled students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, class scheduling, school adjustment, truancy, study habits, and career planning.Sponsored extracurricular activities such as clubs, student organizations, and academic contests.Attended professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.Provided crisis intervention to students when difficult situations occur at schools.Attended staff meetings and serve on committees as required.Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration.Performed administrative duties such as hall and cafeteria monitoring.Coordinated all 504 and Health Care Plans. Show less

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  Williston state college

  Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

  Create and implement phased development of individualized Student Educational Plans (SEPs) for Trend and Title III grant as part of retention and graduation effortProvide regular assessment and monitoring of student academic performance, talent development, and social/emotional well-being.Utilize Student Education Plan data with faculty and staff, and students to determine students’ needs and to monitor student’s academic, social, emotional, and talent development Work with faculty to develop and update curricular pathway maps for all degree and certificate programs and create a system for access to these educational planning tools online. Develop, coordinate and facilitate academic planning, career development modules and special workshops. Integrate collaborative group counseling into the Freshman Seminar as a vehicle to engage students in their educational planning. Develop and strengthen Career Advising capacity of college in support of retention and goal completion initiatives. Administer and interpret common career and interest assessment instruments to assist students in determining career paths. Develop a Virtual Career Center (online) which provides resources for both on-campus and distance education students. Create career exploration opportunities and resources for students.Create resources and presentations in a variety of delivery modes for targeting a range of career areas and target groups. Work closely with the Dean for Workforce Education, the Director for Extended Learning, and the faculty to generate a comprehensive listing of jobs for qualified graduates after completion of their program based on prior training and experience. Work with faculty to develop a portfolio documenting Credit for Prior Learning as an educational pathway for students. Advise students and use SEPs tied to desired career paths. Work with students pressured to leave school because of market demand. Show less Responsible for all aspects of WSC Disability Support Services, ensuring programs and services are performed effectively, and in compliance with Federal and State Laws, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. As well as policies and procedures established by NDUS and WSC.Specifically plan and manage WSC disability Support Services to provide the philosophy of equal access and opportunity among all WSC administrations, faculty, staff and students.Meet with every student who applies for accommodations and provides written documentation of a disability which limits his/her ability to participate in courses or programs offered by the college.Review student documentation, and determine the appropriate accommodations while also encouraging self-advocacy for students with disabilities.Provide accommodations to students with documented disabilities such as, housing, seating, extended and/or oral testing, scribes, readers, note takers etc. Secure educational aids as necessary for students with disabilities.Work with faculty, program chairs, and staff to assure that accommodations are provided at a level consistent with documented requirements.Serve as a resource on student matters, especially those related to the services of students with disabilities, to faculty and staff, and in the development and implementation of student support services policies, guidelines and procedures.Represent WSC on the North Dakota Disability Services Council and other appropriate local, state and local organizations. Show less

  • Interdisciplinary Studies Program Coordinator

    Sept 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Coordinator for Career Pathways

    Jan 2013 - Jul 2014

  • Disability Support Services

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
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  Williston state college

  May 2015 - now

  Provide leadership in the instructional design, development, and delivery of distance learning courses through multiple delivery methodologies.Directs and supervises the planning, staff, and operations of distance learning.Participate in budget development and implementation.Coordinate development of college online courses and programs working with Academic divisions, the state, and individual faculty and staff.Develop and oversees implementation of distance learning student and faculty support services including training on the current course management systems and other technologies related to distance education and the inclusion of learning technologies in the classroom.Develop and implement distance learning Institutional Effectiveness Plan, distance learning goals, and the incorporation of learning technologies in the traditional classroom within the college's strategic plan; prepares annual report on all assigned technology and course development programs, initiatives, and goals.Collaborative planning and communication across the college as relates to distance education and/or the application of learning technologies in the classroom; built upon documented best practices.Submit and maintain proper authorization processes for online delivery.Develop and monitor budgets for all areas of responsibility, including state allocations, grants, and locally-generated revenue accounts. Lead the strategic planning process for eLearning.Coordinates IVN (Interactive Video Network) classrooms and provides technical assistance and support with IVN systems. Show less Presides over all meetings of the Staff Senate.Insures that all Staff Senate activities are conducted in an orderly andprofessional manner.Has the authority to appoint such committees as are deemed necessary for thebusiness of the Staff Senate.Insures that all actions conform to the Williston State College Constitutionand Bylaws.Serves as the direct communication liaison between the President, the VicePresidents, and the Staff Senate.Determines and distributes the agenda to all Staff Senate members prior toeach meeting.Serves as direct communication liaison between Staff Senate and the NDUSStaff Senate. Show less

  • Instructor of Psychology

    Jun 2023 - now

  • Director for Extended Learning

    Jul 2018 - now

  • Adjunct Instructor

    May 2013 - Aug 2021

  • Coordinator for Extended Learning

    Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  • Staff Senate President

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2017

  • Mental Health Addictions Tech Program Coordinator

    May 2015 - Jul 2016
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  North dakota university system

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2017

  Presides at ND SSS meetings and otherwise acts as thechief executive officer of the ND SSSBreaks ties in votes held at ND SSS meetings. Has the authority to appoint such committees as are deemed necessary for the business of theND SSSInsures that all actions conform to the ND SSS constitution and bylaws. Is the spokesperson for the ND SSS at meetings and functions. Serves as the direct communication liaison between the NDUS Chancellor and the ND SSS Prepares all material that is released to the public. Proofreads and approves all material from other areas of the North Dakota State Staff SenateSends out meeting invites and updates listserv.Updates ND SSS website and facebook page.

  • State Staff Senate President

    Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  • State Staff Senate Communications Officer

    Jun 2015 - Jun 2016