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Brent Adrian

Hastings,NE

Summary

Proficient Communications Instructor with excellent course planning and class management abilities. Highly successful at exciting students about communications concepts, functions and practices. Passionate about helping others use communication talents and build careers in diverse fields.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Communication Instructor

Central Community College
Grand Island, NE
08.1998 - Current
  • Developed and delivered lectures on effective communication strategies to undergraduate students.
  • Created lesson plans, assignments, and assessments for communication courses.
  • Conducted individual meetings with students to provide feedback on their progress in the course.
  • Researched best practices in teaching techniques related to communication studies.
  • Encouraged critical thinking among students through class discussions and speeches.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as scheduling exams, grading papers.
  • Evaluated students' compositions to assess deficiencies and help improve abilities for higher-level coursework.
  • Taught introductory communication classes to impart fundamental theories and practices in communication.
  • Kept daily and weekly schedules for meetings and student assignments.
  • Developed and implemented activities targeted on specific subjects and student learning needs.
  • Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
  • Promoted collaboration and problem-solving skills by facilitating group projects and class discussions.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to teaching based on new research findings in the field of communication studies.
  • Attended and presented at conferences related to developments in communication education and environmental sustainability.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08-1989

Skills

  • Content Development
  • Effective listening
  • Verbal Communication
  • Presentation Design
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Audience Analysis
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Written Communication
  • Effective Communication
  • Academic Research
  • Active Listening
  • Public Speaking
  • Curriculum Development
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Writing and editing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Course Materials Development

Timeline

Communication Instructor

Central Community College
08.1998 - Current

Master of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Memphis
Brent Adrian