Brendan Ekwughalu
Rahway
Summary
Dynamic adjunct faculty member skilled in course development, classroom management, and student evaluation. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that enhance student success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Member
New Jersey City State University
Jersey City
09.2011 - Current
- Developed course materials that improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage diverse perspectives and collaborative learning.
- Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Mentored students in academic planning and career development to support their success.
- Participated in faculty meetings to discuss program improvements and student needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational trends and best practices in teaching methods.
- Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational support.
- Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Sourced appropriate course materials to support a variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences.
- Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading, and progression at the beginning of semester.
- Maintained accurate student records and submitted grades on time.
Court Services Supervisor 2
Superior Court of New Jersey
Newark
03.2004 - Current
- Supervised court staff to ensure compliance with legal procedures and regulations.
- Coordinated case management processes to optimize court operations and scheduling.
- Managed daily court activities, addressing issues and facilitating resolutions.
- Reviewed case files for accuracy and completeness prior to hearings.
- Implemented best practices for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Facilitated effective communication among court staff, attorneys, and the public.
- Assisted in the development of court policies and procedures.
- Prepared reports summarizing case outcomes and findings.
- Monitored staff performance to ensure compliance with court regulations.
- Managed staff including hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating performance.
- Collaborated with external agencies providing resources or assistance to individuals appearing before a judge.
- Organized meetings with judicial officers and attorneys to enhance collaboration and information sharing.
- Analyzed data related to caseloads for individual judges and entire court systems.
- Created strategies to improve customer service standards at the courthouse.
- Facilitated communication between various departments within the courts system.
- Worked with management team to improve workflows and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
- Trained employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity.
- Determined staffing requirements, interviewing, hiring and training new employees.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06-2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ06-2002
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Course development
- Student evaluation
- Educational technology
- Classroom management
- Academic mentoring
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Member
New Jersey City State University
09.2011 - Current
Court Services Supervisor 2
Superior Court of New Jersey
03.2004 - Current
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Jersey City University