Brandy McCrory
Plainview,TX
Summary
Results-driven adjunct instructor with a focus on curriculum development, project management, and student assessment. Successfully fostered collaborative environments that enhance student learning outcomes and promote critical thinking.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
wayland Baptist University
Plainview, Texas
01.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for diverse student populations.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student understanding.
- Evaluated student assignments to provide constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum objectives.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to improve learning experiences.
- Maintained academic records and tracked student progress accurately.
- Provided academic support during office hours for students' inquiries.
- Participated in departmental meetings to discuss course improvements.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, projects, papers, and presentations.
- Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions and demonstrations.
- Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by encouraging critical thinking skills among students.
- Attended departmental meetings to discuss teaching strategies, curriculum changes, and student concerns.
- Facilitated group discussions, encouraging students to address class concepts to increase understanding.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Fostered student commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course material to current social and economic issues.
- Provided constructive feedback to help improve student understanding of concepts being discussed.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance and grades for each student enrolled in the course.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression at beginning of semester.
- Provided feedback to students on their progress throughout the semester.
- Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Collaborated with faculty and academic administrators to discuss and implement curriculum changes.
- Created course materials and developed online and in-class discussion topics, lectures and presentations.
- Adhered to and promoted university standards for academic achievement and community enrichment.
- Researched scholarly articles for use in lesson plans or lecture materials.
- Created syllabi for each course to ensure that all topics were covered in accordance with the curriculum.
- Collaborated with graduate student assistants on development of classroom material.
- Organized field trips for classes to visit relevant sites or museums.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in the learning process.
- Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning resources.
- Developed quizzes, exams and assignments to measure student progress and comprehension.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction to enhance learning experiences.
- Utilized various instructional technologies including online learning platforms, video conferencing tools, and interactive whiteboards.
- Encouraged student participation through active engagement activities during class time.
- Integrated primary source documents into classroom instruction.
- Prepared, administered and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Tutored and coached students to help achieve personal and academic goals.
- Assessed student performance with integrity.
- Coordinated development of effective education programs through successful collaboration with colleagues and administrators.
- Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
- Collaborated with other subject and grade-level teachers to build complementary educational frameworks for students.
- Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
- Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.
Education
Ph.D. - Doctoral of Information Technology
Capella University
Online01-2028
MBA - Management Information Systems
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX12-2023
BBA - Hospital Administration
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX05-2022
Skills
- Project management
- Information systems
- Curriculum development
- Classroom instruction
- Student assessment
- Educational technology
- Performance feedback
- Data analysis
- Collaborative teaching
- IT security management
- Data privacy
- Capacity planning
- Virtualization technologies
- Internet of things
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
wayland Baptist University
01.2025 - Current
Ph.D. - Doctoral of Information Technology
Capella University
MBA - Management Information Systems
Wayland Baptist University
BBA - Hospital Administration
Wayland Baptist University