Balancing studies and work, non-traditional student Erinne Sisk goes above and beyond at Jackson College
Erinne Sisk isn’t a traditional student. While studying to be a nurse, she works a full-time job and serves as a part-time probability and statistics instructor.
Jackson College recognized Erinne’s contributions by awarding her the first-ever Supplemental Instructor of the Year.
“I was shocked. I wasn’t expecting this at all,” she said. “This wasn’t even an award that existed. It just kind of came up, and the fact that it came up because of me was the most humbling thing ever.”
As a supplemental instructor, she helps with the online courses by holding study sessions and helping students build study habits.
“I realized that a lot of times they can be intimidated going to a professor and asking for help,” she said. “It’s fun because I can kind of break it down in a way instructors might not as it could be a little bit more technical. I can break it down and show them how I learned and how I studied and remembered things. It’s cool to see them succeed.”
Erinne took Professor Alana Tuckey’s probability and statistics course. When approached to become a supplemental instructor she agreed but wanted it to be with Alana. They’ve worked together for almost two years now.
“She’s fabulous. Alana breaks it down in a way that’s easy to learn. She was just an excellent teacher. Even though you’re getting a lot of information, it’s very organized and she is just an excellent teacher,” she said.
Jackson College set her up for success. Tutoring was an eye-opening experience.
“Every professor that I’ve had has been communicative, helpful and understanding. Life happens. They work with you,” Sisk said.
She recommends Jackson College to other prospective students for those reasons and more.
“The campus is beautiful and maintained. We have resources. The people that work here are phenomenal. My boss, Kim (McKeown), she’s excellent. All the other student tutors I work with are just really amazing people and very helpful. I can’t think of a reason not to come here,” she said.
After Erin graduates she ideally would like to work in hospital administration.