PhD in Health Education - Department of Health Education and Recreation, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Illinois, (expected graduation
- December, 2014)
Masters in Public Administration - Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Illinois,
(December, 2004)
Specialization: Public Administration/Non-profit Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Education (Summa Cum Laude) - Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, Illinois (August 2002)
Specialization: Health Education - Community Health
Associate in Applied Science (Human Services Technology) - University College, Ohio University, Ohio (June 1999)
Major Specialization: Human Services - Case Management
Instructor/Internship Coordinator, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, Southern
Illinois University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois (Fall 2008 to Present)
Courses:
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HED 201: 001, 002, 003 Healthful Living
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HED 305:003 Principles and Foundation of Health Education
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HED 355:001 Introduction to Public Health
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HED 363:001 Consumer Health Literacy
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HED 380:001 Drugs and other Mood Modifiers
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HED 410:001 Environmental Health
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HED 464-001 Death & Dying Education
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HED 462-001 International Health
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HED 462-002 Service Learning Supervision (International)
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HED 499-001 Domestic Internship Supervision
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HED 499-002 International Internship Supervision
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KIN 555.001 Internship in Kinesiology
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KIN 460.001 Internship in Exercise/Wellness
Lecturer, Department of Kinesiology and Health Education, Southern Illinois University
Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois (Fall 2003 to Summer 2006)
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HED 201: 002 and 003 Healthful Living
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HED 489: 001 Field Study in Health Education. (Spring 2006-Supervising student teachers
Graduate Assistant, Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis, Southern Illinois
University Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois (Summer 2004 to Fall 2004)
Guest Lectures
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“The application of Social Marketing Assessment & Response Tool” in Health Behavior
Theories and Application, HED 405 (Dr. Nicole Klein-Assistant Professor), Fall 2009
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“Community Needs and Resources for the Underserved in the Metro East” in Health and
Culture, SPC 509 (Dr. Min Liu-Assistant Professor), Summer 2009
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“Funeral rituals in the Akan culture of Ghana” in Death and Dying Education, HED 464
(Dr. Alice Prince - Associate Professor), Summer 2003
Health Education Program Manager,
Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation,
(November 2007- July 2008)
Provided following services:
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Executed and directed program
activities for grants
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Supervised and evaluated
performance of staff
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Developed curricula for health
education
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Conducted evaluations for grant
programs
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Established goals and objectives for
grants
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Responsible for initiating and
monitoring contractual agreements
with grant sub-contractors
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Responsible for monitoring compliance
documents necessary for tracking,
measuring, and evaluation of grant
programs
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Prepared grant applications and reports
for assigned programs
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Monitored programs to ensure
compliance with grant requirements and
organizational policies
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Responsible for developing program
budget and monitoring expenditures
Activities Coordinator, Hoyleton Youth &
Family Services, (Summer 2007)
Provided following services:
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Planned and implemented activities for
adolescents
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Wrote grant reports
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Responsible for participants registration,
training and supervision
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Coordinated staffing for activities
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Responsible for arranging supplies for
activities
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Developed budget and monitored
expenditure for activities
FEMA Crisis Counsellor, Chestnut Health
Systems, (contract from September 2005 to
December 2005)
Provided following services:
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Advocated for health and other needs for
hurricane Katrina evacuees
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Assisted evacuees in locating loved ones
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Provided mental health counseling for
evacuees from Louisiana and Mississippi
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Supervised chestnut staff at the State of
Hope Shelter
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Provided resources for evacuees
Program Planner, Chestnut Health Systems,
Granite City, Illinois, (contract from April 2004
to Dec 2004)
Contracted to provide the following services:
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Planned health education programs for
the gerontology psychiatric department
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Developed extensive presentation and
educational materials on aging, anxiety
disorder, osteoporosis, etc. for the
department
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Provided PowerPoint education to the
gerontology psychiatric staff
Assistant to Program Coordinator
(Practicum), American Lung Association
Collinsville, Illinois (May 2002-July 2004)
Provided following services:
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Wrote grant proposals for specific
programs such as on asthma education
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Entered and analysed program
evaluation data using SPSS
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Organized and facilitated meetings
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Assisted with program planning and
implementation
Treatment Aide II & Program Planner, Bassett House:
Health Recovery Services Inc. Athens, Ohio.
(September 1997 to June 2000)
Provided following services:
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Planned, organized and implemented health
education programs and campaigns
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Facilitated relapse prevention groups and
assisted counsellors in other groups
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Provided guidance to clients in coping with
problems
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Completed regular comprehensive progress
reports for the unit
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Provided individual counseling to clients
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Provided basic living and support skills to
clients in alcohol and drug rehabilitation
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Trained new treatment aides/staff
Assistant Outreach Coordinator: Women’s Outreach
Program, Health Recovery Services Inc. Athens, Ohio
(June-Aug 1999)
Provided following services:
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Assisted the outreach coordinator in facilitating
groups for women who have other barriers
preventing them from seeking help for alcohol
and other drug related problems
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Assessed the health needs of clients
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Developed and provided resources for clients
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Assisted in the design of newsletters and other
publications
Treatment Aide I, Bassett House and Rural Women’s
Recovery Program, Health Recovery Services Inc.,
Athens, Ohio. (June 1997 and promoted to Treatment
Aide II after 3 months in this position)
Provided following services:
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Ensured the health, safety, and well being of
clients in recovery
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Provided basic living and support skills to clients
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Monitored client’s behavior to ensure that they
were consistent with the overall plan of care
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Supervised educational, enforcement, and
recreational activities for clients in recovery
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Monitored client’s interaction with peers and staff
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Assisted client’s in recovery efforts and programs
Case Manager, Department of Social Welfare,
Sekondi, Ghana (June 1988-August 1990)
Provided following services:
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Maintained client case load
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Coordinated outreach programs in the district
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Completed client case notes
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Assisted participants in obtaining supportive
services and gaining employment