Experience

Morris College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor of English

  • Jan 2013 - Present

  Teaches ENG 103 English Composition, ENG 104 Research and Writing, ENG 202 Introduction to Literature within the Department of General Studies and ENG 205 African American Literature and ORM 400 Humanities: A Holistic Approach within the Organizational Management Program. Constructs study guides, quizzes, exams, grading rubrics, and various other instructional materials to aid in student learning. Displays and delivers course materials using online learning platforms to address students' various learning styles and to enhance student achievement. Maintains daily office hours and provides academic advising to students to help them achieve their academic goals. Currently assisting students in providing worthy submissions to the on-campus literary magazine entitled, The Bell Ringer: A Magazine of Arts and Sciences. Serves as a Faculty Advisor of the Alpha Gamma Pi Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society. Currently developing a newsletter entitled, The Rose and the Deltan sponsored by Sigma Tau Delta. Show less



Strayer University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct English Professor

  • Jan 2005 - Aug 2018

  Taught at least one of the following courses per quarter: COM 101 Effective Communications Skills, ENG 090 Writing Fundamentals, ENG 115 English Composition, ENG 215 Research and Writing, and ENG 315 Business Communication. Utilized online course platforms to deliver classroom instructional materials such as posting grades, sharing documents, and performing various administrative functions. Assessed Experiential Learning Portfolios as needed. Tutored students in English and have conducted various workshops to aid students in improving English usage, oral communications, and professional as well as creative writing. Titles of workshops conducted at the Strayer University North Charlotte Campus include: "The Poet's Corner: A Poetry-Writing Workshop" “APA 6th Edition: Exploring Research Methods” “Say it Loud: Tips to Improve Oratorical Skills” “The Writer’s Workshop: How to Write a Research Paper” “The Writer’s Block Workshop: Tips to Improve Written Communication” "The Writer’s Workshop: Avoiding Slang in College Writing” “English Usage Workshop” Show less



North Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

• Testing Proctor and Examiner

  • May 2005 - Jul 2009

  Administered Woodcock Johnson III Tests to numerous middle and high school students upon their entrance and discharge from the facility. Reported directly to the Chief of Education. Formulated a monthly statistical report using raw data that assessed students’ grade levels in reading comprehension, written expressions, math and academic fluency. Conducted comparative analyses of scores and results. Composed educational summaries and transferred scores to the Department’s intranet. Administered Woodcock Johnson III Tests to numerous middle and high school students upon their entrance and discharge from the facility. Reported directly to the Chief of Education. Formulated a monthly statistical report using raw data that assessed students’ grade levels in reading comprehension, written expressions, math and academic fluency. Conducted comparative analyses of scores and results. Composed educational summaries and transferred scores to the Department’s intranet.



Stonewall Jackson Youth Development Center

• High School English Teacher

  • Jan 2004 - Sep 2006

  Instructed students in grades 9-11. Submitted lesson plans on a weekly basis. Composed thematic lesson and unit plans. Created rubrics and other grading tools in order to assess students’ knowledge. Participated and served as chair on various committees: Clinical Treatment Team, Scholastic Aptitude Test Committee, Individualized Education Plan Committee, GED Commencement Committee, and the Music and Drama Club Committee. Published school’s first literary magazine called, The Utopian and garnered student participation in grades 9-11. Show less



Barber-Scotia College

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Professor of English

  • Aug 2001 - May 2003

  Taught the following courses: ENG 030 Basic English, ENG 131 English Composition I, ENG 132 English Composition II, ENG 233 Oral Communications, ENG 334 Technical and Professional Writing, ENG 336 Creative Writing, ENG 432 Shakespeare, and COM 331 Journalism I. Created course syllabi, exams, study guides, rubrics, and other instructional literature to aid in student learning. Served as an academic advisor by maintaining office hours and meeting with students helping them to select courses to fulfill their academic pursuits. Participated in various committees within the College such as College Mentor, General Faculty Secretary, and Commencement Committee. Show less



South Carolina Department of Corrections

• United States
• Law Enforcement
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Therapeutic Community Counselor

  • Jun 2000 - May 2001

  Conducted intake assessments upon inmates' admission and assessments upon their discharge; counseled inmates concerning their past drug and alcohol abuses and/or addictions; taught classes on relapse prevention, addiction, goal setting, pro-social skills, and codependency; conducted group and individual therapy with inmates (participants); made referrals and worked collaboratively with social workers and other professionals; maintained accurate and detailed charts on inmates; mentored inmates and participated in various activities to help reduce recidivism rates. Show less



McCormick High School

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• High School English Teacher

  • Aug 1999 - May 2000

  Taught 11th and 12th grade College Preparatory and Technical Preparatory English classes. Developed course syllabi, lesson and unit plans, assessments, rubrics, and other educational tools to engage student learners. Served as chairperson of the Miss McCormick High School Pageant Committee, Made weekly phone calls to parents/guardians. Kept accurate records of grades and met weekly with students who requested extra help. Volunteered as a tutor after school in the Homework Center. Taught 11th and 12th grade College Preparatory and Technical Preparatory English classes. Developed course syllabi, lesson and unit plans, assessments, rubrics, and other educational tools to engage student learners. Served as chairperson of the Miss McCormick High School Pageant Committee, Made weekly phone calls to parents/guardians. Kept accurate records of grades and met weekly with students who requested extra help. Volunteered as a tutor after school in the Homework Center.



Piedmont Technical College

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of English

  • Aug 1997 - Aug 1999

  Taught the following courses: Developmental English, English Composition, College Skills, American Literature, Business and Technical Communications. Developed course syllabi, rubrics, assessments, and other educational tools to enhance student learning. Maintained accurate records and taught at surrounding campuses via satellite. Taught the following courses: Developmental English, English Composition, College Skills, American Literature, Business and Technical Communications. Developed course syllabi, rubrics, assessments, and other educational tools to enhance student learning. Maintained accurate records and taught at surrounding campuses via satellite.



Voorhees College (now Voorhees University)

• Adjunct English Instructor and Upward Bound Academic Specialist

  • Feb 1997 - Aug 1997

  Taught English courses on a part-time basis to college students. Hired certified English, math, and foreign language teachers for the Voorhees College Upward Bound Program, which provided educational services to high school students grades 10 -12. Reported directly to the Director of Upward Bound. Maintained accurate and detailed records and submitted monthly status reports. Taught English courses on a part-time basis to college students. Hired certified English, math, and foreign language teachers for the Voorhees College Upward Bound Program, which provided educational services to high school students grades 10 -12. Reported directly to the Director of Upward Bound. Maintained accurate and detailed records and submitted monthly status reports.



The Bradford School

• United States

• Admissions Assistant

  • Sep 1996 - Jan 1997

  Using leads obtained by the school's recruiters, contacted perspective students via telephone inviting them to tour the campus. Maintained detailed and accurate records. Coordinated efforts under the guidance of the Director of Admissions. Using leads obtained by the school's recruiters, contacted perspective students via telephone inviting them to tour the campus. Maintained detailed and accurate records. Coordinated efforts under the guidance of the Director of Admissions.



The Ohio State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research Assistant

  • Sep 1995 - Aug 1996

  Reported directly to the Assistant Director of The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Outreach. Researched various ways to increase student enrollment and promote student retention in the College of Education. Composed a marketing brochure entitled, "At Home in the College of Education." Reported directly to the Assistant Director of The Ohio State University Office of Diversity and Outreach. Researched various ways to increase student enrollment and promote student retention in the College of Education. Composed a marketing brochure entitled, "At Home in the College of Education."