History and Eduational educator and travel enthusiast-- Travel Agent
Resume:
Eric J. Beers, Ph.D.
Professional Licensed Teacher, National Certified Counselor (NCC), Guidance Counselor, College/Career Counselor
H/Cell 719-***-**** W 719-***-****
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
****.*****@*****.*** or ************@*****.***
EMPLOYMENT TARGET:
Obtain employment as a High School or College Psychology or History Instructor; or as a College Admissions Professional and/or as a College Student Advisor/Student Support Services Professional.
EDUCATION:
Year Completed, Degree, Institution, Area of Study
2001 Ph.D. California Coast University, Counseling Psychology
Santa Ana, CA; “A Critical Analysis of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Programs and the Development of a Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Program for (for Post-Violence incidents in) Schools” Ph.D. Doctoral Dissertation.
1999 M.A. University of Northern Colorado, Secondary/Post Secondary School Counseling, 4.0 GPA Honors student, Greeley, CO
1995 B.A. University of Northern Colorado, Secondary Social Sciences, Education, Cum Laude Honors Graduate, Greeley, Co
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
1999-present National Certified Counselor (NCC) National Counseling License
1999-present Colorado School Counselor’s License (K-12)
1995-present Colorado Professional Teacher’s License (Social Studies, Grades 7-12)
Work Experience:
2019-present Air Academy High School, USAFA, CO Advanced Placement World History and U.S. History, and Colorado History Teacher, 10th and 11th graders, Air Academy High School, USAFA, CO (Full-time/40 hours per week)
2004-2023 International Tour Guide and Consultant with EF and Explorica Educational Tours.
Coordinate and lead international travel experiences (Coordinate including, itineraries, communication with travelers, tour guides, hotels, drivers, risk management, etc.)
I have led Educational Tours to France, Italy, Greece, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Holland, Belgium, United Kingdom, Ireland, Mexico, and Costa Rica, as well as dozens of states in the U.S.
I have appeared on two of Rick Steves’ Podcasts! (Part-time)
2009-2021 Director of College Counseling/Counseling, Co-Dept. Chair Student Services, Air Academy High School, USAFA, CO (Full-Time/40 hours per week)
Coordinate the College and Career Center--delivering a comprehensive College/Career curriculum in classroom presentations, and coordinating our online delivery system.
As Department Chairman responsibilities include maintaining budget and setting department goals for our Student Services Department. Coordinate crisis response reports. Conduct crisis counseling and risk reports.
Supervise office staff and student support workers, supervise interns, and mediates conflicts.
Advise students with finding the right “fit” for college and/or career
Direct both incoming and outgoing study abroad students.
1999-2017 Adjunct Psychology Instructor, Pikes Peak Community College, Colo. Spgs. (Part-Time)
Teach college courses in General Psychology, Human Development, Abnormal Psychology, Multi-cultural issues, etc.
Advise college students on careers, internships, classes.
Work with a variety of student with varying learning styles & accommodations.
1999-2009 High School Guidance Counselor, Pine Creek High School, Colo. Spgs. CO (Full Time/40 hours per week) (Co-Department Chairperson, 2005-2008 school years)
Counsel high school students with academic, social/emotional, and college/career exploration and their families
Consult and collaboratively work with community mental health agencies, Coordinate developmental needs of students, parent-teacher conferences and manage a dynamic counseling department.
Co-developed the school’s Peer Counseling/Mediation Program.
1997-1999 Social Studies Teacher (Liberty High School, Colorado Springs, CO) (Full Time/40 hours per week)
Taught Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Placement Psychology, World Geography, Civics, and World History teacher
1995-1997 Social Science Teacher (7th grade—World History) and Middle School Basketball Coach, Challenger M.S., Colo Spgs, CO (Full Time)
Effectively taught social studies (World History) in a 7th grade level team of teachers. Use a variety of teaching methods and assessment methods for a range of learning styles
Awards:
Channel 13 KRDO-TV/Alive to Strive--Southern Colorado Educator of the Year 2003-2004.
Academy District 20, Education Team of the Year, Student Services, 2005-2006
Two-Time University of Northern Colorado Social Science Departmental Scholar of the Year
Professional Affiliations:
National Board of Certified Counselors
Colorado School Counseling Association (CSCA)
National Association for College Admission Counseling
Areas of Specialization:
Social Studies Teacher Education and Pedagogy
K--Post-Secondary School Counseling, Coordination, Consultation
Crisis Counseling/Suicide Prevention/School Violence
Child/Adolescent Psychology/Counseling
Research Areas/Hobbies/Interest Areas:
International and Cultural Social Psychology
Career Development
Counselor Education
Sports and Performance Psychology, exercise and fitness
Gardening and Nutrition—I have been gardening since I was 8 years old
Courses Taught:
World and United States History
World Geography and Geography of US and Canada
Service Experience:
August 2008-present--Regular volunteer with the One can-I can-Food collection ministry at Woodmen Valley Chapel-assist with the weekly contribution, collecting, sorting, and distribution of food to the homeless and economically challenged population throughout Colorado Springs.
August 2007-present (intermittent)--Volunteer with ACT’s community make-over projects—help clean-up, rebuild, and “make-over” lower-socioeconomic neighborhoods of Colorado Springs (landscaping, maintenance, and simple building/remodeling tasks.)
Personal and Supervisor References:
UCCS and PPCC admission counselors can comment for my experience and professionalism
oChris Beiswanger/Ariadna Coffman—UCCS, Kevin Hudgens/Zach Lebsock—PPCC
Dan Olson, Principal, Air Academy High School, 719-***-****, ***.*****@*****.***
Sean Whitson, Assistant Principal, Air Academy High School, 719-***-****, ****.********@*****.***
Stephanie Cornelio, College/Career Counselor, Pine Creek High School, 719-***-****, *********.********@*****.***
Bliss DiJulio, Dept Chair Psychology Dept. PPCC, 719-***-****
Dr. Michael Trumbull, past-Dept. Chair Psychology Dept. PPCC, 719-***-****, *******.********@****.***
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