Colleen Timmons
Praha
Summary
Detail oriented student affairs professional with strong interpersonal skills, and over 20 years experience in student services and higher education. Demonstrates proactive leadership and collaboration with various units, and continual assessment of applications to improve outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Anglo-American University
Prague
09.2021 - Current
- Advise and assist in the planning and development of the school's programs
- Act as the point person to manage the opening, scheduling, and cancellation of courses and assign instructors to courses and their sections
- Coordinate student registration, scheduling, orientation and other programs for the school
- Supervise Assistant Dean and School Coordinator to ensure that the administrative processes are clear and goals are met, including standards of academic excellence and diversity
- Ensures that student and academic records are appropriately maintained
- Oversee orchestration of Graduation Examinations
- Oversee the development and improvement of school policies, procedures, rules and regulations, and act as administrative coordinator for same with faculty
- Ensure that faculty records are maintained
- Ensure that student related policies and procedures are maintained, communicated and implemented.
English Language Teacher
Presto Language School
Prague
09.2021 - Current
- Teach basic English skills including reading, writing and speaking
- Compose lesson plans in order to successfully incorporate the full duration of each lesson
- Execute lessons efficiently using different styles of teaching depending on the content
- Engage students to ensure a lively classroom atmosphere.
Assistant Dean of Academic Services
Tulane University Law School
New Orleans
07.2004 - 06.2021
- Managed students records and registration, and completed data compilation for statistical reports
- Established and scheduled all administrative aspects of the law school exam period
- Defined and monitored special programming associated with the Law School curriculum
- Reviewed all grade data to determine honors, class rankings, dismissals, and completed certification of graduating law students
- Coordinated web-based application with technical staff, and tuition calculation activities with Registrar and Accounts Receivable.
Teacher
VIPKid
New Orleans
12.2016 - 05.2021
- Offered fully immersive, one-on-one online English language instruction for students in China
- Use of curriculum based on the U.S
- Common Core State Standards
- Administered unit assessments to measure student achievement
- Provided timely feedback regarding individual student’s academic progress.
Assistant to the Dean, College of Business
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette
05.2001 - 06.2004
- Managed all student services functions for B.I
- Moody III College of Business Administration
- Responsible for advising, transcript evaluation, appeals processing and scholarship evaluation
- Completed analysis of enrollment trends and cost per student credit hour data
- Assisted in the compilation of data and records related to accreditation compliance.
First Grade Teacher
St. Charles Parish Schools
Norco
11.2000 - 04.2001
- Taught all subjects to first grade students; designed and implemented daily lesson plans
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to develop instructional strategies
- Reviewed curriculum and developed alternative approaches to presenting lessons.
Assistant Director and Instructor
Sylvan Learning Center
New Orleans
07.1998 - 01.2001
- Oversaw day-to-day operations including management of curriculum implementation
- Monitored student progress through test implementation, and adapted learning plans
- Utilized various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and tutored students at various levels.
Operations Manager
University of Phoenix
Baton Rouge
04.1999 - 10.2000
- Advised new and continuing students and conducted new student orientation
- Maintained facility management of the Baton Rouge Learning Center
- Conducted class visits on a regular basis, and reported results to the Director.
Enrollment Services Advisor
Delgado Community College
New Orleans
06.1996 - 07.1998
- Planned all phases of recruitment to designated schools in the Metro New Orleans area
- Organized and implemented an effective orientation program for new and transfer students
- Acted as an academic advisor for new and transfer students during orientation sessions and during registration periods.
Education
Master of Arts - Student Personnel Services
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05-1996
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA05-1993
Skills
- Academic Plan Development
- Student Guidance
- Academic Administration
- Student Registration
- Planning and Coordination
- Student Assessment
- Faculty Collaboration
- Enrollment Management
Certification
- TEFL Certification - August 2021
Timeline
Vice Dean, School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Anglo-American University
09.2021 - Current
English Language Teacher
Presto Language School
09.2021 - Current
Teacher
VIPKid
12.2016 - 05.2021
Assistant Dean of Academic Services
Tulane University Law School
07.2004 - 06.2021
Assistant to the Dean, College of Business
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
05.2001 - 06.2004
First Grade Teacher
St. Charles Parish Schools
11.2000 - 04.2001
Operations Manager
University of Phoenix
04.1999 - 10.2000
Assistant Director and Instructor
Sylvan Learning Center
07.1998 - 01.2001
Enrollment Services Advisor
Delgado Community College
06.1996 - 07.1998
Master of Arts - Student Personnel Services
Northwestern State University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Northwestern State University
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