Tracy Jenkins PhD, MCC

Experience

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  DeKalb High School

  Sept 1986 - May 1990

  Biology, Earth Science and Physical Science Teacher/Cross Country and Track Coach

  Designed and implemented instructional plans with concept related hands-on activities, lectures, examples, costumes and visual aides to stimulate learning and comprehension. Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award from the Illinois Math and Science Academy. Developed performance enhancing practices for runners that resulted in individual goal achievement towards State competition.

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  Easter Seals of New Mexico

  Jun 1988 - Aug 1988

  Nature Studies Instructor

  Created and implemented instructional nature program for physically and mentally challenged adults and children that met unique goals of constantly changing learning objectives. Lesson plans served the unique interests and needs of the individuals attending.

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  Educare

  Sept 1990 - Jun 1991

  Residential Trainer

  Supervisor and teacher of living skills for mentally handicapped adults in a group home. Executed and documented program objectives.

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  Glaxo Inc.

  Jul 1991 - May 1994

  Clinical Research Scientist

  Produced study protocols for drug development. Monitored clinical trials for FDA compliance from study start up to final FDA submission which led to the eventual marketing of several medications.

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  Community Partners Charter High School

  Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  Founding Board Member

  Developed mission and vision of school. Solicited and gained school board approval for charter status.

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  North Carolina State University: Department of Math and Science Education

  Feb 1998 - Jul 1999

  Research Consultant

  Developed and implemented research program for the Science Teacher Education Mentoring Project. Results validated benefits of an on-site methods course in student teaching and providing veteran teacher mentor support to student teachers. Presented research papers at conferences: Annual National Association for Research in Science Teaching Conference, Voices in School-University Partnerships: Building Alliances to Improve Science Teacher Education, February 1999.Partnerships for Excellence in Education Second Annual Conference, Our Class: Developing and Researching an On-Site Methods Course, April 1999. Show less

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  St. Francis Preschool

  Aug 2004 - May 2006

  Director's Assistant

  Acted as a liaison to coordinate and facilitate information and activities. Significantly enhanced communication and collaboration between staff, parents and Preschool Director. Also handled issues directly related to enrollment and tuition accounting.

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  Louisburg College

  Aug 2006 - May 2007

  Professor of Education

  Created a program that optimally matched experienced K-12 administrators with student teachers. Success of partnering program led to invitation to supervise and evaluate student teachers. Generated thought provoking lesson plans in an Introductory to Education course for students considering entering the teaching profession. Student evaluations very positive for reaching objectives of course.

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  Glaxo Smith Kline

  Oct 2007 - Feb 2008

  Education Consultant

  Designed company-wide online curriculum for training research scientists. Partnered with therapeutic specialists to gather content and identify key learning outcomes.

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  Raleigh Charter High School

  Feb 2012 - May 2012

  Head Track Coach

  Developed performance enhancement track practices for high school runners. Coaching resulted in consistently improved goal directed athlete performance throughout the season culminating in advancement to State competition.

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  Poole College of Management - North Carolina State University

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Empowered undergraduate students to think independently to make course and career decisions from an informed perspective. This process was encouraged through a collaborative student/advisor relationship. Generated instruction for first year college students to facilitate student degree and career exploration in an Introduction to University Education course. Through reflective inquiry and assessment tools, students were encouraged to discover their interests and utilize university resources in their development. Developed working partnerships with students that focus on the process of learning. Helped students examine their learning styles, habits of working and current barriers to success. Worked with students to create and put in place more effective strategies to enhance achievement. Served as a volunteer approximately 15 hours per week. Assisted with the preparation for and execution of academic advisor development and policy meetings. Served as a volunteer. Provided mentoring to undergraduate students enrolled in a Professionalism, Diversity and Academic Success in Management class. Assisted students in class with career exploration, resume and portfolio production. Responded to student assignments providing suggestions and encouragement. Collaborated with other professional mentors regarding best practices.

  • Academic Advisor

    Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

  • Professor

    Feb 2015 - May 2015

  • Academic Coach

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Academic Advising Assistant

    Aug 2014 - May 2015

  • Professional Mentor

    Aug 2014 - May 2015
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  Tracyjenkins coaching LLC

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2019

  Career Transition and Academic Coach

  Provided solutions-focused career and collegiate academic coaching based on an action-oriented partnership. Worked with individuals to achieve what is most important to them: becoming more successful, building confidence, supporting and raising performance levels, overcoming fear and doubt and self-imposed limitations. Utilized a process-oriented approach to assist individuals to discover and reconnect with their unique values to enable them to move from where they are, to where they want to be. In this process, goals are revealed and plans are tailored for specific needs towards reaching set intentions. Show less

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  Williams, Roberts, Young Inc. Management Consulting

  Nov 2015 - Sept 2019

  Career Transition Coach

  Offered career life cycle management coaching to help individuals in career transitions realize their full potential. Assisted in interview preparation, resume development and aligning career search strategies tailored to specific interests and needs.

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  UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  Executive Leadership Coach

  Delivered specialty one-on-one and team coaching to MBA students around specific leadership areas, such as managing challenges, delegating, global awareness and gaining influence.

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  Green Hill Recovery

  Aug 2017 - Sept 2018

  Academic Director

  Worked with clients in recovery to develop academic plans and transition into career paths that reflected personal, academic and professional goals. This process was highly collaborative and incorporated input from the client, clinical team, client's family, and past academic and work experiences.

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  UNC Health

  Sept 2019 - now

  Program Manager, Executive Coaching

  Coaches and consults with individuals and groups across the organization in the effective use of organizational development strategies and tools. Coaches executives, managers and leaders to develop mindsets and skills to take bold action towards achieving personal and professional goals with integrity.