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Caylah Natielle Crosby

Concord,NC

Summary

Dynamic educator with over 14 years of experience in higher education, specializing in teaching methodologies, curriculum design, and assessment strategies. Proven expertise in developing structured instructional materials and leveraging innovative technologies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Adept at fostering collaboration among diverse teams to achieve shared objectives and managing course redesign initiatives. Eager to transition skills into the corporate environment, bringing a passion for mentorship and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teaching Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
07.2022 - Current
  • Teach at least eight mathematics courses per academic year, serve on department and college committees, and mentor undergraduate and graduate students
  • Design innovative teaching materials such as Poll Everywhere, Video Quizzes, guided notes, handouts, and online resources to enhance student engagement and learning; Developed and taught online courses to accommodate diverse learning needs and reach a wider student population; Designed and implemented innovative assessment methods such as group activities or case studies to promote active learning
  • Course coordinator/manager for Business Calculus, facilitating regular instructor meetings and collaborative initiatives to redesign course and better align sections with each other. Responsible for developing curriculum and implementing course syllabi, assignments, assessments and LMS presence to ensure alignment with course and QEP (Quality Enhancement Plan) program objectives
  • Project manager for course redesign for Business Calculus as part of QEP (quality enhancement plan) initiative; collaborating with colleagues and the Center for Teaching and Learning on curriculum development, assessment methods, and program improvement initiatives; facilitating partner meetings and coordinating teams to determine objectives, gather ideas, and implement changes; project currently resulting in reduction in DFW rates and improvements in learning outcomes for students

Part Time Lecturer

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Contracted to teach at least four courses each semester, engaging in curriculum design and technological integration with LMS
  • Served on curriculum and content development projects for first year math courses
  • Course coordinator/manager for Business Calculus, facilitating regular instructor meetings and collaborative initiatives to redesign course and better align sections with each other

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • Led instruction for an undergraduate courses each semester while providing tutoring and grading support.

Part Time Instructor /Adjunct Professor

Central Piedmont Community College
01.2015 - 12.2015
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of North Carolina Wilmington
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Delivered instruction for mathematics courses and provided tutoring in a campus support center.

Education

Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
12.2018

M.S. - Mathematics

University of North Carolina Wilmington
07.2012

B.S. - Applied Mathematics, Minor in Statistics

University of North Carolina Wilmington
12.2010

A.S. - Biology Concentration

College of the Albemarle
07.2007

Skills

  • Training & Facilitation Public Speaking Communication
  • Program & Curriculum Development and Design
  • Project management & Collaboration
  • Team Leadership and Support
  • Student Mentoring & Advising
  • Course Planning & LMS Design
  • Technology Integration (Canvas, Zoom, Blackboard, Webex)
  • Data Analysis & Reporting (Excel, SAS, R, MATLAB)
  • C SAS R MATLAB Excel Word PowerPoint Zoom Webex Canvas Blackboard Moodle LATEX

Timeline

Assistant Teaching Professor

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
07.2022 - Current

Part Time Lecturer

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2019 - 01.2022

Part Time Instructor /Adjunct Professor

Central Piedmont Community College
01.2015 - 12.2015

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
01.2012 - 01.2018

Graduate Teaching Assistant

University of North Carolina Wilmington
01.2011 - 01.2012

M.S. - Mathematics

University of North Carolina Wilmington

B.S. - Applied Mathematics, Minor in Statistics

University of North Carolina Wilmington

A.S. - Biology Concentration

College of the Albemarle

Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Caylah Natielle Crosby