Tutor
ANGELA R. HOUK
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Innovative and creative educator dedicated to student learning and experiential learning. Experienced with curriculum development/revision, teaching, and preparing students for employment.
Experience
SHEPHERDS COLLEGE –- Union Grove, WI September 2008 to Present
Shepherds College is a three-year accredited post-secondary school, training individuals with intellectual disabilities for employment in the culinary, horticulture, and technology fields.
Academic Advisor/Instructor/Dean of Education/Vice President of Academics and Training/Policy Advisor
• Developed all aspects academic training from conception to successful implementation resulting in employment placement rate of 86% for 2017 graduates.
• Created experiential and learner-centered curriculum to prepare students with intellectual disabilities for gainful employment; taught classes and conducted staff trainings.
• Evaluated student needs and industry employment standards to develop curriculum for employment readiness.
• Designed curriculum and assessment benchmarks for all academic classes, including Employment Readiness, Communications, Culinary Arts, Horticulture, and Technology.
• Cultivated relationships with stakeholders including advisory team members, supervisors, and employers.
• Attended seminars and workshops, met with professionals, and researched best practices to maintain current, enhance curriculum, and improve training programs.
• Conducted admissions interviews and assessed prospective students, wrote reports summarizing assessments, and determined enrollment status; oversaw re-enrollment paperwork process.
• Communicated with students, faculty, employers, alumni, advisory team members, and internship supervisors.
• Created and delegated workflow for project management; reviewed workflow for efficiency to meet deadlines.
• Oversaw accurate and confidential maintenance of student records including report cards, transcripts, and others.
• Secured accreditation consisting of 10 standards and 210 criteria, meeting all requirements with 100% accuracy.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION – Milwaukee, WI December 2007 to September 2008
University of Wisconsin-Extension extends knowledge and resources to people where they live and work; 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization in Wisconsin with more than 150,000 urban, suburban, and rural youth.
4-H Educator
•Coordinated logistics for summer camp and county fair.
• Used self-designed newsletter to communicate information to 4-H clubs and celebrate youth’s accomplishments.
• Developed curriculum to train 4-H youth for club officer roles.
• Recruited and trained adult club leaders.
• Implemented Health Rocks! curriculum in 16 summer 4-H clubs promoting healthy life choices with at-risk youth.
• Supervised 4-H programs for Milwaukee County including compliance to procedures and policies.
MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION – Milwaukee, WI June 1995 to May 2007
Milwaukee Rescue Mission provides shelter, food, and education to the homeless and at-Risk youth in the Milwaukee area.
Assistant Youth Director
• Developed curriculum, wrote lesson plans, and taught at-risk youth.
• Directed summer school programming for 200 inner-city children and coordinated after-school tutoring program for 100+ elementary, middle school, and high school youth.
• Mentored youth with academics, healthy life choices, college preparation, and college selection; most youth were first-generation college students.
Education
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School - Deerfield, IL
MASTER OF ARTS: Religion December 2009
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Stevens Point, WI
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: Communication August 1994
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at Waukesha - Waukesha, WI
ASSOCIATE OF ART AND SCIENCE December 1992
Volunteer Experience
CHILD ADVOCATE – World Vision – Federal Way, WA January 2016 to Present
International organization that fosters partnerships in local communities working with the poor and oppressed to promote transformational development, provide emergency relief, and increase public awareness.
• Educated individuals about ways to sponsor and positively impact children living in poverty.
• Represented World Vision by hosting information tables at various events in different cities.
USHER – Waukesha Civic Theatre – Waukesha, WI August 2010 to May 2015
Provides live theatre performances to entertain individuals and provide educational opportunities to enrich the lives of participants.
• Greeted and assisted guests in locating seats.
• Provided tickets at Will Call.
• Sold concessions.
Strengths
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Strategic Thinker and Problem-solver
• Curriculum Development and Lesson Plan Writing
• Team Player and Collaborator
• Organization and Time Management
• Strong Work Ethic and Results-Oriented
ANGELA R. HOUK
------------
Innovative and creative educator dedicated to student learning and experiential learning. Experienced with curriculum development/revision, teaching, and preparing students for employment.
