ANITA FEIST
Carencro,USA
Summary
Audience-focused Director with creativity and expertise in presentation design. Vocally captivating broadcaster with 10+ years of experience leading programs, subsequently generating widespread acclaim. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Continuing Education Instructor recognized as highly organized and driven. Employs effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual needs of each student. Background working one-on-one with students or in small group classrooms. Experienced adult educator adept at developing hands-on information systems and technology lab curriculum. Instructor with extensive background in adult education and success helping students achieve lasting success in classroom and workplace. Confidently develops reading and writing skills in adults to help achieve GED or college admission. Results-oriented Adult Education Instructor dedicated to strengthening student knowledge, skills and judgment using innovative tools and responsive learning strategies. Actively evaluates student engagement and progress to evolve lesson plans and boost classroom productivity. Pushes technology-centered teaching methods to promote lesson interaction and inspire drive for independent learning. Director, skilled in motivating and mentoring students of all ages and learning levels. Practical experience living and studying local culture and social sciences. Dependable and punctual director displaying sensitivity in working with culturally diverse student population. Excellent listening and communication skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Health Services
Louisiana, Hospitals
01.2016 - Current
- Analyzed and modified standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve health office operations.
- Administrated completion of medical forms, reports and evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Supervised maintenance of medical and health records to certify security of patient medical information by 10%.
- Designed emergency information sheets for staff to encourage quick responses to medical crises.
- Planned, developed and updated health service policies and procedures to promote safe, standardized care by 20%.
- Developed policies and procedures on accountability metrics stressing department-wide compliance to state and federal laws
- Trained staff in gathering essential medical information such as blood pressure and temperatures
- Delivered recommendations and requests to senior leaders to improve ease and effectiveness of daily health services operations
- Created strategies for quality improvements and maintenance of student health forms
- Designed emergency information sheets for staff to encourage quick responses to medical crises
- Supervised maintenance of medical and health records to certify security of patient medical information
- Gathered, reviewed and adjudicated complaints and grievances of employees and patients to prevent and resolve workplace inadequacies
- Identified and followed accreditation standards and federal health care models
- Administrated completion of medical forms, reports and evaluations to identify areas requiring improvement
- Analyzed and modified standard operating procedures and processes to continually improve health office operations
- Surveyed and inspected health care technology to guarantee safety and performance of medical equipment
- Planned, developed and updated health service policies and procedures to promote safe, standardized care
- Made daily rounds throughout health services department to assess care quality
- Coordinated and planned annual influenza vaccination clinics for students and staff during peak seasons
- Supervised maintenance of medical and health records to certify security of patient medical information.
- Gathered, reviewed and adjudicated complaints and grievances of employees and patients to prevent and resolve workplace inadequacies.
- Identified and followed accreditation standards and federal health care models.
- Managed health and record systems following Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and state recording policies.
- Surveyed and inspected health care technology to guarantee safety and performance of medical equipment.
Teacher and Technology Coach
Lafayette Middle School; St Martin District School
01.2020 - 05.2023
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information.
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades.
- Communicated with students to discuss progress and need for tutoring and extra assistance.
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 150 students.
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups.
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies.
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects.
- Managed and maintained computer systems, equipment and mobile devices by troubleshooting hardware and software issues, cleaning out keyboards and wiping down computer surfaces.
- Developed and managed student activities and assessments to track student progress.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge.
- Created lesson plans and instructional materials in accordance with school district guidelines.
- Instructed students individually and in groups using various teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Facilitated student discussion and provided opportunities for students to apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.
- Used fair and equitable approaches when grading assignments and evaluating build projects.
- Helped individuals develop life skills, improve knowledge and enhance vocational skills.
- Provided individualized tutoring and support to bring up core academic knowledge of all students.
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations.
- Attended professional development technology courses to increase knowledge base and learn new information
- Trained and developed students' skills in word-processing, spreadsheet and database programs
- Invigilated and graded projects, quizzes and examinations
- Processed software and hardware by coordinating user setups, installations and upgrades
- Tested and evaluated student progress to determine effectiveness and impact of teaching methods, materials and projects
- Used lectures, demonstrations and discussions to instruct students individually and in small groups
- Maintained orderly classroom stocked with appropriate supplies
- Planned and implemented curriculum to teach up-to-date technology to 150 students
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Developed and managed student activities and assessments to track student progress
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations
- Developed curricula and course syllabi covering required subject areas and promoting student knowledge
Private / Tutor
Lafayette Parish School System
02.2010 - 05.2023
- Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, and review to help students master challenging material.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide students to deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Enabled underachieving students to reach target attainment levels by providing individualized coaching and activities.
- Created tailored lesson plans and study guides to teach and assist students in area of study.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Offered one-on-one and small group instruction to foster opportunities for flexible and differentiated learning.
- Collaborated with parents to develop appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Reviewed materials for student classes to enhance learning and used unique ways to reinforce program materials.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Tracked learning progress to optimize tutoring methods and help students achieve goals.
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
- Arranged tutoring environment to support optimal learning.
- Generated handouts and learning materials to enhance education.
- Taught students remotely using online video chat platform and other delivery channels.
- Traveled 50 miles to various locations to provide tutoring sessions to students in need
Adult Education Instructor
Delgado Community College
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Instructed students on core subjects of reading and writing.
- Cultivate partnerships with vocational training companies when advocating for refugee placements.
- Tutored students in using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
- Developed detailed daily lesson plans for activities.
- Recruited, hired, trained and terminated departmental personnel.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Helped supervisor establish and monitor individual and program objectives.
- Attended community and campus events.
- Handled admissions and attendance reports for 75 students in professional education course.
- Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for over 75 students to promote effective, tailored learning.
- Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.
- Managed Continuing Professional Education course approvals and attendance reports for over 150 students.
Presenter, Entrepreneur
Southwestern Community Health
01.2001 - 04.2021
- Workshop Participation
- Policy Effect of Public Health Clinic Closure and Consolidation Policies Participated in Louisiana Notary Public Workshop—2021
- Clinic Closures and Policy Consolidation
- Participated in Campaign Worker Workshop in 2020
- Participated in Domestic Violence Shelter (Faith House)-2005
- Publications:
- Research Articles
- Feist, A
- (2020)
- Policy Effect of Public Health Clinic Closure and Consolidation Policies on all Preventative Practices following Affordable Care Implementation in Louisiana
- Journal of Public Policy and Administration Research
- Vol
- 10 No
- 11, 2020
- Feist, A
- (2020)
- An Examination of Health Disparities in Louisiana Parishes Resulting from Clinic Closures and Policy Consolidation
- Journal of Law, Policy &Globalization, ISSN (Paper) 2224-607X ISSN (Online) 2225-0565.
- Rehearsed scripts to present fluid and error-free program.
- Improvised live interviews and guest phone calls.
- Wrote and scripted show prior to air for approval by management.
- Met guests before program to discuss outline of interview.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and devised targeted corrective actions for each concern to maintain optimal business operations.
Program Director & Counselor
Behavioral Management Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Development & Certifications
- Notary certification 1999
- Teacher Certification (Secondary English) 2019
- Educational Leadership 2018
- Counseling and Mental Health 2015
- Events and Conferences 2020 An Examination of Health Disparities
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Coordinated budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for program.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote program awareness and participation.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and implemented program evaluation systems to assess program impact.
- Maintained and updated project related documents.
- Negotiated program contracts and agreements to obtain cost-effective pricing.
- Developed outpatient program from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles.
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Created and enforced programming standards to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Developed and recommended policies and procedures for evaluating programs.
Intern - For State Senator
Louisiana
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Commissioner in Charge of Voter Election in 2012
- Sponsor Voter Registration Drive
- Volunteer Nursing Homes (Amelia Manor) River Oaks 2000
- Academic/Professional Awards
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to build confidence.
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Provided project progress updates and proposed solutions to issues.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of projects to inform stakeholders of progress and updates.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key internal stakeholders.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Met with constituents to discuss important issues and determine which legislation to support.
- Processed bills to determine which would become state laws.
- Debated bills on legislative floor to drum up support from other state legislators.
- Proposed amendments to state constitution to increase relevance to current issues and events.
- Wrote, proposed and voted on legislation for state government.
- Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed.
- Kept up with news on daily basis to stay informed about local, regional, national and international events.
- Developed and strengthened political partnerships to further agendas.
- Drafted legislation and amendments, wrote government policies and established budgets.
- Determined campaign strategies for media advertising, positions on issues and public appearances.
- Conducted head counts to help predict outcome of upcoming votes.
Presenter
APAM Conference
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Rehearsed scripts to present a fluid and error-free program.
- Improvised live interviews and guest phone calls.
- Researched trending features to include on-air.
- Wrote and scripted show prior to air for approval by management.
Adjunct Professor
South Louisiana Community College
07.2017 - 06.2019
- 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
- Taught Sociology, research, ELA courses, providing instruction to up to 300 undergraduate students
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies
- Developed and implemented Education curriculum for improved learning and student performance
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension
- Worked with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness
- Appraised student understanding by applying course content and gauging comprehension
- Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material
- Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion
- Displayed professional demeanor and served as role model for students
Presenter— Consultant
Urban Policy
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities by 15%.
- Managed multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
- Created and developed detailed work plans to meet business priorities and deadlines by 20%.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success .
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies to staff of 10.
Counselor
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs
- Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits
- Supported 300 individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues
- Designed safe and supportive environment for clients to discuss issues
- Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families
- Conducted over 200 assessments to determine progress and performance and report findings to relevant authorities
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from chronic pain disorders
- Guided 75 clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Education
Ph.D. - Education
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2020
30+ Education Leadership -
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA2017
MA - Sociology
Southern University and A & M College
Baton Rouge, Louisiana2005
B.A. - SociologyCounseling and Mental Health
Southern University And A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA2000
Skills
- Expert in creating Database, Expert in SPSS, and STATA, Microsoft Office, Zoom, and General Internet activities
- Experience working with large and complex datasets
- Familiar with randomized controlled trials
- Outcomes Tracking
- Assessment Skills
- Various Learning Styles Understanding
- Behavior Modification
- Adapt Teaching Methods
Affiliations
Member of the Louisiana Notary Association, Louisiana State, Louisiana, USA
Timeline
Adult Education Instructor
Delgado Community College
02.2021 - 05.2023
Teacher and Technology Coach
Lafayette Middle School; St Martin District School
01.2020 - 05.2023
Intern - For State Senator
Louisiana
01.2020 - 06.2020
Presenter— Consultant
Urban Policy
03.2019 - 03.2019
Presenter
APAM Conference
01.2019 - 03.2020
Program Director & Counselor
Behavioral Management Inc
01.2018 - 01.2021
Adjunct Professor
South Louisiana Community College
07.2017 - 06.2019
Director of Health Services
Louisiana, Hospitals
01.2016 - Current
Counselor
01.2015 - 01.2016
Private / Tutor
Lafayette Parish School System
02.2010 - 05.2023
Presenter, Entrepreneur
Southwestern Community Health
01.2001 - 04.2021
Ph.D. - Education
Southern University And A & M College
30+ Education Leadership -
Southern University And A & M College
MA - Sociology
Southern University and A & M College
B.A. - SociologyCounseling and Mental Health
Southern University And A & M College
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