Experience Summary
I have a Masters degree in Education, with solid performance in adult educational programming. I have an extensive background in program development and in providing training to a myriad of populations. I have worked with personnel seeking to improve literacy and job skills, developing specialized and specific programs to aid in their progression. With several years of work experience in human services, I have a diverse background and active knowledge of the workforce. I have provided training for a variety of populations and cultures. Additionally, I have years of experience assisting individuals in employment development. I have designed curricula and taught career preparations classes and well as consulted in career development and other adult education activities. I believe my background gives me the unique insight into diverse populations. I am confident that I can translate this knowledge in support of the traditional or non-traditional student in their search for increased knowledge and education as well as in their employment search. I have strong skills in resource development and teaching. Currently, I am in a leadership role that allows me to impart my knowledge to employees through formal training and guidance. I am a quick learner and feel confident that I can develop my skills and enhance my knowledge in areas that might be new to me.
Teaching Style
Providing educational support services is a continual, developmental process. Just as employees and students change, so should the support services that are available. Services should be flexible and diverse while at the same time maintaining the highest level of quality.
Strong educational supports will promote critical thinking and skill development in its students. It will offer variety, through complex learning environments and barrier-free opportunities. Additionally effective support services will address the whole student, from a personal perspective, offering assistance with non-academic issues that will allow the student to perform and achieve at his/her greatest capacity.
Creativity, consistency and collaborative efforts from a support service arena will enhance the likelihood for success at all levels. Through innovative and continually evaluated services, a diverse student body will be afforded the experience of academic and social value.
Educational support services, in my view, should be provided in a team fashion. Critical components of a support service program would include monitoring, assessment, mentoring, advising and intervention. Offering such services in a manner that promotes learning, thinking, communication and interaction would support the desired outcomes of the student, while at the same time offering invaluable personal growth opportunities for its community of learners.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued by |
| Degree |
Masters (M. Ed.) |
1995 |
Education |
Western Washington Univeristy |
| Degree |
BA |
1994 |
Human Services |
Western Washington Univeristy |
| Degree |
AAS |
1990 |
General |
Everett Community College |
| Other |
Registered |
2002 |
Registered Counselor |
Department of Health |
| Other |
Registered |
2002 |
Registered Nurses Assistant |
Department of Health |
| Certification |
Certification |
1990 |
Certificate of Management |
University of Washington |
| Other |
Training |
1998 |
Domestic Violence Training |
Snohomish County Center for Battered Women |
| Certification |
Certification |
1995 |
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator |
Center for the Application of Psychological Type |