Experience
SHEPHERDS COLLEGE –- Union Grove, WI September 2008 to Present
Shepherds College is a three-year accredited post-secondary school, training individuals with intellectual disabilities for employment in the culinary, horticulture, and technology fields.
Academic Advisor/Instructor/Dean of Education/Vice President of Academics and Training/Policy Advisor
• Developed all aspects academic training from conception to successful implementation resulting in employment placement rate of 86% for 2017 graduates.
• Created experiential and learner-centered curriculum to prepare students with intellectual disabilities for gainful employment; taught classes and conducted staff trainings.
• Evaluated student needs and industry employment standards to develop curriculum for employment readiness.
• Designed curriculum and assessment benchmarks for all academic classes, including Employment Readiness, Communications, Culinary Arts, Horticulture, and Technology.
• Cultivated relationships with stakeholders including advisory team members, supervisors, and employers.
• Attended seminars and workshops, met with professionals, and researched best practices to maintain current, enhance curriculum, and improve training programs.
• Conducted admissions interviews and assessed prospective students, wrote reports summarizing assessments, and determined enrollment status; oversaw re-enrollment paperwork process.
• Communicated with students, faculty, employers, alumni, advisory team members, and internship supervisors.
• Created and delegated workflow for project management; reviewed workflow for efficiency to meet deadlines.
• Oversaw accurate and confidential maintenance of student records including report cards, transcripts, and others.
• Secured accreditation consisting of 10 standards and 210 criteria, meeting all requirements with 100% accuracy.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EXTENSION – Milwaukee, WI December 2007 to September 2008
University of Wisconsin-Extension extends knowledge and resources to people where they live and work; 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization in Wisconsin with more than 150,000 urban, suburban, and rural youth.
4-H Educator
•Coordinated logistics for summer camp and county fair.
• Used self-designed newsletter to communicate information to 4-H clubs and celebrate youth’s accomplishments.
• Developed curriculum to train 4-H youth for club officer roles.
• Recruited and trained adult club leaders.
• Implemented Health Rocks! curriculum in 16 summer 4-H clubs promoting healthy life choices with at-risk youth.
• Supervised 4-H programs for Milwaukee County including compliance to procedures and policies.
MILWAUKEE RESCUE MISSION – Milwaukee, WI June 1995 to May 2007
Milwaukee Rescue Mission provides shelter, food, and education to the homeless and at-Risk youth in the Milwaukee area.
Assistant Youth Director
• Developed curriculum, wrote lesson plans, and taught at-risk youth.
• Directed summer school programming for 200 inner-city children and coordinated after-school tutoring program for 100+ elementary, middle school, and high school youth.
• Mentored youth with academics, healthy life choices, college preparation, and college selection; most youth were first-generation college students.
Education
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School - Deerfield, IL
MASTER OF ARTS: Religion December 2009
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Stevens Point, WI
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: Communication August 1994
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee at Waukesha - Waukesha, WI
ASSOCIATE OF ART AND SCIENCE December 1992
Volunteer Experience
CHILD ADVOCATE – World Vision – Federal Way, WA January 2016 to Present
International organization that fosters partnerships in local communities working with the poor and oppressed to promote transformational development, provide emergency relief, and increase public awareness.
• Educated individuals about ways to sponsor and positively impact children living in poverty.
• Represented World Vision by hosting information tables at various events in different cities.
USHER – Waukesha Civic Theatre – Waukesha, WI August 2010 to May 2015
Provides live theatre performances to entertain individuals and provide educational opportunities to enrich the lives of participants.
• Greeted and assisted guests in locating seats.
• Provided tickets at Will Call.
• Sold concessions.
Strengths
• Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills
• Strategic Thinker and Problem-solver
• Curriculum Development and Lesson Plan Writing
• Team Player and Collaborator
• Organization and Time Management
• Strong Work Ethic and Results-Oriented