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Ahira Smith
Director - Academic Advisement Center, Delaware State University
Location: Dover, DE United States
Joined: Jul 9th, 2014

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Director, Academic Advisement Center
Delaware State University 2012 – Present
• Oversee academic advisement for freshmen, sophomore, and at-risk students within the College of Agriculture and Related Sciences.
• Assist in the development of Learning Communities.
• Establish Semester Academic Progress Reports for the Chairpersons and Dean of the college.
• Design and implemented Academic Plan of Action (APA) forms to discuss progress of students during mid-terms.
• Collaborate with various departments (i.e. First Year Experience) in providing a quality foundation for students entering Delaware State University.
• Co-Advisor for several groups within Human Ecology department.
• Speak with prospective students about the majors and career opportunities at various events (i.e. Open House)

Academic Advisor/Lecturer/Coordinator, Center for Academic Excellence
North Carolina A&T State University 2006 - 2011
• Maintained academic progress of student athletes in Baseball, Women’s Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, and Volleyball.
• Oversaw adherence to NCAA presentations for students on scholastic performance including “Academic Progress Rate” (APR), Progress Towards Degree, and Eligibility Requirements.
• Established web-based monthly progress reports for coaches and student-athletes through “GRADESFIRST” program.
• Communicated between schools and colleges on behalf of students, athletes, and athletic department.
•Introduced in-coming freshmen to collegiate life with a course designed to build relationships between students and various support programs/departments.
• Reinforced “Strategies for Success” course to assist at-risk students having difficulty adjusting to college life.
• Restored, polished ‘Student-Athlete Mentor’ (SAM) program providing scholastic support for incoming freshmen, transfer, and at-risk student-athletes.

Health and Physical Education Teacher, Garinger High School
Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District 2005 - 2006
• Instructed 9th and 10th grade students: lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in Health and Wellness, i.e.: Teen Domestic Violence, Nutrition, Depression, and Stress Management.
• Planned, conducted activities and group discussions providing students with the opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Prepared, administered the North Carolina High School State Requirement in Fitness Testing.
• Observed, evaluated student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.

ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Master of Education, Recreation and Leisure, Bowling Green State University, School of Human Movement, Sports, and Leisure Studies, Bowling Green, Ohio. 2002

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education K-12, Kentucky State University, Frankfort, Kentucky.
2000

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Kentucky State University class of 2000

Undergrad Major: Physical Education

Claim To Fame:

•Created and implemented the 1st Annual Career Fair for College of Agriculture and Related Sciences •Hosted a Panel Discussion with various representatives graduate schools and business in the fields of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences, Natural Resources, Textile and Apparel Studies

Experience

I currently work with Delaware State University as Director - Academic Advisement Center
I have years of experience working in the Teaching / K-12 Education industry.

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