WORK EXPERIENCE

Southeast Community College, Lincoln, NE 2010-Present Career Coordinator (Western Region) for SENCAP (Southeast Nebraska Career Academy Partnership) As a Career Coordinator, I use my passion for guiding students to a career where they will be successful and happy. Part of that process includes guiding the creation of resumes and cover letters that will set the students apart from other job or scholarship applicants. Providing students with opportunities to observe and practice interviewing with professionals in their career interest area assists the students in confirming the choices they are making are the right choices for their adult life. I also see myself as a liaison between SCC and their instructors to the high schools and their students. Assisting counselors with the process of completing hard-copy registrations more efficient is a priority of mine. Throughout the school year, I meet with counselors and principals to trouble-shoot any issues and to listen to any suggestions they might have to make the career experience for the student more challenging and successful. My role in arranging field trips, assisting in setting up job shadows, attending and helping plan college fairs, attending and participating in convocations to promote the Academies, and facilitating the online portfolio is essential in making the Career Academies successful. I feel my greatest accomplishment as a Coordinator of the West Region is a 150% increase in student participation in the past four years. Crete Public Schools, Crete, Nebraska Substitute Teacher 6-12 2007 - 2010 Instructor of 7-12 Special Education 1980 - 2007 Adapted curriculum for 9-12 resource Mathematics and Social Studies; managed & assessed academic needs of 25-35 students annually through I.E.P.s & 504 Plans; served as advocate between teachers, special needs students and their parents; developed a cooperative learning environment with interactive lessons; facilitated staff and parent meetings; member of Principals Advisory Committee; served on North Central Accreditation Committee; High School Junior Varsity volleyball coach; Middle School track coach Union Bank & Trust, Crete, NE 2007-2009 Part-time teller Managed incoming mail; performed basic deposit & withdrawal transactions; responsible for confirming incoming vault currency for Crete branch Wilber Public Schools, Wilber, NE 1979 1980 Instructor of 7-12 Special Education Students Taught English and Social Studies curriculum to 9-12 grade students with learning disabilities; administrated the goals and objectives of special needs students; created curriculum that addressed the currents needs of students Waneks of Crete, Crete, NE Sales Representative Co-managed department; sold electronics and appliances 1977 1979

Hayes County Schools, Hayes Center, NE 1975 1977 Instructor of K-8 Physical Education Physical Education instructor; High School Head Volleyball coach; Middle School Head Track coach

EDUCATION
University of Kearney, Kearney, NE Continuing Education Vocational Special Needs Specialist Degree with Emphasis in Career Education Various post-graduate coursework, 58 hours 1974 2004

Doane College, Crete, NE Certification: K-12 Special Needs Education Major: Education Certification: K-12 Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts

1977 1979 1969 1973

COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT

Tutored homebound students throughout school year Created and maintained summer school program for area schools P.E.O Reciprocity Group VII Officer, 1993-1995 and 2012-Present Nebraska State International Peace Scholarship Chairman, 2009-2011 Chapter CM Past President, 1989-1991 and 1999-2001 State Delegate, 1989 and 1990 1980 2007 1993 2003 1970 Present