Aaron Chavis
21 Roxburn Place,NJ
Summary
Energetic Facilitator with 20 years of hands-on experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time. Committed and engaging teaching by bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in Sociology and Leadership Development.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Mercer County Community College
01.2003 - Current
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Managed development leadership program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
- Developed and implemented emotional intelligence curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Adjunct Professor
Drexel University
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught Nonprofit Management and Leadership courses, providing instruction to up to 35 undergraduate students.
- Developed and implemented Leadership curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Nonprofit management software to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Adjunct Instructor
Rowan College Burlington County
01.2006 - 01.2020
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
Adjunct Professor
Rider University
01.2009 - 12.2017
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed and implemented Human Service & Sociology curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Urban Studies and Sociology software to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
Adjunct Professor
The College Of New Jersey
01.2010 - 12.2013
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught Sociology courses, providing instruction to up to 60 undergraduate students.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University
09.2007 - 05.2009
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Taught Sociology courses, providing instruction to up to 40 undergraduate students.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
Education
Master's Public Administration - Human Resource Development
The Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL04.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice Studies
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.1999
Skills
- Faculty Communication
- Individualized Support
- Online Teaching
- Online Class Discussion
- Academic Advisement
- Curriculum Creation
- Student Development
- Technology Integration
- Group Instruction
- Research and Analysis
Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner
Certified through the Genos North America to assess and build emotional intelligence competency in students and professionals
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Drexel University
04.2019 - 01.2021
Adjunct Professor
The College Of New Jersey
01.2010 - 12.2013
Adjunct Professor
Rider University
01.2009 - 12.2017
Adjunct Professor
Rowan University
09.2007 - 05.2009
Adjunct Instructor
Rowan College Burlington County
01.2006 - 01.2020
Adjunct Instructor
Mercer County Community College
01.2003 - Current
Master's Public Administration - Human Resource Development
The Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice Studies
Rowan University
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