Debra Crouse is a highly motivated professional with experience in business, management, and education. She has a MEd in Teaching and Learning with Technology from Ashford University and a BA in Early Childhood Education/Administration from Ashford University. Her experience includes roles as an academic advisor, Title IX coordinator, conflict resolution specialist, instructor, and assistant director at various educational institutions. She also has experience as an American Sign Language interpreter.

1. DEBRA CROUSE
1301 NE 64th
St. Vancouver,WA 98665 360.798.8076 gidgetgal50@comcast.net
SUMMARY
Highly motivatedbusiness,managementandeducationprofessional experiencedinworkingwithcustomers,
management,andineducational/businessenvironment.Organized,detail-directedproblem-solverwithstrong
leadershipskills,andabilitytodirectcomplex projectsfromconcepttooperational status.
EDUCATION
MEd, TeachingandLearningwithTechnology,summacumlaude,AshfordUniversityExpectedgraduation 2014
BA, Early ChildhoodEducation/Administration,summacumlaude,AshfordUniversity 2012
Diploma, InternationalAirAcademy,Inc. 1985
G.E.D. – Clark College,Vancouver,WA. 1983
WORK EXPERIENCE
INTERNATIONAL AIR AND HOSPITALITY ACADEMY
Manager-Academic Advising and Student Affairs 9/28/15-Present
 Responsibilities of overseeing the grade point averages, advising students with learning difficulties with
processes within their chosen field of study. Responsibilities of student retention and completion of their
program. Responsibilities for advising, orientation, placement assessments, tutoring program, problem
solving. Significant support to instructional staff in order to support students that struggle with their
academics.
Title IX Coordinator 9/28/15-Present
 Oversees training of staff: Campus Safety and Security. Consultation with student, staff, and administrators
regarding their rights. Investigates in a timely manner all complaints, record keeping of all investigations,
compiles all data required by the Department of Education, Clery Act, and VAWA within all three Campus’
of International Air Academy, Inc. All other duties of this position can be seen at:
http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/colleague-201504-title-ix-coordinators.pdf
Filing yearly reports with the Department of Education
Conflict Resolutions 9/24/14-Present
 Direct involvement with student/staff issues to find resolution of complaints and conflict(s).
Airline and Travel Specialist - Instructor 9 /24/14- Present
2000-2002
 Taught Travel Industry to adult learners. Responsibilities of maintaining and recording all academic records
during a 20 week fast paced curriculum. Prepared and implemented curriculum. Tutor students with clarity
and functions of Apollo Reservations system. Classroom management within a diverse population. Prepare
PowerPoint presentations to support curriculum.
Career Services Specialist 2002-2005
 Processed student background checks, organized all Career development activities. Taught interviewing
skills and practices. Critiqued resume formats and required application practices. Networking with
travel/hospitality recruiters and companies. Built a class that would guide students to plan for their career
starts. Financial, housing, travel to domicile, apartment searching, how to travel through community
services, i.e.: C-Tran Bus System, Street trolleys, Subways. Organized interviewing schedules for all
recruiters.

2. KINDERCARE – KNOWLEDGE UNIVERSE
Subsidy Field Tuition 2013
 Daily hands-on management of transfers, invoices, payments, and record keeping for three hundred
state funded children. Reconcile State funding, resolve discrepancies and process account according to
State and KU Policies and regulations. Prepare and submit agency billing documents within state
mandated deadlines. Process refunds when necessary. Worked with a variety of Excel workbooks to
document and communicate changes, track attendance. Assisted Center Directors with Subsidy
bookkeeping and provide one-on-one training. Audited centers bookkeeping to confirm accounts were
processed correctly.
Assistant Director 2011 - 2013
 Trained staff: Educational curriculum, policies and Company and State regulations, cultivate and create
an environment of partnership in the care of all children and families. Significate time spent with life
skill needs of students with behavioral needed. Served in many other functions of
families/daycare/preschool/life-skills. Assisted with all areas within the center.
 Front office duties along with bookkeeping of self-paying and subsidy family accounts. Supported
instructional staff of the head-start special classes offered: Reading, Writing, Math, and Spanish.
Vancouver School District 2007 - 2011
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter
 ASL Interpreter from Head Start through High School Servicing not only deaf/hard of hearing students
and adults, but taught ASL to students living within the Autism Spectrum hearing and deaf. Taught ASL
to students that are non-verbal.
Freelance Interpreter 1991-1995
 Interpreted in multi-active surroundings
o Medical health and Mental health
o Business meetings
o Social events
o Sports events
o Staff meeting-multiple venues
o School functions
o College Interpreter
PROGRAMS/SOFTWARE
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Microsoft Office Suites Outlook/GroupWise Copier/Scanner/Fax
Phones-multiple lines PA systems Computer functions
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 Management and setting up Excel Workbooks to maintain accurate information for continual support
to students.
 Several years of experience teaching, career services, and Academics.
 Year of Career services supporting and networking the right student for the right employer

3.  Academic tracking created curriculum computerized support activities, maintained records to track
student’s needs.
 Daily interactions with Staff/Management/Students/Recruiters
 Certified First Aid/CPR/AED adult-child-infant Instructor (Taught 250 + adults Students)
 Learning styles and needs to support learning
 eLearning environment
 Organized and presented at Professional Development Days
WORKSHOPS – WEBINARS - CERTIFICATIONS
“10 Leadership Strategies for Investigators” July 13, 2016
“Emerging Risks: Is your Code of Conduct Up to Standard?” May 25, 2016
“How to Respond to an Active Shooter in the Workplace” May 20, 2016
“The Supervisors’ Guide to Giving On-Target Directions,
Helpful Feedback, and Constructive Criticism” January 27, 2016
“Time Management for Managers Too Busy for Time Management June14, 2013
American Red Cross-Instructor (Certification) April 28, 2016
American Red Cross-Instructor (Certification) July 19, 2015
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
New Hope Foursquare, Vancouver, WA Current
On Life Food Pantry Current
C.H.A.M.P.S – Mentoring Current