Nicole L.

Brock
Education
Master of Education in Advance Educational Leadership (2012) The University of New England, Biddeford, Maine The Educational Leadership concentration is primarily designed for professional K-12 educators who are considering school administration. Course work includes but is not limited to School Law, Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personal, School Finance, and Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning. Bachelor of Art in Interdisciplinary Studies (2001) The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio I gained valuable insights into the behavioral and social sciences, educational administration, interpersonal and business communication, educational counseling and guidance, and business management, with a focus on higher education administration.

Instructional Experience
Online Adjunct Professor, Tiffin University, Tiffin, Ohio (Spring 2012-Present) Freshman Seminar

Full-Time Instructor, Lincoln Educational Services, Toledo, OH. (Spring 2009-Spring 2011) Full-time instruction for the Developmental Education department. Foundation of Success Development Mathematics Developmental English ATB (Ability to Benefit) and GED instruction

Adjunct Faculty, Owens Community College, Toledo, OH. (Fall 2001-Spring 2009) Provide a broad range of instruction for the Arts/Science Department, Mathematics Department, and Toledo Correctional Institute inmate program. Those courses are as follows: Introduction to College Reading (ENG 100) The Writing Process (ENG 101) Career and Life Decisions (SSC 110) College Success Steps (GST 115) Special Topics in General Education (GST 290) Foundations of Mathematics (MTH 099)

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Professional Experience

English and Math Consultant, Tiffin University (2011-Present) Provide tutoring services to Ivy Bridge Students in the areas of English, Foundations of Success, mathematics and marketing. Collaborate with a team of professionals assess the students needs and how best to address them. Utilize various technologies such as, Adobe Connect, Voki, Bamboo tablet, Jing and Xtranormal to offer a more enriching online environment. Build relationships with students and assist them in developing a plan for lifelong learning and academic development. Promote online presence by using social media outlet such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Serve as the liaison between tutoring services and library for the development of an online writing center.

Senior Education Coordinator, Lincoln Educational Services (2010-2011)

Develops, coordinates, and monitors departmental educational programs in conjunction with other coordinators.
Build relationships with urban young people and young adults, and assist them in developing a plan for lifelong learning and academic development.

Assess students academic performance and needs through standardized testing; develop individualized academic plans and track academic progress.

Academic Advisor, Owens Community College Office of Admissions (2005-2009) Promote individual student growth and development through the successful completion of degree requirements using a comprehensive developmental advising approach. Ensure a positive learning experience by assisting students in all areas of academic advising. Utilize centralized campus information databases including Banner 7.x and Onbase 5.x. Maintain knowledge of various academic and student services resources on campus including The Student Resource Center, Learning Center, Financial Aid, Records, Bursar, Testing Center, Library, Enrollment, bus services, bookstore, study tables, Disabilities Services, GED Services, and PSO/Early Admit programs. Assist students and prospective students with selection of coursework: prerequisites and co-requisites, transferable courses, registration for courses and/or schedule changes, and the creation of tentative academic plans.

Assist with the planning and coordinating of academic planning, registration, special events, and projects on campus and off campus as needed. Maintain knowledge of college placement testing instruments. Assist students in interpretation of placement testing scores (COMPASS/ASSET, SAT/ACT, ESL). Review and assist in updating advising manual and catalog. Maintain open communication with division deans and department chairs regarding program changes. Maintain open communication with the PSO Admissions representative regarding PSO students and their academic files. Maintain an awareness of cultural diversity among the Owens Community College student population. Develop and maintain a working knowledge of web registration.

Strive Grant Instructor, Owens Community College Adult Basic and Literacy Education Department (2006-2007) Provide impoverished students, ages 16-19, with the fundamental skills necessary to succeed in high school and with the GED examination. Discussed future plans and goal setting with the students. Reviewed life skills necessary to existence after high school and beyond, topics discussed included but not limited to personal finance, resume writing, job searching, housing, and building healthy relationships through a positive communication model. Coordinated major recruitment and retention activities throughout the city. Reformed the retention model to better serve and motivate the students with in the program.

Tutor, Owens Community College Learning Center (2006-2007) Provided empowering mathematics, sociology, reading, writing/composition and ESL (English as a Second Language for students who were preparing for the IELTS exam) coaching, mentoring assistance and wide-spectrum academic service support to the Owens community. Effectively employed the Socratic Method as well as a flexible, interdisciplinary helping approach that combined highly effective humanistic counseling skills with practical, efficient interpersonal communication methods. This method enabled student clients to realize and build upon their individual strengths as well as attain new skills. Tutored students in a wide variety of course and topic areas and helped those students develop and strengthen fundamental academic skills through the use of standardized learning style surveys, study strategies inventories and intensive one-on-one personal tutoring. Developed and presented a broad variety of developmental Study Skills Center seminars and acted as a liaison between the Learning Center and the OCC community.

Lead Mathematics Instructor, Glass City Academy (2003-2004) Taught at-risk 11th and 12th grader remedial to more advance skills such as trigonometry, pre-calculus and statistics, all in the preparation for the Ohio Proficiency Test. Served on the OGT (Ohio Graduation Test) Bench Mark Committee for mathematics. Prepared lesson plans and instructed, evaluated and monitored student's performance.

GED Instructor, Owens Community College and Penta Career Center (2001-2004) Responsible for teaching courses to adults in a classroom setting in preparation for the GED exams. Conducted orientation once a month which involved recruitment and assessment activities. Prepared lesson plans and evaluated and monitored student's performance through the use of TABE test. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relied on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Lead and inspired students to achieve their goals and pursue other objectives by instructing them in science, social studies, literature and the arts, mathematics and writing. Developed customized study plans for students.

Adult Leader, Saint Vincent Mercy Medical Center/Positive Choices Program (1999-2001) Designed and put into action abstinence curricula for 75 underprivileged girls ages 9-17. Coordinated outings, events, and guest speakers to keep the members of the program interested and engulfed in learning. Utilized public speaking skills to deliver thought provoking presentations that kept the girls attention. Recruited and lead 50 volunteers within a 4 month period to offer positive peer influence to the members of the program.

Activities, Presentations, Productions and Professional Affiliations

Presenter, OAPCS, Innovating Education Conference Presenter, Aspiring Minority Youth Conference, University of Toledo Presenter, Achieving Success: ACT Mathematics, Owens Community College

Youth Director, Trinity Faith Former SES Provider, Ohio Department of Education. Director/Producer, College Bound Director/Producer, The Storm Director/Producer, Fried Chicken, Greens, and Cornbread: A Tribute to a Great Woman. Member, The National Tutoring Association Member, National Academic Advising Association Member, TFTNO, Outreach Program Member, Ohio Association for Adult and Continuing Education Former Member, Board of Directors, Toledo Catholic Club