Experience

Georgia Military College

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• HUMANITIES DEPT. CHAIR, ASSOC PROF ENGLISH, ONLINE INSTRUCTOR

  • Nov 2007 - Present

  ▪ Teach courses in composition, research methods, literature and developmental reading utilizing research based best practices and learner centered pedagogy. ▪ Creation of administrative oversight plan model for all campus departments; provide administrative oversight for the Humanities Department ▪ Plan and schedule class offerings on a quarterly basis based on analysis of enrollment trends ▪ Recruit, interview, mentor and train adjunct and full-time faculty for college’s largest department ▪ Develop course materials for implementation into FYE program initiative ▪ Online course architect utilizing Moodle rooms, Camtasia, voice over PowerPoint and other web based instructional technologies ▪ Develop curriculum for campus wide developmental reading courses including selection of texts, software screening, development of supplementary materials, incorporation of outside selections for course study, and implementation of research based best practice student centered instruction techniques. ▪ Utilize instructional technology to develop applications for class instruction ▪ Participate in national and regional conferences on developmental education, adult literacy, and college level reading instruction



Flowery Branch High School

• United States
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• English Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Develops and administers curriculum consistent with school district goals and objectives while promoting a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and differentiated student learning. • Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and translates lesson plans into learning experiences to develop pertinent sequential assignments, challenge students, and best utilize the available time for instruction. • Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, and modifies instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs; conducts individual and small group instruction as needed. • Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research. • Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record-keeping, grading, and reporting for all student activities, achievement and attendance. • Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents. • Ensures that student conduct conforms with the school's standards and school district policies, and establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom. • Coordinates with other professional staff members and participates in faculty meetings and committees.



Herzing University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• GENERAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT CHAIR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ENGLISH

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

  ▪ Provide direct supervision to campus faculty; establish and monitor faculty performance standards and conduct ongoing and annual performance reviews ▪ Assist in the preparation of future year budget requests, ensuring operating plans are strategically aligned to organization’s mission, strategic requirements, and performance goals ▪ Teach courses as assigned and lead department meetings keeping faculty apprised of policy and objectives ▪ Recruit and select teaching staff through establishing the position requirements, reviewing applications, and acting as lead member of the review panel for interviewing candidates ▪ Prepares and submits all required periodical reports to accreditation agencies ▪ Develop action plans for improving student retention/satisfaction ▪ Evaluate student concerns and mediate faculty/staff/student conflicts



Wilbur Wright College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• ADJUNCT ENGLISH FACULTY

  • Aug 2005 - Dec 2007

  ▪ Taught composition and research methods utilizing technology to develop applications in Blackboard for class instruction ▪ Retained writing center tutoring hours outside of office hours and proctored and assessed student exit essay exams ▪ Taught composition and research methods utilizing technology to develop applications in Blackboard for class instruction ▪ Retained writing center tutoring hours outside of office hours and proctored and assessed student exit essay exams



Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• PROGRAM ASSISTANT INSTITUTE FOR BIONANOTECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE (IBNAM)

  • Jul 2005 - Nov 2007

  ▪ Revised research articles, writing and editing of correspondence ▪ Supported post-doctoral fellows and visiting scholar appointments, creation of annual reports, and coordination of conferences and speaking engagements ▪ Sustained calendar for institute director, including travel arrangements and submission of reimbursement and expense reports as well as maintenance of grant and publication files and general office management ▪ Maintained website utilizing Dreamweaver ▪ Revised research articles, writing and editing of correspondence ▪ Supported post-doctoral fellows and visiting scholar appointments, creation of annual reports, and coordination of conferences and speaking engagements ▪ Sustained calendar for institute director, including travel arrangements and submission of reimbursement and expense reports as well as maintenance of grant and publication files and general office management ▪ Maintained website utilizing Dreamweaver



Robert Morris College

• Chicago, IL

• ADJUNCT ENGLISH FACULTY

  • Dec 2004 - Aug 2005

  ▪ Taught composition and literature courses after completing Teaching Institute program on higher education and pedagogy. ▪ Retained writing center hours providing essay writing techniques; participated in the college’s proctoring of and assessment of standardized student essays ▪ Taught composition and literature courses after completing Teaching Institute program on higher education and pedagogy. ▪ Retained writing center hours providing essay writing techniques; participated in the college’s proctoring of and assessment of standardized student essays



DePaul University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• BRIDGE PROGRAM/FIRST-YEAR PROGRAM ASSISTANT

  • Jul 2004 - Mar 2005

  ▪ In charge of registration, student course scheduling, evaluations, and mid-quarter reports ▪ Synchronized special events and logistics in addition to general administrative report to the staff of both departments ▪ Observed classes and student tutoring as well as assisted students with paper revision, organizational strategies, and study skills ▪ In charge of registration, student course scheduling, evaluations, and mid-quarter reports ▪ Synchronized special events and logistics in addition to general administrative report to the staff of both departments ▪ Observed classes and student tutoring as well as assisted students with paper revision, organizational strategies, and study skills



MSDS Online Inc

• Chicago, IL

• SOFTWARE SALES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  • Aug 2002 - Jan 2003

  Traded technical custom software for internet and server based electronic management of MSDS documents Traded technical custom software for internet and server based electronic management of MSDS documents



Chimera Group

• Westmont, IL

• DIRECTOR OF CLIENT SERVICES/SALES AND MARKETING

  • Oct 2000 - Jul 2002

  ▪ Generated company’s annual marketing plan, and led all sales and public relations efforts for boutique graphic design/advertising firm specializing in financial services ▪ Generated company’s annual marketing plan, and led all sales and public relations efforts for boutique graphic design/advertising firm specializing in financial services



Telecomm Indistries

• Naperville, IL

• ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

  • Dec 1999 - Jul 2000

  ▪ Bestowed individual integrated telecommunication solutions based upon customer needs. Coaxed entire sales cycle from prospecting, presenting, closing to post-sales execution ▪ Bestowed individual integrated telecommunication solutions based upon customer needs. Coaxed entire sales cycle from prospecting, presenting, closing to post-sales execution