Amanda Dobbs
Batesville,AR
Summary
Experienced educational professional with 12 years of directing, teaching, managing, recruitment, sales, monitoring, and improving all aspects of the student affairs department and the students that we serve. The focus being on student success; individual career, academic and character development of faculty, staff and students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English Instructor
Batesville School District
01.2019 - Current
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to 115 students daily.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
Director of Student Affairs
Black River Technical College
01.2013 - 01.2019
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Chaired hiring committees for new core members in Student Affairs Department.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify activities on campus to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Partnered with senior administration to create cohesive vision, balancing structure and creative expression to drive productive student learning.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Managed assemblies to recognize student achievement.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students and implemented fair protocols to resolve situations.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Increased school registrations with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Strengthened industry and economic development relationships by aligning processes and programs to capitalize on new educational trends.
Weekend College Coordinator
Black River Technical College
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
- Taught students to navigate college applications process.
- Refined curriculum to create top-notch college placement courses.
- Planned grade-specific events for parents to address specific needs of academic year.
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Increased school registrations over [Number]% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Development of the new pilot program
- Development of media programs and all materials
- Recruitment at industry, public schools, and community organizations
- Development and implementation of surveys to better assess our student population and their barriers
- Academic and career advising.
Adjunct English/Student Success Instructor
Black River Technical College
01.2013 - 08.2019
- Provide hands-on learning environments that require students to have ownership in their learning process
- Integrate technology and other media to provide multi-experience projects and opportunities.
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Developed and implemented curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for English and Student Success.
- Marked lesson notes, corrected errors and made useful suggestions on written assignments for improved writing communication performance.
- Organized, prepared and revised all course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Contributed to positive academic and social tone of school by demonstrating professionalism and enthusiasm for academic community.
Director of Admissions
Ozarka College
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.
- Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Increased school registrations with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Planning and organization of New Student Orientation
- Planning and organization of College and Career Planning Day
- Supervision of the Ambassador Program and activities.
English Instructor
Highland School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Development and implementation of enrichment lesson plans that utilize differentiated learning styles
- Provide hands-on learning environments that require students to have ownership in their learning process
- Integrate technology and other media to provide multi-experience projects and opportunities.
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Planned, prepared and delivered lessons on American literature, British literature and grammar to students daily.
- Designed and developed instructional activities using data from student learning style assessments.
- Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitude and proactively engaging students in activities and lessons.
- Led committee creating school-wide assessments and producing exams used throughout English department.
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom.
- Assigned books and other materials to improve reading comprehension.
- Established and maintained student behavioral standards to achieve functional learning environment.
- Used effective teaching techniques and learning strategies in translating lesson plans into productive student learning experiences
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Selected and prepared educational resources, taking account of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership Higher Education
Arkansas State University
12.2023
No Degree - Principal Certification
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR05.2023
Educational Specialist Community College Admin
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2012
MSE - Gifted Education
Arkansas State University
State University, AR12.2009
BSE - English Education
Williams Baptist College
Walnut Ridge, AR05.2008
Skills
- Effective Communicator
- Staff Development
- Recruitment
- Event Planning
- Curriculum and Program Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Community Outreach
Accomplishments
- President’s Award of Distinction, Rising Star in Leadership
- President’s Achievement Award for Commitment and Excellence
Timeline
English Instructor
Batesville School District
01.2019 - Current
Director of Student Affairs
Black River Technical College
01.2013 - 01.2019
Weekend College Coordinator
Black River Technical College
01.2013 - 01.2015
Adjunct English/Student Success Instructor
Black River Technical College
01.2013 - 08.2019
Director of Admissions
Ozarka College
01.2011 - 01.2012
English Instructor
Highland School District
01.2008 - 01.2011
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership Higher Education
Arkansas State University
No Degree - Principal Certification
Southern Arkansas University
Educational Specialist Community College Admin
Arkansas State University
MSE - Gifted Education
Arkansas State University
BSE - English Education
Williams Baptist College
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