Alicia Tyson-Sherwood
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
PROFESSOR ׀ ASSOCIATE PASTOR׀ DIRECTOR Grant Writer ׀ Program Development ׀ Fundraiser ׀ Volunteer Areas of Expertise Vendor Relations Strategic Thinker Marketing Campaigns, Public Relations Relationship Building Negotiation Tactics Media Management Special Events Planning Fundraising, Grant Writing Ministry Building Opportunities Strategic Growth Opportunity Development Conflict Resolution Performance Analysis Public Speaking Myers Briggs Prayer and Meditation
Overview
65
65
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Substitute Teacher/Front Desk
Elm City Montessori
New Haven , Connecticut
01.2020 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Adjunct Professor
PROFESSIONALACCOMPLISMENTS, Lincoln College
Southington, CT
01.2012 - Current
- Strong communications skills as minister, author, lecturer, teacher, debater, and negotiator dealing with individuals and groups in the disciplines of computer software and English
- Created excellent relationship builder with churches, students, faculty, and administration
- Provided faculty and colleagues in the ministry with support via in-service workshops and one-on-one instruction to facilitate their use of computers
- Continuously monitored and evaluated effectiveness of academic and Christian Education programs through internal systems to improve learning development initiatives and made programmatic adjustments as needed
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with interns, vendors, and social service agencies to meet the needs of internship and mentorship programs in the Greater Waterbury Area, Teaching Developmental English, Research, Proposal, and Essay Writing:
- Flexible and available to teach English at both campuses
- Innovative and Creative Methods utilized for Developmental Writing
- Taught English 099, 103 and English 104
Adjunct Professor
Post University, Computer Information Systems
Waterbury, CT
01.2009 - Current
- Teaching Blended Learning Curriculum, Performance Improvement Learning and Technology:
- Special Events Planner for the Mentoring Program /Multicultural Event
- Teaching Computer Programming C++ and Decision Support Systems
- Certified to Teach English Classes at Post University
Associate Pastor
Mount Aery Baptist Church, Victory Tabernacle Church
Bridgeport, CT.
01.2005 - Current
Professor/Textbook Chair
Gibbs College
Norwalk, CT
01.2000 - 01.2009
- Alicia Tyson-Sherwood atysonsherwood@aol.com 2
- Computer Networking and Technology/ English
- Teaching Blended Learning Curriculum, Performance Improvement Learning and Technology:
- Faculty Development Committee
- Faculty Textbook Committee, Chair
- Microsoft Suite Multimedia Presentation
- Coaching-Based Management Program Development
- Needs Assessment for College Student Advisement Process
- Creative and Interactive Curriculum Developer
- Facilitated New Faculty Orientation; provided faculty development, lectures, resources and support
- Leadership and Organizational Development
- Developed and marketed Internship Programs at Gibbs College
- Recruited, supervised and trained interns and faculty in Teaching Portfolios
- Collaborated and engaged in change management initiatives with senior management and leadership teams including the Textbook Chair Committee, Mt
- Aery Development Corporation, the T.O.T.A.L program Teaching
- Ourselves to Achieve Literacy, Customer Service Committee, Hispanic Outreach Team, and spearheaded the development of a Mentorship Program for welfare to work moms
- Employee Relations
- Management supervisor, coach/mentor and H.R
- Advisor
- Developed curriculum, professional development, and in-service workshops for Faculty Development Series
- Business Consultation, Marketing and Outreach
- Responsible for internal and external marketing of a graphic design company run by teens
- Leveraged external training with corporate partners
- Served as training liaison for local vendors in the Greater Waterbury Community.
Youth Pastor
Ordained Deacon/Licensed Minister, Waterbury
Waterbury, CT
01.1995 - 01.2005
Community Liaison, Editor
Ancestors High School
Waterbury, CT
01.1998 - 01.1999
- 203) 756-5500
Education
Pastoral Care Certificate Pastoral Care - undefined
St. Francis Academy
M.S. Education - Secondary Education/English
University of Bridgeport
08.1998 - 01.1999
BA - English/Business Administration
University of Connecticut
09.1977 - 01.1981
Professional Certificate(s): Yale British Studies - Shakespeare Studies
Yale University
New Haven, CT 09.2021 - 10.2021
ED.D - Education
Concordia University Wisconsin
Mequon, WI 08.2018 - 06.2021
Skills
Online teaching
Group Instruction
Technology integration
Classroom management
Curriculum planning
Testing and evaluation
Classroom presentations
Academic research
Student counseling
Career advising
Thesis advisement
Lecturing
Adult Education
Timeline
Professional Certificate(s): Yale British Studies - Shakespeare Studies
Yale University
09.2021 - 10.2021
Substitute Teacher/Front Desk
Elm City Montessori
01.2020 - Current
ED.D - Education
Concordia University Wisconsin
08.2018 - 06.2021
Adjunct Professor
PROFESSIONALACCOMPLISMENTS, Lincoln College
01.2012 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Post University, Computer Information Systems
01.2009 - Current
Associate Pastor
Mount Aery Baptist Church, Victory Tabernacle Church
01.2005 - Current
Professor/Textbook Chair
Gibbs College
01.2000 - 01.2009
M.S. Education - Secondary Education/English
University of Bridgeport
08.1998 - 01.1999
Community Liaison, Editor
Ancestors High School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Youth Pastor
Ordained Deacon/Licensed Minister, Waterbury
01.1995 - 01.2005
BA - English/Business Administration
University of Connecticut
09.1977 - 01.1981
Pastoral Care Certificate Pastoral Care - undefined
St. Francis Academy