Arna Shines
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dependable strategist, organizer, and administrator who applies excellent relationship-building, communication and project management skills to garner solutions for important training and development concerns. Leverages abilities to affect key changes in areas of training and development, and online learning. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to advocate and contribute to team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor of English
Tougaloo College
Jackson, MS
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Taught college-level English courses for first-year students
- Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of English language, keeping appropriate records and preparing progress reports.
- Designed curriculum and original course materials
- Adapted use of project management platform for essay development
- Developed interesting lectures and educational activities to maximize learning within classroom
- Planned and successfully executed a judged special event to highlight students' essential skill sets
- Acquired funds for book awards
- Delivered 12 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing 80 to 100 students per semester in essay development and English literature.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory assignments and activities to help students articulate knowledge
- Developed lesson plans and adapted curriculum to meet individual needs of students
- Conducted intensive summer courses in essay development and analysis of English texts
- Provided guidance and advisement relating to academic goals and degree requirements, as academic advisor
Workshop Facilitator and Community Engagement
Tougaloo College
07.2016 - 05.2022
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions - crafted and offered English Writing Proficiency Summer Workshop
- Achieved blind approval for all workshop proposals
- Orchestrated and hosted visit for Bertelsmann delegation as representative for president of the college
- Coordinated screening for national tour of Uncivil War
- Organized collaborative student research delegation for Civil Rights trail blazer - Reverend Shirley Harrington
- Facilitated and coordinated student leadership development as Andrew Goodman Foundation Campus Champion
- Collected data on program efficacy through data analysis and implemented solutions for improvement.
CEO & Founder
Jot It LLC
Jackson, MS
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve records management and achieve improved constituent engagement
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit
- Established foundational processes for business operations
- Analyzed and tracked data management metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet fund raising objectives, bulk mailing expectations, and constituent engagement
- Reviewed individual department performance and worked with leadership to improve data and records management processes, procedures and practices.
- Developed and coordinated community based events for youth in the areas of education and self-improvement - Dream Builders Conference, Math Dash!, Summer Math Camp, ACT Prep
Education
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHMaster of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FLBachelor of Arts - English
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MSSkills
Customer Focused, Strategic Thinker, Innovator, Oral and Written Communication, Results OrientedPlanner and Organizer, Team Builder, Trainer, Adaptable, Leadership
Data Analysis
Curriculum Development
Workshop Coordination
Advocacy
Community Outreach
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Progress Evaluations
Staff Education and Training
Self-Motivated
Active Listening
Decision-Making
Team Building
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Instructor of English
Tougaloo College
07.2016 - 05.2022
Workshop Facilitator and Community Engagement
Tougaloo College
07.2016 - 05.2022
CEO & Founder
Jot It LLC
01.2007 - 01.2016
Master of Arts - English
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Fine Arts - Screenwriting
Full Sail University
Bachelor of Arts - English
Tougaloo College