Sandra Babcock, NBCT, MEd

Communications Instructor/Career Development Counselor/Job Bank Administrator/Student Senate @ Southern Tech

About

Certifications: 2020 ACT Certified Educator English and Reading 2004-2024 National Board Certified Career & Technical Education Teacher Early Adolescent through Young Adult (Ages 11-18) 1986-Present Oklahoma Standard Teaching Certificate (Grades 5-12) Library Media Specialist, English, Grammar and Composition, American and English Literature, Newspaper, Yearbook, Speech, Drama, Debate, Psychology, Sociology, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Career Tech Family and Consumer Sciences Grants: 2012 Devon Energy Corporation Educational Project 2009 Oklahoma Aerospace Alliance Education and Training 2008-09 Presidential Workforce Investment Act Youth Program 2008 US Army Educator Fort Sam Houston Tour 2005 Oklahoma Council on Economic Education Entrepreneurship Project 2002 Arizona Multi-sensory Institute Teaching Reading and Spelling 2001 Jordan Fundamentals Creative and Innovative Educational Initiatives 2001 US Region 8 School-to-Work Practices that Work Creating Business and Education Partnerships 2000 Northeastern Oklahoma State University Institute for Learning Styles Honors: 2012 Association for Career and Technical Education Outstanding Commitment 2005 Oklahoma and Region IV (AR, LA, MS, NM, OK, TX) Special Needs Teacher of the Year 2007 Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education Student Services Endorsement 2006 State Leadership Class, 2002 Above and Beyond, and 1999 Pacesetter Award 1997 Murray State College Interactive Television Ultimate Teacher Non-Teaching Work Experience: 1975-1983 Full-time and 1987-2000 Part-time Bank Teller/Bookkeeper/Customer Service Representative/Loan Clerk/Executive Assistant 1983-1986 Part-time Dental Receptionist/Chair-side and Lab Assistant/X-Ray Technician

Country

United States

City

Sulphur

Industry

Professional Training & Coaching

Skill

K-12 Education, Grant Writing, Employee Training, Conflict Resolution, Resume Writing, Higher Education, Job Search Strategies, Career Development, Leadership Development, Interviewing, Career Counseling, Career Services, Writing, Customer Relations, Cover Letters, Interview Coaching, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Job Search

Experience

Communications Instructor/Career Development Counselor/Job Bank Administrator/Student Senate

Southern Tech

1997-7 - 2020-6 · 23 yrs

Ardmore, OK

Created and conducted career development training in identifying strengths and career goals, updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, and preparing for interviews and offer negotiations. Coached students in achieving their ACT National Career Readiness Certification in Reading for Information, Graphic Literacy, and Applied Mathematics and taught sessions in preparing for the ACT English and Reading sections. Trained leadership contestants in developing skills in problem solving, customer service, public speaking, media production, technical writing, and entrepreneurship. Directed campus-wide community service team projects. Created and conducted customized evening and weekend training for employees of corporate clients including: The Noble Foundation BancFirst 1-800flowers.com Oklahoma Steel & Wire Dollar General Warehouse Ardmore Public Schools Chickasaw Nation Big 5 Community Services YWCA East Jordan Iron Works Atlas Roofing Michelin IMTEC Imaging Murray Biscuit Company Southwest Silicon Training Alliance of Southern Oklahoma (TASO)

Cooperative Alliance Adjunct Instructor

Murray State College

1999-8 - 2004-5 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Ardmore Campus

ENG 1113 & 1213 English Composition I & II BUS 2763 Dynamics of Success

Secondary Language Arts Teacher/Academic Bowl Coach/Bus Driver

Wilson Public Schools

1990-7 - 1997-6 · 7 yrs

Taught English and American literature, composition, speech, and drama. Facilitated OSU German I-II and KSU Spanish via Satellite. Coached Varsity Academic Bowl Team and served as National Beta Club Sponsor. Chaired curriculum selection and professional development committees. Sponsored junior and senior classes and Spanish, German, Drama, and National Beta Club fundraisers and educational trips.