Dr. Alixandra Summitt
Okemos,MI
Summary
Hardworking and reliable educator with strong ability in counseling, offering encouragement, motivation and problem-solving. Proactive and punctual big picture thinker with team-oriented mentality. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges. Devoted to giving every student a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
President of Business Development
Alixandra Summitt Consultants, Inc.
Okemos, MI
2008 - Current
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, client notes and recommendations.
- Referred individuals to outside resources and services for additional support.
- Coordinated resources to support clients and help each achieve targets.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Counseled clients physical, mental factors impacting personal success.
- Delivered Cranial Sacral Therapy, The Healing Codes, Esoteric Healing treatments, and Art and Healing sessions to improve client functionality and environmental adjustment.
Artist
Independently Employed
Okemos, MI
08.1983 - Current
- Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
- Selected materials for use based on strength, color and texture.
- Drew concepts and illustrations for presentation and development purposes.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design and create engaging and unique paintings, drawings and mixed media pieces.
- Led classes in community to help individuals embrace creativity and develop artistic skills.
- Studied different techniques to apply to artistic endeavors.
- Maintained portfolios of artistic work to demonstrate styles, interests and abilities.
- Nurtured relationships with artists.
- Transformed artistic concepts into characters, environments and other objects to reflect artist's vision.
- Integrated and developed visual elements to produce illustrations of ideas, emotions or moods.
Department Head
Energy Medicine Research Institute (EMRI)
Detroit, MI
05.2019 - 01.2024
- Created culture of empowerment and innovation for participants to promote engagement.
- Modeled supportive leadership qualities, motivating board members to achieve department goals and promote participation and team building.
- Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
- Cultivated talented team of research students through outstanding mentoring, coaching and teaching skills.
- Grew EMRI's board and technical capabilities with recruiting of talented individuals.
Adjunct Instructor
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI
03.1983 - 10.2023
- Used a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstration.
- Facilitated group discussions and encourage students to address class concepts to increase understanding and commit techniques to memory.
- Documented student assignments online reporting systems and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
- Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional resources.
- Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
- Developed and taught 6 new classes in 3 different departments
Education
Ph.D. - Adult And Continuing Education
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI01.1990
Master of Arts - Educational System Development
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI09.1981
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Training and Development
Certifications
- Barbara Sher Life Coaching Program, 328 hours May 2011-April 2012
- The Healing Certification and Practice 2007-present
Timeline
Department Head
Energy Medicine Research Institute (EMRI)
05.2019 - 01.2024
Artist
Independently Employed
08.1983 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Lansing Community College
03.1983 - 10.2023
Ph.D. - Adult And Continuing Education
Michigan State University
Master of Arts - Educational System Development
Michigan State University
President of Business Development
Alixandra Summitt Consultants, Inc.
2008 - Current