Christy Allen - Pleasant
Winnsboro,LA
Summary
Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.Brings comprehensive knowledge of on demand production , writing, planning, and technical operations
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
INSTRUCTOR
WESTERN GOVERNORS' UNIVERSITY
09.2017 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials while maintain CCR of 85-89%.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating multimedia and real-world examples into online lectures.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to refine course content, resulting in improved student comprehension and satisfaction.
- Promoted supportive virtual learning environment by maintaining open lines of communication with students and promptly addressing concerns or questions.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance throughout their course.
Psychology Adjunct Instructor
Louisiana Delta Community College
08.2016 - Current
- Providing instruction in accordance with established curriculum, course outlines and class schedules
- Creating and maintaining an environment which emphasizes learning, encourages free discussion of ideas and critical thinking
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects and interactive activities.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Tailored lesson plans to accommodate various learning styles, resulting in better understanding for all students.
Teacher
Franklin Parish School Board
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
Adult Education Instructor
LDCC
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Plan lessons and curriculum based on learning needs of culturally diverse and multi-skill level students which prepare students to pass GED tests and/or enhance basic education skills Responsible for teaching GED test areas (literature, writing, social studies, science and math) or adult basic education skills areas (writing, math, language)
- Plan and prepares relevant and practical class lessons and monitors student's performance
- Enhanced adult learners'' engagement by incorporating innovative teaching methods and real-world examples into lessons.
- Assisted program coordinators in refining curricula for optimal learner outcomes and satisfaction.
Teacher
Franklin Parish School Board
08.2003 - 08.2012
- Providing interactive and meaningful learning material to students, maintaining positive learning environment for active participation of students, assigning homework, and conducting class tests for analyzing their progress
- Implementing and delivering quality instruction to students and executing instructional program by demanding higher order thinking activities from students in a progressive manner
- Designing curriculum that challenges learning ability of students and ensuring overall development of language
- Preparing home assignments and test materials, evaluating tests' results, and creating innovative methods of teaching as per students' varying backgrounds, learning style, and grasping power
- Providing learning material and language reference books to the students, utilizing available resources in school curriculum to monitor, access, and evaluate students' learning abilities
- Collaborating with specialist education teachers for creating innovative methods of learning as per the students' abilities and requirements, and identifying the root of behavioral learning problems in students
- Optimizing the use of Internet and other interactive technology for strengthening and supporting instructional programs
- Establishing and maintaining a healthy relationship with students, parents, and other working staff members, managing the students' behavior in the classroom and the school premises, and implementing appropriate behavior management program
- Developing the instructional program pertaining to the current educational trends and updating their knowledge on latest research based educational developments
- Maintaining the instructional process and evaluating system of the students as per the state law adopted by the school
- Maintaining the students' progress reports, identifying areas of weakness in the student for their overall improvement in studying habits, behavioral issues, and organizational skills
- Filing and maintaining all forms of physical and computerized documents, records, and reports of the students for general and academic records
Education
Ph.D. - Developmental Education
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2016
Master of Arts - Guidance Education - Counseling
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2003
Skills
- Operations Management
- Business Administration
- Business Planning
- Contract Management
- Organizational Development
- Collaborative Mindset
- Activity Planning
- Lesson Development
- Needs Assessment
- Care Planning
- Client Counseling
- Analytical Thinking
- Organization and Time Management
- Self-Directed
- Cultural Awareness
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Team Pathfinder
- Leadership Franklin
- Created Collaboration Group to address Multiple Attempt Students
- Franklin Parish Teacher of the Year (2016).
- Trained Louisiana Mentor and Assessor.
- Team Leader of Text Book Adoption Committee.
- 4-H School Agent.
- SBLC Member.
Certification
- Educational Leadership, Department of Education, 06/2018
- Level 3, Department of Education, 08/2016
- Level 2, Department of Education, 08/2006
- Guidance Education, Department of Education, 07/2007
Timeline
INSTRUCTOR
WESTERN GOVERNORS' UNIVERSITY
09.2017 - Current
Psychology Adjunct Instructor
Louisiana Delta Community College
08.2016 - Current
Teacher
Franklin Parish School Board
08.2013 - 09.2017
Adult Education Instructor
LDCC
08.2012 - 08.2013
Teacher
Franklin Parish School Board
08.2003 - 08.2012
Ph.D. - Developmental Education
Grambling State University
Master of Arts - Guidance Education - Counseling
Alcorn State University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education - Elementary Education
Southern University
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