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Ottley Wright

Greeley

Summary

Dynamic Academic Advisor with a proven track record at Chadron State College and Aims Community College, adept at enhancing student success through strategic academic planning and personalized mentorship. Skilled in data analysis and student advocacy, I improved retention rates by providing tailored guidance, fostering a supportive environment that empowers students to achieve their educational and career goals.


Knowledgeable Academic Advisor with proven background in guiding students through academic planning and course selection. Successfully implemented personalized advising strategies that enhanced student retention and satisfaction. Demonstrated proficiency in student counseling and curriculum development.


Focused Academic Advisor with eighteen plus years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.


Experienced with academic advising, focusing on student success and retention. Uses effective communication and counseling techniques to guide students through their academic journey. Knowledge of curriculum development and student support services.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Advisor I

Aims Community College
11.2017 - Current
  • Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
  • Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
  • Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Improved retention rates by providing personalized guidance to students at various stages of their academic journey.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
  • Provided ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties, resulting in improved performance.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to develop targeted interventions for academically at-risk students.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in higher education advising.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, ensuring timely updates and interventions as needed.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Coordinated orientation events for new students, ensuring a smooth transition into their chosen academic program.
  • Evaluated transfer credit and degree requirements, streamlining the process for incoming transfer students.

Academic Advisor

Chadron State College
07.2008 - 07.2016
  • Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, providing mentorship and fostering personal growth.
  • Promoted campus resources such as tutoring services or counseling centers to help students overcome barriers to success.
  • Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
  • Enhanced student success by developing and implementing comprehensive academic plans.
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Served as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and administration to address concerns or conflicts that arose during the course of study.
  • Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
  • Provided ongoing support for students experiencing academic difficulties, resulting in improved performance.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
  • Improved retention rates by providing personalized guidance to students at various stages of their academic journey.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to develop targeted interventions for academically at-risk students.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay current on best practices in higher education advising.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to identify trends in student success factors and adjust advising strategies accordingly.
  • Evaluated transfer credit and degree requirements, streamlining the process for incoming transfer students.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, ensuring timely updates and interventions as needed.
  • Coordinated orientation events for new students, ensuring a smooth transition into their chosen academic program.
  • Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Delivered supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
  • Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
  • Assisted students in exploring and selecting career paths.
  • Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
  • Encouraged students to explore age-appropriate and career-related opportunities.
  • Advocated for students to access available resources.

Assistant Professor

Chadron State College
08.2003 - 07.2008
  • Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
  • Managed caseloads effectively, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance while maintaining high-quality service delivery.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
  • Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
  • Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
  • Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
  • Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
  • Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
  • Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
  • Developed innovative curriculum for interdisciplinary courses, fostering a broader understanding of various subjects for students.
  • Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
  • Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
  • Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for the Health, Physical Education, Recreation curriculum.
  • Expanded course offerings within the department by suggesting new electives based on emerging trends in academia.
  • Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
  • Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
  • Streamlined the grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
  • Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
  • Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
  • Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
  • Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
  • Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
  • Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
  • Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
  • Supported multidisciplinary research teams focused on scholarly publication.
  • Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
  • Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
  • Participated in various campus memberships at each assigned school to promote academics and faculty development.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.

Adjunct Faculty Member

Colorado State University
08.1998 - 12.2001
  • Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
  • Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
  • Developed supplemental materials to support diverse learning needs within the classroom.
  • Scored exams and graded student performance fairly.
  • Delivered engaging lectures on various subjects, ensuring maximum retention of information among students.
  • Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
  • Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
  • Established strong rapport with students, creating an inclusive learning environment that fostered curiosity and critical thinking skills.
  • Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
  • Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies in lectures.
  • Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
  • Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
  • Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
  • Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
  • Emphasized active learning techniques such as group discussions, debates, or problem-solving activities during class time.
  • Provided academic advising for students, assisting them with course selection and career planning.
  • Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
  • Presented research findings at professional conferences, showcasing cutting-edge knowledge within respective fields of study.
  • Increased student engagement through the implementation of interactive activities during class sessions.
  • Organized time, space and resources to balance advanced instruction, challenging workloads and stringent deadlines.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge in respective fields of expertise by attending conferences and workshops.
  • Supported student success outside of the classroom by offering office hours for one-on-one assistance or group tutoring sessions.
  • Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students.
  • Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
  • Participated in departmental meetings, contributing valuable input regarding program improvements and faculty initiatives.
  • Mentored students for academic success, guiding them in research projects and presentations.
  • Boosted course effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to revise curricula and assessment methods.
  • Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
  • Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
  • Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

Teaching Assistant

University Of Northern Colorado
08.1998 - 12.2000
  • Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
  • Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
  • Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to provide additional support for struggling students, leading to improved academic outcomes.
  • Managed a classroom of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted in the development of course materials, ensuring content was relevant and engaging for students.
  • Mentored new graduate teaching assistants, providing guidance on best practices and classroom management strategies.
  • Enhanced student engagement by developing interactive teaching methods.
  • Implemented innovative assessment methods, providing more comprehensive evaluations of student learning.
  • Conducted detailed research for academic papers, contributing to significant findings in field.
  • Facilitated academic success, offering personalized tutoring sessions for students struggling with course material.
  • Supported curriculum development, aligning course content with current academic standards and student needs.
  • Encouraged academic excellence, mentoring students on effective study strategies and time management.
  • Streamlined grading process, ensuring timely feedback on assignments and exams.
  • Assisted in academic advising, helping students plan their education paths and career goals.
  • Developed and graded exams and assessments to evaluate student learning and provide feedback on performance.
  • Advised and mentored students on navigating academic and professional goals with support and guidance.
  • Planned and delivered lectures and course materials to communicate course content and provide students with subject matter knowledge.
  • Kept accurate records of student performance to track student progress and provide feedback on performance.
  • Helped students develop diligent study habits and strategies to achieve successful outcomes.
  • Monitored student progress to identify weaknesses and provide recommendations for improvement.
  • Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
  • Mentored and advised students to focus on academics and explore career paths and opportunities.
  • Built and maintained professional relationships with students and faculty members.
  • Devised and implemented strategies for engaging students in class discussions.
  • Prepared letters of recommendation for students looking to obtain internships and cooperative opportunities.

Education

Ph.D. (ABD) - Sports And Exercise Science

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
12-2008

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus
Hawaii
12-2003

Master of Science - Sports And Exercise Science

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
12-1998

Skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Student development
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Academic monitoring
  • Proficiency in Data Analysis and Visualization, Graphic Design, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Office Suite, Spreadsheets, Social Media, Data Entry, Presentation Software and Communication and Collaboration Tools
  • Student advocacy
  • Creativity in advising
  • Ethical behavior
  • Career guidance
  • Career counseling
  • Education model development
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Academic counseling
  • Curriculum requirements expertise
  • Technological proficiency
  • Academic majors mastery
  • New student orientation
  • Post-secondary career exploration
  • Current student guidance
  • Student mentorship
  • Calendar maintenance
  • Advisee communication
  • Academic program support
  • Advising expertise

Timeline

Academic Advisor I

Aims Community College
11.2017 - Current

Academic Advisor

Chadron State College
07.2008 - 07.2016

Assistant Professor

Chadron State College
08.2003 - 07.2008

Adjunct Faculty Member

Colorado State University
08.1998 - 12.2001

Teaching Assistant

University Of Northern Colorado
08.1998 - 12.2000

Ph.D. (ABD) - Sports And Exercise Science

University of Northern Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Brigham Young University-Hawaii Campus

Master of Science - Sports And Exercise Science

University of Northern Colorado

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