Teacher and Workforce Advicor

Michelle A. Bitolas

***** **** *** #*** ********, TX 77330 832-***-**** **************@*******.*** Dear Hiring Professional,

I was thrilled to see your posting. I am confident that my education and experience qualify me to be a valuable addition to your organization. I have a BS in Psychology, Masters of Education, and a Doctoral degree as an Education Specialist. I am also ABD in a Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership with focus on Instruction. I believe that my experience in all levels of education give me the ability to inspire and motivate others to utilize their strengths and abilities to reach their full potential. My personality is friendly and approachable and allows for clear and open lines of communication for all stakeholders.

As my resume indicates, I was most recently a full time Advisor II and Workforce Advisor at Lone Star College, Conroe Center. I was also the Veterans Liaison for the Conroe Center. I was the Workforce Advisor in charge of Welding, Machining and Automotive programs. As the only full time Advisor at the Conroe Center, I was also Head of Advising and in charge of various aspects of all Enrollment Services including training of Enrollment Services. I possess more than 10 years of progressive experience as a director, math teacher, TRIO program specialist and coach. My educational history includes valuable coursework in psychology, education, and organizational leadership. I also have knowledge of Adult Learning Theories and applications and various instructional platform. I have helped design student curriculum and analyzed effectiveness of learning systems.

My education and experience allow me to have valuable insight into the needs of families, organizations, and administration. I am flexible in my assignment and work well in a collaborative environment. I analyze situations and take initiative to additional perform duties as needed. I have a happy and positive attitude and will work diligently to complete any assigned job. I am extremely friendly and I am exceptional as I work with diverse populations. I would be happy to provide greater detail about my skills and experience during an interview. Please call me at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Michelle A. Bitolas

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Michelle A. Bitolas

25710 Loop 494 #112 Kingwood, TX 77330 832-***-**** **************@*******.*** Objective

Experience

Helping others reach their full potential for leading a purpose filled life through education.

7/16 – 9/19 Lone Star College Conroe, TX

Advisor II, Workforce Advisor/Veterans Liaison, Department Lead Full-time/Paid

• Plan and Analyze Curriculum schedules

• Hire and train staff

• Plan Department Agenda

• Advise students on academic programs, class selection, and transfer pathways.

• Track academic progress and student success. Respond to early alerts from instructors and notify students.

• Assist students in creating academic plans. Assist students with TSI preparation.

• Assist with Career Advising and appropriate program selection.

• Advise EDUC 1300, freshman experience, students. Advise Veteran students and assist with liaison services with Veterans Programs at Montgomery Campus. 8/10 – 7/14 Truth or Consequences MS T or C, NM

8th Grade Math Teacher/Math Department Director/High School and Middle School Track Coach Full-time/Paid

• Prepare lesson plans per state standards.

• Teach math lessons using differentiated instruction techniques and assess learning with formative and summative assessments.

• Attend professional development trainings to maintain skills and teaching strategies.

• Administer and proctor high stakes testing in computerized and paper format. Analyze data from testing for student intervention and enrichment planning.

• Hold department meetings and Math Goal Team meetings to analyze data from student achievements tests and progress monitoring tests.

• Leadership team member.

• MC2 New Mexico State University Math Leadership and Implementation Team

• National Conference for Teachers of Mathematics attendee and member.

• MC2 New Mexico State University Math Implementation Team 4

12/08-10/09 Good Samaritan Nursing Alamogordo, NM

Good Samarian Society, Betty Dare Nursing Center, Director of Social Services Full- time/Paid

• Social Services Department Director.

• Supervise admissions/discharge coordinators and social work assistants.

• Maintain department budget.

• Attend committee meetings.

• Perform resident advocate duties.

• Write incident reports and resident care plans.

• input data entries for Medicare/Medicaid.

• Investigate resident complaints.

• Direct care plan team meetings for residents.

2/08 – 9/08 Papson-Korzan Insurance Alamogordo, NM Farmers Insurance Licensed Agent in Property and Casualty Insurance Full-time/Paid

• Maintain knowledge of state laws and statutes as well as Farmer’s rules for insurance.

• Maintain policies and payments for auto, life, property, and commercial accounts for various companies that are used.

• Communicate with underwriters for special considerations and exceptions for clients.

• Perform exterior home and vehicle inspections and maintain communication for claims.

• Maintain current information in database and recruit and quote rates for new and existing clients.

• Perform detailed training for new employees.

8/07 – 3/08 CYFD - State of New Mexico Alamogordo, NM Children, Youth and Families Department, La Placita Reintegration Center Juvenile Corrections Officer Journeyman Full-time/Paid

Supervise and assist juvenile clients with all aspects of daily living.

Maintain caseload of juvenile clients and was responsible for safety and security.

Plan group outings for client recreation as well as job searches and school.

Record all information on client behavior in database.

Participate in individual behavior modification meetings with Juvenile Probation Officer, therapist, parent, supervisor, and client as scheduled.

Maintain caseload of juvenile clients and was responsible for safety and security.

Plan group outings for client recreation as well as job searches and school.

Record all information on client behavior in database.

Participate in individual behavior modification meetings with Juvenile Probation Officer, therapist, parent, supervisor, and client as scheduled. 5

Education

10/05 – 08/07 ENMU-Roswell Roswell, NM

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center Program Specialist Full-time/Paid

Provide academic counseling.

Hire and supervise tutors at Maintain current knowledge of academic programs

for participating sites.

Maintain timesheets, payroll information and manage budget for contracted tutors.

Maintain files and perform data entry.

Attend trainings to maintain current knowledge of federal policies on grant programs and financial aid.

Elected member of Professional Staff Senate at ENMU-Roswell. 8/03 – 10/05 Alamogordo High School Alamogordo, NM Registrar in Guidance Department Full-time/Paid

Assisted and prepared class schedules, registration and grades.

Assist students/parents with information for colleges, testing, and acquiring scholarships.

Maintain student files, photocopy transcripts and mail to colleges, recruiters, etc.

Write Letters of Attendance to: Social Security, Military Recruiters, US Military, German Air Force, and Insurance Companies.

Assist with Student Registration- forms, questions, and necessary items.

Maintain Counselor Intervention Summary (year-end).

Supervise student aides.

Ed.D. Organizational Leadership, Instructional Focus (ABD) 12/15 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

Ed.S. K-12 Education Specialist

12/15 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

M.Ed. Elementary Education

KDP Honor Society

5/2010 Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

B.S. Psychology

5/2010 Liberty University Lynchburg, VA

A.A.

5/1998 New Mexico State University Las Cruces, NM

Lone Star College Annual Advising Conference – February 2019 OnBase Training – September 2016

Veterans Liaison Training – September 2016

MC2 Leadership Implementation Team Math Summer Institute – June 9-13, 2014. 6

Training

MC2 Leadership Implementation Team Math Summer Institute – June 11-15, 2013. NCTM - National Conference for the Teachers of Mathematics – April 19- 24, 2012. SDI- Differentiated Instruction Training - July 12-16, 2011. SAEOPP Priority 2 – Legislative and Regulatory Requirements for Operation of the Federal Trio Programs; Personnel Management; and Student Financial Aid. - August 2-6, 2006. NMPED – Test Administrator Training

FINANCIAL AID TRAINING - January 27, 2006

NMSFAA FINANCIAL AID CONFERENCE - March 15-17, 2006 STRENGTHENING QUALITY IN SCHOOLS - Orientation to Baldridge, October 2-3, 2003 STRENGTHENING QUALITY IN SCHOOLS - Baldridge in the Classroom, October 15 - 17, 2003

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