Angela Kgosana
Educator
Florence,SC
Summary
Hardworking Educator with 17 years of distinguished teaching and managing experience working with high school, traditional and non-traditional students. Extensive knowledge of creative thinking in English, Literature and dedication to effective technology integration. Confident and detailed-oriented with dedication to organization and effective collaboration with various coworkers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School English Teacher
The King’s Academy
Florence, SC
01.2019 - Current
- Design and write curriculum for American and British Literature classes
- Use technology skills in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Exercise strong organizational and effective classroom management skills
- Teach 5 to 6 classes such as American and British Literature, Dual Enrollment English through Francis Marion University, and College Planning and Scholarship
- Advise and guide senior students in college preparation and scholarship applications
- Increased student scholarship recipients for college by 10%
- Managed classroom sizes up to 22 students
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans each quarter using FACTS SIS
- Regularly assess student learning
- Maintain regular and accurate records of attendance and grades
- Show thorough knowledge and understanding of Christian education philosophy
- Integrate biblical principles and Christian worldview throughout curriculum
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth
Online Communication Instructor – Adjunct
Southeastern University
Lakeland, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Provide practical hands-on instruction to 25 students
- Create engaging learning environments
- Evaluate student academic performance using various assessments and techniques
- Participate in University training & employed instructional technology and active learning approaches to enhance learning experience and achieve learning outcomes
Online Communication Instructor Adjunct
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2013 - Current
- Provide practical hands-on instruction to create engaging learning environment
- Evaluate student academic performance using variety of assessments and techniques
- Participate in scheduled University activities, training, and conference
- Employ instructional technology and active learning approaches to enhance learning experience and achieve learning outcomes
- Maintain consistently 80% retention rate in each class
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Online English Tutor
Pearson Tutoring Services
New York, NY
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Provide feedback for business proposals, memos, essays, and research papers to university students within 30-minute intervals
- Use concise and consistent means of providing feedback
- Instruct students in content development, thesis construction, introduction/conclusion, and grammar
- Applied in-depth understanding of course materials and tutoring tactics to help students
- Identified problems with students by clearly and effectively addressing issues
Program Director, Arts & Sciences
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA
03.2010 - 12.2013
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
- Resolved student issues quickly,
- Maintain student retention rate of 80% for each online course.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Facilitated programming by coordinating resources and deliverables between departments.
- Hired, trained, and managed 3 to 5 employees.
- Interviewed and hired talented staff members with expertise in Arts & Sciences to increase skillset within the department.
- Communicated frequently with students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet prepare students for core classes
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
iPad Implementation Coordinator
ECPI University
Columbia, SC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Trained over 80% of students and faculty technology integration
- Coordinated design, planning, support, professional development/implementation of technology use in teaching, learning, and curriculum for purpose of improving student learning
- Identified, developed, and reported program-related assessment results of 90% verified use of technology integration, technology literacy, and technology use
- Prepared various 100% of materials (e.g. Reports, memos, letters, procedures, manuals, assessments, etc.) for purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
- Participated in meetings, workshops, seminars, & community technology initiatives for purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
- Resourced other campus iPad Coordinators with ideas & strategies for effective implementation
- Coordinated with IT Director, Campus Director, Librarian for logistical needs of iPad use
- Established policies conducive for effective implementation and use
- Responded to issues involving staff, concerns, and conflicts of policies and student concerns
- Developed step-by-step training resources for iPad IOS technology use
- Provided recommendation for app purchase for iPad use
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Increased student and faculty satisfaction by resolving iPad integration issues
Community Health Advocate & Data Entry Specialist
Palmetto Health – Baptist Campus
Columbia, SC
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Exhibited ability to demonstrate cultural awareness and humility
