Anthony Behrends
Summary
Dynamic Adjunct Professor with a proven track record at Baker College, excelling in curriculum creation and innovative teaching. Boosted class participation and critical thinking through engaging problem-based activities. Expert in online teaching and classroom management, adept at mentoring students towards academic and professional success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Baker College
09.2010 - 04.2012
- Taught Composition, Public Speaking, and Business Writing courses, providing instruction to up to 72 undergraduate students.
- 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.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Adjunct Professor
Davenport University
09.1999 - 04.2012
- Taught English Literature, Composition, Public Speaking, Algebra courses, providing instruction to up to 135 undergraduate students.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.
Education
Master of Arts -
SVSU
Saginaw, MIAssociate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MIBachelor of Arts - English Literature And Composition
SVSU
Saginaw, MI05.1996
Skills
- Innovative Teaching: Public speaking classes involving group presentations coupled with powerpoint media
- Assessment Strategies: Encouraged students in developing outlines and pre-drafts to ensure higher academic outcomes
- Classroom Management: Kept students focused and engaged with well-developed syllabi and meaningful classroom discussion
- Course Development: Asked to create specific courses in Composition for high school seniors attending dual-enrollment classes
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Baker College
09.2010 - 04.2012
Adjunct Professor
Davenport University
09.1999 - 04.2012
Master of Arts -
SVSU
Associate of Science - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Oakland Community College
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature And Composition
SVSU
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