Harold "Skip" Lagarde
River Parishes Community College
Baton Rouge
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional specializing in academic advising and student support. Skilled in coordinating events and managing communication between students and faculty. Ready to leverage strong teamwork and reliability to create impactful student experiences.
Work History
Student Affairs Specialist
2 Years 5 Months- Assisted orientation sessions for new students, providing essential information about college resources and support services.
Campus Coordinator - Westside Campus
2 Years 10 Months- Coordinated campus events to enhance student engagement and community involvement.
- Managed communication between students, faculty, and administration to streamline operations.
- Collaborated with academic departments to align resources with student needs.
- Acted as the Campus Success Coach/Advisor
- Assisted the Campus Director
Academic Advisor
2 Years 7 Months- Advised students on academic pathways and course selections to align with career goals.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
Specialist to Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
10 Months- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Prepared material for the weekly Division Coordinators' meeting.
- Prepared contracts
- Prepared reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Specialist - Academic Advisor
3 Months- Assisting and guiding students when choosing a degree or program.
- Assisting in New Student Orientation sessions.
Adjunct Faculty Member
3 Months- Taught the College Career Student Success.
- Mentored students, providing academic guidance and support for career development.
Adult Education Instructor
5 Years- Developed curriculum and instructional materials for diverse adult learner populations.
- Facilitated engaging lessons that promoted critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Mentored new instructors on best practices for adult education methodologies.
Education
Master of Arts - Education - Administration And Supervision
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Skills
Student engagement
Academic advising
Special events
Teamwork
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Adaptability
Timeline
Student Affairs Specialist
River Parishes Community College
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Campus Coordinator - Westside Campus
River Parishes Community College
03.2021 - 01.2024Read More
Academic Advisor
River Parishes Community College
08.2018 - 03.2021Read More
Specialist to Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
River Parishes Community
09.2017 - 07.2018Read More
Specialist - Academic Advisor
River Parishes Community College
06.2017 - 09.2017Read More
Adjunct Faculty Member
River Parishes Community College
09.2016 - 12.2016Read More
Adult Education Instructor
River Parishes Community College
08.2011 - 08.2016Read More
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