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Michelle Pitter

Adjunct Professor
Miami Lakes,FLORIDA

Summary

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR / CREATIVE DIRECTOR – Skilled at imparting knowledge to enhance student performance and learning objectives – Dedicated and results-oriented professional with 5+ years of broad-based experience in higher education – excelling in various teaching methods to encourage creativity and higher-order thinking among students. Expert in increasing student performance, syllabus development, and course planning. Diverse and prolonged experience in fashion education, branding and graphic design equipment while serving in senior design management positions in fashion and beauty industries. Adept at giving practical demonstrations and well versed in record keeping and database management. Skilled in lesson planning and class organization as a communicator with a high-level of enthusiasm. Engage students in their study and career goals in topics such as: trend and concept development. Instruct students on conceptualizing, developing, and executing Integrated Marketing Campaigns. Proven ability to foster professional development and motivate students. Resourceful, proactive and creative problem solver with the ability to work in demanding and fast-paced environments. Excellent track record and passion for helping students effectively communicate big ideas and trends. Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter. Adjunct Faculty well equipped to adopt new material or policy to help students comprehend subject matter. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships with students and faculty members. Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Faculty

Art Institute Of Ft Laud/Miami International Univ
Lauderdale, Miami, FL
11.2012 - Current
  • Delivered classroom material in a clear and effective manner, emphasizing ways to strengthen basic skills
  • Assisted students in achieving completion of objectives and learning outcomes according to course syllabus
  • Utilized innovative instructional methods as well as timely class discussions to improve student learning
  • Developed an effective curriculum and productive lectures by using research and classroom best practices as well as by organizing class concepts to be taught in a logical and understandable sequence
  • Influenced and inspired students, giving valuable insight into the fashion and graphic design industry
  • Led thought-provoking classroom discussions
  • Consistently received highly favorable teacher evaluations
  • Advised and assisted students with understanding of course material, through face-to-face classroom communication
  • Equipped students to be future leaders/creators in the fashion and design industry.
  • Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
  • Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
  • Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.

Brightspace Administrator – Digital Textbook Coordinator

Art Institute Of Fort Lauderdale
10.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided organizational leadership in coordinating/administering the technical aspects of the Learning Management System (LMS) D2L Brightspace, and provided LMS platform support for the faculty
  • Participated in maintaining and updating the digital and physical college textbook list for the institution.

Creative Services Director

TressAllure / Revlon General Wig
Miami, FL
09.1999 - 05.2010
  • Managed and directed in-house design department for Revlon and multiple house brands for the beauty wig industry
  • Led creative vision and implemented company brand strategy from concept to completion
  • Developed strategic roadmaps and annual plans to increase TressAllure market share and to rapidly grow business through traditional and non-traditional marketing and business development techniques
  • As a change agent rebranded products and reorganized/restructured procedures
  • Managed and directed creative team across photography, stylists, and illustrations disciplines
  • Worked to enhance and support the new visual identity
  • Expanded creative vision licensed global branding, and creative strategy.

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Barry University

Graphic Design

Miami Dade College

Skills

Lesson Planning

Individualized student assistance

Curriculum planning

Background in Marketing/Advertising/Fashion

Online instruction

Classroom management

Individualized support

Lecturing

Curriculum Development

Timeline

Brightspace Administrator – Digital Textbook Coordinator

Art Institute Of Fort Lauderdale
10.2017 - 12.2018

Adjunct Faculty

Art Institute Of Ft Laud/Miami International Univ
11.2012 - Current

Creative Services Director

TressAllure / Revlon General Wig
09.1999 - 05.2010

Master of Business Administration -

Florida International University

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Barry University

Graphic Design

Miami Dade College
Michelle PitterAdjunct Professor