EMPOWERING OTHERS
OVER 20 YEARS IN EDUCATION managing K-12 classrooms, planning next steps with undergraduate and graduate students at globally recognized universities, and leading educational programming at a nationally recognized public library. I have a passion for lifelong learning and holistic personal and professional development. I AM an education advocate who believes in the power of knowledge.
Lifelong Personal and Professional Development: The process matures, yet remains consistent...
- Dream: What are my passions, values, skills, purpose, goals and Dreams for the future?
- Discover: How do I connect with people and resources to Discover opportunities that best fit my goals?
- Deliver: How do I showcase my abilities and take action through personal and professional experiences to Deliver on my goals?
Higher Education (Career Services)
University of Notre Dame - Center for Career Development (Graduate Career Services), South Bend, IN
Graduate Career Consultant, March 2018-May 2021
Central Michigan University - Career Services, Mount Pleasant, MI
Assistant Director, September 2013-Present (Finalist - 2015 Staff Excellence Award)
Career Coach, August 2012-August 2013
Graduate Career Consultant, March 2018-May 2021
- Liaison to College of Arts & Letters supporting faculty, staff, students and alumni in all phases of career development
Central Michigan University - Career Services, Mount Pleasant, MI
Assistant Director, September 2013-Present (Finalist - 2015 Staff Excellence Award)
Career Coach, August 2012-August 2013
- Liaison to the College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences and College of the Arts and Media by collaborating with internal and external partners such as: students, alumni, faculty, Department Chairs, Deans, staff and employers
Higher Education (Student Affairs)
Grand Valley State University - Dean of Students Office, Allendale, MI
Graduate Assistant, August 2011-April 2012
Grand Valley State University - Seidman College of Business, Grand Rapids, MI
Teaching and Research Assistant, October 2010-March 2012
Grand Valley State University - Center for Educational Partnerships, Grand Rapids, MI
Intern, May-August 2011
Graduate Assistant, August 2011-April 2012
- Advised students during judicial process involving cases with sexual assault, theft, substance abuse, and academic dishonesty to familiarize them with campus policies and procedures
Grand Valley State University - Seidman College of Business, Grand Rapids, MI
Teaching and Research Assistant, October 2010-March 2012
- Supported business faculty member with research, course preparation, and class management
Grand Valley State University - Center for Educational Partnerships, Grand Rapids, MI
Intern, May-August 2011
- Coordinated outreach efforts in support of College of Education
TEACHING
The Learning Concern, Grand Ledge, MI
Tutor, June – July 2012
Grand Ledge Public Schools - Holbrook Elementary School, Grand Ledge, MI
Classroom Teacher, June 2006-August 2010
Eaton Intermediate School District - Grand Ledge and Potterville Public Schools
Substitute Teacher, April-May 2005, January-June 2006
Tutor, June – July 2012
- Develop learning strategies and activities for students K-8 in math, reading, and writing in a one-on-one setting
Grand Ledge Public Schools - Holbrook Elementary School, Grand Ledge, MI
Classroom Teacher, June 2006-August 2010
- Developed, presented, and evaluated lesson plans designed for individual, small group and large group instruction in all core subject areas for second and fourth grade students based on Michigan Department of Education Standards and Benchmarks
Eaton Intermediate School District - Grand Ledge and Potterville Public Schools
Substitute Teacher, April-May 2005, January-June 2006
- Managed classrooms K-12 while teaching a variety of subjects including Spanish, Government, Physical Education, Music, Art, and Personal Health and Wellness
Community Education (Public Library)
St. Joe County Public Library - Education and Programming Dept, South Bend, IN
Manager, May 2021-January 2022
Manager, May 2021-January 2022
- Led team of six direct-report staff and over 50 additional library staff to develop educational programming (over 2,300 programs with over 38,000 attendees) and outreach (over 400 events with over 30,000 interactions) for St. Joe County at ten branch locations and various organizations across the community