1. Timothy R. Nichols
2337 Woods Drive
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-7403
timnichols1956@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
Mad Science of West Virginia, ​Saint Albans, WV — ​Owner
November 2013 - PRESENT
I provide fun science educational programing in
elementary schools with the assistance of staff who I hire
and supervise.
After-School Programs consist of 8, 1-hour sessions held
after school in which students are immersed in hands-on,
experiential science learning. Lincoln County reports
measured increases in GPA and dramatic increases in
interest in science after participating.
Birthday Parties, School Assemblies, Camps, and Special
Events also provide avenues for increasing interest in
science in a state the currently ranks 49th in science
education. If sufficient interest and funding can be
generated by schools, this program has the potential to
make a significant difference.
Associates in Counseling and Psychology, ​South
Charleston, WV — ​Supervised Psychologist
April 2014 – June 2015
Psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a
range of disorders and concerns that became the focus of
psychological intervention or to assist medical and
educational entities in making appropriate decisions
regarding treatment or placement.
West Virginia University, ​Keyser and Montgomery, WV​​—
Director of Student Support Services
March 2003 - December 2013
Directed a federally-funded program on two branch
campuses of WVU identifying the needs of students and
providing interventions to increase the likelihood of
SKILLS
Excellent writing skills.
Excellent public-speaking
training, ability, and
experience.
Broad experience working
within student affairs and
building bridges between
student affairs and academic
affairs.
AWARDS
Wilda Petenbrink Research
Fellowship in Psychology
while pursuing Master of
Science Degree in Counseling
Psychology
United States Achievement
Academy ​National Collegiate
Award Winner.
United States Achievement
Academy ​Scholastic
All-American.
LANGUAGES
English
Italian
Koine Greek
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Performed for two seasons
with the West Virginia
Symphony Chorus.
Past President of Burlington,

2. academic success. Hired and supervised professional
staff, prepared and managed program budget,
maintained, updated, and submitted all statistical,
performance, and financial reports as required by the U.S.
Department of Education and West Virginia University.
Compiled and interpreted relevant data, designed sound
strategies for retaining and nurturing disadvantaged
students, ascertained the most effective evaluative
techniques for the implementation of those strategies,
and submitted all of these to the U.S. Department of
Education in a grant proposal and in continuation
applications for future funding. Served as liaison between
Student Support Services participants, faculty,
administrators, and support staff. Ensured that all
Student Support Services project activities are effectively
meeting all objectives and remained in compliance with
federal guidelines and the policies of West Virginia
University.
Psychological Resources, ​Romney, WV​​— ​Supervised
Psychologist
1990 - 1992
Psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a
range of disorders and concerns that became the focus of
psychological intervention or to assist medical and
educational entities in making appropriate decisions
regarding treatment or placement. Passed the National
Examination for the Professional Practice of Psychology
with a score above the mean for those with doctoral
degrees taking the examination for the first time.
West Virginia University, ​Keyser, WV​​— ​Adjunct Professor
1989 - 2011
Taught courses every semester during this time in
psychology, philosophy, and related courses including
educational psychology, critical reasoning, and problems
of philosophy.
WV PTA, School
Improvement Council
Habitat for Humanity
Collegiate Challenge
Directed West Virginia
Christian Youth Camp for 10
years
Various roles in Boy Scouts of
America, Troop 83
Participated as “Big Brother”
in Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Regular participation in
Mineral County Relay for Life
RELEVANT COMMITTEES AND
ACTIVITIES
Served as chair of Welcome
Week activities committee at
Potomac State for multiple
years.
Served as chair of Character
Counts Committee at
Potomac State.
Served on Classified
Employee Council for many
years and elected as chair for
two years.
Member of Accreditation
Committee at Potomac State.
Served as chair of the
Recycling Committee at
Potomac State.
Presented by invitation to the
National Conference of the
Center for Opportunity on the
application of the Family
Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA) to
student records and how this

3. Church of Christ, ​Keyser, WV​​— ​Minister
1983 - 2001
Worked as minister, counselor, and teacher.
EDUCATION
Frostburg State University, ​Frostburg, Maryland— ​Master
of Science in Counseling Psychology
January 1986 - May 1989
Harding University, ​Searcy, Arkansas — ​Bachelor of Arts,
Bible (Major), Psychology (Minor)
August 1978 - May 1981
University of Maryland (European Division), ​Vicenza,
Italy — ​18 hours in Italian Language and Culture while
serving in the United States Army
August 1975 - May 1978
Norton High School, ​Norton, Ohio — ​Diploma
August 1971 - May 1975
differs from and is
sometimes confused with The
Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.