University of Arkansas Little Rock - Health Science
Education Counselor, Adjunct Instructor at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Health, Wellness & Fitness
Dechantria D.
Wallace, CHES®, CPC
Little Rock, Arkansas Area
I am a motiviated health education professional who is passionate about helping others. I will continue to grow as a professional and always act in an ethical and professional manner. I will continue to promote the integrity of the health education profession and always adhere to professional standards.
Academic Advisor
Serve as academic advisor for students with majors or minors in the Health Sciences; assist students with choice of
classes and progress toward graduation; serve as an approver for new majors and minors; process applications
for graduation; prepare student degree plans; participate in recruitment activities to recruit new students to the
department; monitor and maintain student files; participate in university outreach activities.
Adjunct Instructor
Teach assigned undergraduate health education courses utilizing
Blackboard online instruction.
Education Counselor
Responsible for recruitment, admissions and academic advising within the College of Education and Health Professions. Serve as student advocate for student success, develop and maintain applicant and student databases, participate in applicant and student advising, develop and maintain advising and retention programs, track student scholarship, enrollment and progression data and assist with special events and other duties.
Prevention Specialist
Serve as a community trainer, technical assistance advisor and consultant; form and assist anti-drug coalitions in a
four county area to develop anti- drug initiatives; recruit schools to participate in the Arkansas Prevention Needs
Assessment Survey (APNA); conduct annual tobacco compliance checks; assist coalitions with program
development; research possible funding opportunities for community coalitions to pursue; provide grant writing
training and assistance to community coalitions; market the Prevention Resource Center services to the community;
prepare quarterly program and fiscal reports; perform other duties as needed.
Public Health Educator
Develop health education projects and promote health education awareness among schools, civic groups,communities, and training health educators. Provide technical assistance to Hometown Health Coalitions in Central Region counties. Create newletters, flyers and brochures regarding health issues to distribute to the public. Participate in community meetings and serve a resource person in health education.
Master's degree
Health Sciences
Doctor of Education - EdD
Higher Education/Student Affairs
Academic Advisor
Serve as academic advisor for students with majors or minors in the Health Sciences; assist students with choice of
classes and progress toward graduation; serve as an approver for new majors and minors; process applications
for graduation; prepare student degree plans; participate in recruitment activities to recruit new students to the
department; monitor and maintain student files; participate in university outreach activities.
Adjunct Instructor
Teach assigned undergraduate health education courses utilizing
Blackboard online instruction.
Education Counselor
Responsible for recruitment, admissions and academic advising within the College of Education and Health Professions. Serve as student advocate for student success, develop and maintain applicant and student databases, participate in applicant and student advising, develop and maintain advising and retention programs, track student scholarship, enrollment and progression data and assist with special events and other duties.
Bachelor's degree
Community Health Education