Denisha Hill, M.A.

Adjunct Professor of English at Los Angeles Southwest College
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Languages
  • English -
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • Strategic Management Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor of English
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      English instructor skilled at providing a emphasis on culturally responsive pedagogy and specialize in differentiated and personalized instruction to effectively accommodate and support the diverse learning abilities and varied readiness levels of all students. I create a learner-centered class environment that focuses on advancing students’ writing goals and exploring their individual learning interests through texts and literature that resonate with diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of many students. Show less

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Administrator
      • Apr 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Housing Program Leader
      • Feb 2019 - Sep 2021

      Managed the preliminary developments of the Shallow Subsidy Housing Assistance Program [SHAAP], with the assistance of the CRCD Director of Housing Support Services and managed a $100,000 budget funded by Compton College for its students. • Developed program operational line and oversaw SHAAP’s budget to ensure expenses were thoroughly meeting contract terms. • Achieved the utilization of $50,000 of rent assistance funds for student participants from Fall Semester 2020 to Fall Semester 2021. • Designed, organized, and maintained over 40 client case files. • Facilitated meetings educating property owners about the benefits of being a recipient of the SHAAP Program on behalf of their student tenants. • Provided contract management assistance by reviewing contract drafts, agreements, statement of work, and addendums/amendments. • Facilitated and participated in monthly meetings with relevant program stakeholders that spanned across three different external departments. • Managed calendar appointments with internal and external parities, filed expense reports, composed and prepared confidential correspondence. • Ensured and maintained confidentially of all sensitive communication and documentation regarding contract information and client information. • Performed accounting actives, such as preparing over 30 check requests each month. • Ensured timely submissions of all internal and external program reporting to all relevant parties and funders. • Negotiated a contract extension with the assistance of the Director of Housing and CFO that motivated funders to expand the contract an additional two semesters. • Developed and tracked HMIS profiles of program clients and completed Problem-Solving Tracking Tools required from Los Angeles Housing Authority. • Conducted prospective employee interviews for the YCES Department and provided through interviewee follow-ups with HR. • Co-supervised two full-time staff members. Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • EOPS and SSC: English and Communications Supplemental Instructor
      • Feb 2013 - Jun 2020

      Facilitated lessons that integrated cooperative and collaborative learning in which students share common learning goals within specific assignments and lessons. Worked alongside English professors to help students understand course texts and exam materials. Coordinated study sessions of diverse students individually and groups of 6+ enrolled in English critical thinking courses, English introduction courses, and non-credit English courses. Organized weekly progress and attendance reports for students and maintained timely records of tutoring sessions. Implemented workshops on how to develop study habits, create personal statements for university transfer, and how to construct MLA format with credible research techniques. Executed between 40% and 50% letter grade increase among 19 out of the 42 students who routinely attended tutoring during the Spring 2018 semester. Show less

    • Passage Program: Theater Literature and Communications Supplemental Instructor
      • Sep 2013 - Jun 2015

      Supplemental instructor of Theater Literature and Communication Studies courses for a program designed to aid male students with college retention, graduation, and overall academic success. Completed monthly progress reports, and attendance of 80 passage students who were enrolled in assigned classes.25 out of 80 students enrolled in both classes who regularly attended supplemental instruction earned A’s.52 out of 80 students enrolled in both classes who occasionally attended supplemental instruction earned passing grades of C or higher. Show less

Education

  • California State University, Long Beach
    Master of Arts - MA, English Language and Literature, General
    2018 - 2020
  • California State University-Long Beach
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
    2015 - 2017

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