Experience

Athens Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Professor Instructor

  • Sep 2010 - Present

  By utilizing my credible exposure to the academia, I diligently develop critical thinking skills among students by teaching foundation of society utilizing the framework of sociology. Furthermore, I craft weekly lesson plans adhering to learning objectives by measuring students' knowledge base through exams and assignments. • Delivered an interactive classroom experience for diverse student population by instituting Blackboard programs. • Boosted participation by utilizing web-enhance online materials to simplify the content for students understanding. • Elevated retention rate of students by developing innovative teaching techniques for various learning style. • Provided support to students in achieving up to 5 scholarships. • Advised and mentored students in academics/careers choices Show less



University of North Georgia

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Talent Search Program

  • Feb 2022 - Oct 2022

  In this role, I led various projects simultaneously, including pre-college advisement, academic support, and career/STEM summer course development. Moreover, I mentored and guided staff in program development, reflecting grant objectives and needs of students. Also, I monitored and maintained financial reports accuracy in line with federal guidelines. Develop and submit proposals as required by funding agency. • Enrolled students (60%+) as requested by Department of Education for new grant recipient from 2021 to 2022. • Played a key role in recruitment of class of 2021; 15 seniors graduated and enrolled into post-secondary institution. • Optimized workflows by forecasting project goals and deadlines based on upcoming programs and academic needs. Show less



University of Georgia

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graduation Coach/Program Specialist II

  • Jun 2005 - Feb 2022

  I was well-versed managing postsecondary planning services to 11-12 graders as well as deployed strategies to assist up to 100 students from ten high schools in the Northeast region of Georgia toward graduation/enrollment into a post-secondary institution. Additionally, I hired and trained 10+ instructors and tutors-counselors for academic/summer phases to increase college intending students' enrollment. • Coached 100+ students to graduation and college for 16+ years while serving several high schools. • Grew graduation rate among first-generation students based on grant objectives. • Achieved grant objective of ensuring graduating seniors enroll in college by monitoring participant progress throughout high school, executing test prep courses, career information, and exposure to college, financial aid seminars, and study skills. • Led participation selection process with other staff to ensure meeting federal guidelines regarding participant eligibility. • Provided subject matter expertise in academic and personal coaching to program participants and parents while facilitating in project narrative development, community outreach, and recruiting volunteers and teachers. • Spearheaded all aspects of student recruitment and acted as the first point of contact for new and prospective students. • Contributed to fulfilling grant objectives as required by the US Department of Education in alliance with Director. Show less