- Interviewed and collected confidential data and maintained records
- Contributed to planning, implementation, and evaluation of all community activities
- Encouraged community to take self-responsibility for their health
- Used detail and organizational skills to update records in timely manner
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation
Online English and Communication Instructor
Axia College Online, Division of University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Facilitated learning environment so students with different learning abilities may attain success
- Prepared online course materials & helpful class-related messages for students
- Provided solutions to students with questions about academics, personal issues, & attendance
- Submitted & maintained timely & accurate reports of student grades
- Taught multiple courses simultaneously and maintain quality instruction
Associate Director of Multicultural Programs & Services
Clemson University Gantt Intercultural Center
Clemson, SC
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Assisted with retention for incoming and new multicultural students
- Participated in recruitment programs for new and incoming students include graduate programs
- Planned, implemented, & evaluated a variety of programs designed to ensure the developmental & academic; success of the multicultural student population
- Managed operational and programming budget of $25,000
- Supervised at least 2 undergraduate & graduate student assistants
- Coordinated the peer mentoring program for incoming freshmen & transfer students
- Co-advised the Student Government Council on Diversity Affairs
- Co-facilitated diversity training for Clemson University students & employees
- Resented in student recruitment, registration, placement, and leadership training activities
Online Communication Instructor
Independence University
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2019
- Provide practical live instruction via ZOOM to create engaging learning environment
- Evaluated student academic performance using various assessments and techniques
- Participated in University training & employed instructional technology and active learning approaches to enhance learning experience and achieve learning outcomes
- Conducted 1-hour lectures each week
- Applied retention strategies for at least 20 students each term
Education
Master of Arts - Professional Communication
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 12.2002
Bachelor of Arts - English, Communications
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 05.2000
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Personnel Direction
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient with online schooling platforms such as Google Classroom, BlackBoard, Canvas, BrightSpace
- Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dependability and Cooperation
- Responsive Web Designer
Accomplishments
- Editor for Resilience by Brian Fleming, Ministry Solutions 2018
- Editor for Giver & His Gifts by Nordin, Ministry Solutions 2018
- Editor for Kings & Priests by Nordin, Ministry Solutions 2018
- Assistant Developer for FOR112 Freshman Orientation course for ECPI University Campuses 2012
- Curriculum Developer for ENG210 Critical Thinking course for ECPI University Campuses 2010/2011
- IPad Course Curriculum Developer: English Composition I, II, and Critical Thinking courses
- Editor for The Gift by Kevin Barnes, Self-Published 2011
- Editor for Grace Shift by Bishop David Huskins, Ministry Solutions 2010
- Editor for various Destiny World Leadership Articles, Online Publishing 2006 – 2009
- Editor for Created to Rule Together by Frances Pike, Mall Publishing 2007
- Editor for Lord, Save My Marriage or Save My Life by Sabrina Barfield, Thorncrown Publishing 2006
- Editor for Free to Be a Princess by Lesia Glick, Self-Published 2005
- Developer and Designer for Clemson University Multicultural Affairs Student Handbook – 2002
Certification
ASCI Teaching Certification – Secondary Level
Affiliations
The American Communication Association
Association for Business Communication
Additional Information
- AWARDS & RECOGNITION ECPI University: , Instructor of the Year Award 2013; Two-time award winner of Excellence in Curriculum Development; Implemented, staffed, and resourced writing and math labs; Led Apple technology (iPods, iPads, Apple TV) implementation in classroom for all programs; Secured adopt-a-highway commitment between ECPI University and South Carolina Midlands; Instructor of Semester Award – August 2011, ECPI University
Timeline
High School English Teacher
The King’s Academy
01.2019 - Current
Online Communication Instructor
Independence University
01.2019
Online Communication Instructor – Adjunct
Southeastern University
01.2015 - Current
Online English Tutor
Pearson Tutoring Services
01.2014 - 01.2017
Online Communication Instructor Adjunct
ECPI University
01.2013 - Current
iPad Implementation Coordinator
ECPI University
01.2012 - 01.2013
Community Health Advocate & Data Entry Specialist
Palmetto Health – Baptist Campus
01.2012 - 01.2013
Program Director, Arts & Sciences
ECPI University
03.2010 - 12.2013
Online English and Communication Instructor
Axia College Online, Division of University of Phoenix
01.2007 - 01.2010
Associate Director of Multicultural Programs & Services
Clemson University Gantt Intercultural Center
01.2005 - 01.2006
Master of Arts - Professional Communication
Clemson University
Bachelor of Arts - English, Communications
Clemson University
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