ANN SMITH
BBN,IL
Summary
Highly organized professional with experience in teaching at the high school and university levels and most recently in assisting the Registrar. Comprehensive understanding of administrative tasks, student record management, and academic policy enforcement. Strong interpersonal skills coupled with a keen ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Administrative experience in enhancing office efficiency and implementing solid organizational systems for improved workflow.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant to the Registrar
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Assist students, parents and faculty with questions related to registration policies and procedures.
- Prepare reports for the Registrar on a regular basis as needed.
- Provide administrative support to the Registrar, including updating and maintaining major guides, completing withdrawals, processing and communicating petitions
- Create and implement improvements in workflow including isolated time for deep work, writing of individual work responsibilities and manual for policy and procedure within Registrar's office
Adjunct / Affiliate Professor of English
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2015 - 12.2022
- Taught English 109, 210 and Lit 105 with up to 128 students per semester
- Gathered and shared research with department for new writing topic ideas.
- Collaborated with department regarding best practices
- Taught in an overloaded schedule
- Met with students on weekends and evenings to offer additional help with assignments
- Taught while working as Assistant to the Registrar when English department had teacher shortage
Interim Manager of Writing Center
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Mentored and trained student employees in order to improve their job performance.
- Managed student employees' scheduling.
- Hosted theme nights to increase traffic in Writing Center
Writing Tutor With Academic Coaching Center
Olivet Nazarene University
09.2015 - 03.2020
- Assisted students in understanding grammar rules and conventions of writing by giving examples and explanations.
- Instructed students on the use of various citation styles, such as MLA and APA.
- Helped students to develop effective research skills through library resources or online databases.
- Provided feedback to help students recognize areas of strength in their writing projects.
Substitute Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
Bourbonnais, IL.
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Pre-school - Eighth Grade
- Extended subbing assignment, 1st grade
- Guest Teacher: 2nd Grade Essay Writing
- Creator and Instructor: 'Summer Review Crew'
- Steering Committee Member: Accreditation Process
School Community
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood, IL
08.2001 - 12.2011
- Organized and Supervised Saturday Morning Study Sessions (2001-2011)
- Created Peer-Tutoring Sessions (2009-2011)
- Mentor Teacher (2001-2002, 2007-2008, 2008-2009)
- Student Teaching Supervisor (2001-2002, 2007-2008)
- Home-Bound Tutor (2002 and 2003)
- Proofread Staff Newsletters; Student Council & Class Sponsor (2001-2005)
Classroom Instruction
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood, IL
08.1999 - 03.2011
- Freshman and Sophomore Honors English (2001-2011)
- AP Language and Composition (2007-2008)
- Co-taught with Special Education Teachers (2000-2003)
Committee Experience
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood, IL
08.1999 - 03.2011
- Academic Committee, Chair (1999 - 2011)
- Sunshine Committee, Chair (1999 - 2011)
- School-Community Relations (2006 - 2007)
- Staff Development and School Improvement Committees; Rotary Committee (2002 - 2003)
- Action-Research Committee (2000 - 2001)
Curriculum Development
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood, IL
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Created and Led Summer Curriculum Project
- Developed and implemented cross-curricular grammar and spelling rubric for teachers
- Created and implemented 'No Excuse' grammar and spelling list for every classroom
- Created, evaluated, and revised English Curriculum (2002, 2005, 2007, 2011)
Language Arts Teacher
Reed-Custer District
Braidwood, IL
08.2002 - 05.2003
- Gave up planning period at high school to be emergency 8th grade teacher for one 90-minute block
- Shared research on spelling retention and implemented change in spelling assignments
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Reed-Custer District
Braidwood, IL
08.1998 - 05.1999
- Provided instruction for middle school classroom during teacher's medical leave
Instructor
Bridges Alternative School
Paris, IL
09.1998 - 12.1998
- Created and implemented differentiated instruction for various subjects; provided effective classroom management skills to address behavior disorders
Education
Master of Arts - English
Governors State University
University Park, IL05-2022
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Governors State University
University Park, IL01-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL01-1998
Skills
- Policy interpretation
- Office administration
- Higher education
- Scheduling appointments
- Report generation
- Data entry proficiency
Timeline
Assistant to the Registrar
Olivet Nazarene University
01.2023 - Current
Interim Manager of Writing Center
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Writing Tutor With Academic Coaching Center
Olivet Nazarene University
09.2015 - 03.2020
Adjunct / Affiliate Professor of English
Olivet Nazarene University
08.2015 - 12.2022
Substitute Teacher
St. Paul Lutheran School
01.2013 - 05.2015
Curriculum Development
Reed-Custer High School
01.2007 - 12.2007
Language Arts Teacher
Reed-Custer District
08.2002 - 05.2003
School Community
Reed-Custer High School
08.2001 - 12.2011
Classroom Instruction
Reed-Custer High School
08.1999 - 03.2011
Committee Experience
Reed-Custer High School
08.1999 - 03.2011
Instructor
Bridges Alternative School
09.1998 - 12.1998
Permanent Substitute Teacher
Reed-Custer District
08.1998 - 05.1999
Master of Arts - English
Governors State University
Master of Arts - Education Administration
Governors State University
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary English Education
Eastern Illinois University
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