Anastasia Mezinis
Former Professor at Lindenwood University
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Accomplished Associate Professor at Lindenwood University Belleville, adept in Online Teaching and fostering Interdisciplinary Collaboration. Elevated student engagement through innovative curriculum design and exceptional mentorship. Proven track record in enhancing academic achievement and promoting educational leadership, with a commitment to cultural awareness and teaching excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
Lindenwood University Belleville
Belleville Illinois
01.2017 - 05.2020
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Contributed to the development of a comprehensive curriculum, ensuring alignment with state standards and academic goals.
- Served on academic committees, contributing insights and expertise to enhance institutional policies and practices.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Assistant Professor
Art Institute
Saint Charles, MO
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for Type courses.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Enhanced cross-disciplinary collaboration through active participation in departmental meetings and workshops.
- Enhanced student research skills by supervising independent studies projects both inside and outside the classroom setting.
- Developed innovative curriculum for interdisciplinary courses, fostering a broader understanding of various subjects for students.
- Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
- Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
- Strengthened relationships with colleagues by participating in collaborative projects and research endeavors.
- Stood in for professors and teachers in absences, lecturing or providing course material on Area of expertise based on lesson plans.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Collaborated with colleagues on curriculum revision, evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for Area of study curriculum.
- Elevated student satisfaction rates with accessible office hours, thorough explanations of complex topics, and consistent positive reinforcement.
- Expanded course offerings within the department by suggesting new electives based on emerging trends in academia.
- Performed research to serve as basis for academic writing for publication.
- Supported weekly Area of study lab sessions, contributing to student engagement, comprehension and learning objectives.
- Facilitated academic and community collaborations to increase number of community-engaged research proposal submissions to extramural funders.
- Handled classroom administration for professors.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the classroom through culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse reading materials.
- Collected data for performance outcomes for Type program.
- Communicated with students about classroom, lab and study session expectations to help professors maintain order in large Type classes.
- Streamlined the grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.
- Established strong partnerships with other institutions via collaborative research projects or exchange programs that benefited both faculty members'' professional development as well as student learning experiences globally.
Education
MBA - International Business
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles MissouriFashion Education
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles Missouri Skills
Online Teaching
- Curriculum Creation
- students
- Diversity awareness
- Interpersonal Relations
- Classroom Management
- Curriculum Development
- Student-Centered Learning
- Grading and Reporting
- Creative Instruction
- Student assessments
- Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Blackboard
- Personable and Approachable
- Faculty communication
- Course Development
- Student Engagement
- Syllabus Development
- Class Instruction
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Educational leadership
Teaching Excellence
Lesson Planning
Curriculum Design
Academic advising
Classroom Instruction
Personable and Approachable
Project Management
Motivation
Classroom Management
Mentoring students
Lectures and Discussions
Peer Reviews
Cultural Awareness
Languages
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Professor
Lindenwood University Belleville
01.2017 - 05.2020
Assistant Professor
Art Institute
06.2012 - 05.2015
MBA - International Business
Lindenwood University
Fashion Education
Lindenwood University