Thomas L. Heath
P.O. Box ***, Udall, KS ***** (H) 620-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.*** (C) 316-***-****
Objective Helping others to gain life skills through my experience and knowledge.
Education M.Ed., Interdisciplinary Studies B.S., Total Quality Management
National-Louis University University of Maryland
Rohrbacher Strasse 47 European Division, Unit 29216
69115 Heidelberg, Germany, June 2000 APO AE 09012, June 1998
Employment History
• Substitute Teacher, K through Gr 12, Sep 2011 to Present
• College Admissions Director and International Student Advisor, Jul 2002 to Jul 2011 *
• English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Coordinator/Instructor, Aug 2001 to Jul 2002
• Elementary School Library Technician/Special Presenter, Jan 1992 to Aug 2001
• Food Supply Computer Operator, May 1991 to Jan 1992 (temporary DOD position)
• Vehicle Operator, Mar 1991 to May 1991 (temporary DOD position)
• Movie Theater Manager/Trainer, Jun 1990 to Mar 1991
• Air Force Comptroller Administration Manager/Trainer, July 1987 to May 1990 (last position held in military)
Admissions Director Experience *
• Supervised and trained several clerks and volunteers to assist in Admissions Office
• Recruited new applicants, and supervises systematic mailings
• Developed an applicant management program to meet needs of applicants better
• Counseled all stateside and overseas applicants through the application process
• Created and maintained the Interested Applicant Log and performed follow-up action
• Communicated with applicants’ parents on a myriad of issues
• Communicated through Email, telephone, and in person
• Communicated with Dean of Men and Dean of Women concerning new applicants
• Developed institution’s first statistical reports on college applicants as a management tool
• Created new forms to be management tools to gather information effectively and efficiently
• Created and prepared the Student Projection Report to inform college faculty and staff
• Submitted additions and changes to the college catalog/handbook, brochures, leaflets, etc
• Promoted other divisions of the institute to incoming callers as appropriate
• Active Member of the Academic Affairs Committee
International Student Advisor Experience *
• As PDSO, submitted Form I-17 School Application to SEVIS
• Initiated and submitted the all SEVIS transactions for the college and students
• Communicated with applicants and students concerning immigration issues
• Counseled students before and during the submission of the training applications to SEVIS
• Assisted and counseled international students in maintaining their F-1 student visa status
• Published the International Student Bulletin to keep staff and students informed
• Supervised incoming and outgoing transfers of F-1 Students
• Assisted students with all Curricular and Optional Practical Training applications
• Reported any student out-of-status to USCIS
• Coordinated with the internship site supervisors and student intern on immigration issues
Past Work Experience
Hartland Institute, P.O. Box 1, Rapidan, VA 22733
English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Coordinator/Instructor, Aug 2001 to Jul 2002
Supervisor: Dr. Colin Standish, 540-***-****, Ext 231. Departure Reason: Promoted
• Wrote first operating procedures for the EFL Program
• Rewrote English assessment examinations and placement tests for the EFL Program
• Prepared lesson plans for Beginner, Immediate, and Advanced EFL classes
• Wrote first operating procedures for the EFL Program
• Rewrote English assessment examination and placement tests for EFL Program
• Prepared lesson plans for Beginner, Immediate, and Advanced EFL Classes
• Coordinated and conducted on-campus activities for ELF student application
• Chaired meetings with other EFL instructors to discuss program improvement
Department of Defense Dependent Schools, Unit 5185 Box 40, APO 09464
Library Technician/Special Presenter, Jan 1992 to Aug 2001
Supervisor: Mr. Ed Drosdrowski, 011 (44-163*-******. Departure reason: Return to the USA.
• Supervised circulation and return of all library materials in a large elementary school
• Established and operated a new library annex facility with little or no supervision
• Identified many problems areas in the library and provided recommendations
• Coordinated with the base librarian on year-round activities
• Managed a team of volunteers comprising; civilians, military personnel, students, and retirees
• Conducted special presentations to elementary students upon teachers’ requests
Additional Training
• Toastmasters International, 2007 to 2010, Competent Communicator Award 2010
• Sexual Harassment for School Employees, Sep 2012
• Safe Work Practices, Sep 2012
• Bullying Prevention, Sep 2012
• Bloodborne Pathogens for School Employees, Sep 2012
• Slips, Trips and Falls Prevention, Sep 2012
Other Interests
• United States Air Force Retired (over 20 years)
• Fossils Hunting, Collecting and Presenting
• Family Genealogy and History
Memberships
• Life Member, Union Spring Academy Alumni Associations, 1969 to present
• Life Member, Military Retirees Association of United Kingdom, 1988 to present