Cydnee Russell Merritt
Long Beach,MS
Summary
With a proven track record at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, I excel in enhancing student critical thinking and interpersonal communication. Leveraging therapeutic techniques and industry skills instruction, I've significantly improved program effectiveness. My approach combines professionalism with a keen ability to adapt teaching methods, fostering both academic and personal growth in students.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Massage Therapy Program Director/Instructor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
07.2017 - Current
- Strengthen communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adapte teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Cultivate culture of critical thinking and inquiry, preparing students for real-world problem-solving.
- Enhance student critical thinking skills through problem-based learning activities.
- Implement feedback system for students, leading to more personalized and effective instruction.
- Utilize multimedia resources to enrich learning experience and cater to visual and auditory learners.
- Conduct regular assessment tests to monitor student progress and adjust teaching strategies accordingly.
- Create lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Increase student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Test and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
- Mentor new teachers, sharing valuable insights and strategies for classroom success.
- Prepare quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Help students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Shift between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
- Develop and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines and objectives.
- Promote classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Promote a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Test students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Track student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure program compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Identify risks and developed mitigation plans.
- Advance community outreach efforts by forging strong relationships with local partners.
- Develop and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.
- Evaluate program performance through comprehensive data analysis, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Establish program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
- Empower students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Help students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Plan and promote career planning presentations, work experience programs and career workshops.
- Deliver supportive and knowledgeable counseling to students with academic or personal concerns.
- Set appointments for student clinic and reached out to reschedule appointments to maintain students requirements for student clinic.
- Oversee maintenance of health records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Massage Therapy Program Instructor
Southwest Mississippi Community College
07.2005 - 06.2017
- Served as positive role model for students in program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude and courtesy.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities into the program curriculum.
- Cultivated an inclusive learning environment that respected diverse perspectives, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration among students from different backgrounds.
- Contributed to curriculum design efforts by researching emerging trends in the field and integrating relevant content into existing lesson plans seamlessly.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through assessments, modifying instructional strategies accordingly for improved comprehension.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth functioning and high-quality client care within the student clinic.
- Conducted performance evaluations for students, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback.
- Conducted frequent clinic walk-throughs to maintain safe work environment.
- Scheduled student clinic appointments, maintained clinic records.
- Developed strong relationships with student clinic clients, fostering trust and loyalty to the clinic.
Assistant Manager
Country Fisherman
08.2003 - 08.2005
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Rearranged tables and chairs for large parties and retrieved high chairs for children.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring proper handling of currency and daily reconciliation procedures.
- Handled high volume transactions calmly, maintaining composure under pressure and delivering excellent customer service.
- Enhanced guest experience with exceptional service and positive demeanor during checkout process.
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, prioritizing tasks according to immediate needs of the restaurant operation.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education Psychology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS01-2025
No Degree - Massage Therapy
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Summit, MSCertificate of Technical Studies - Massage Therapy
Mississippi School of Therapeutic Massage
Jackson, MS 02-2003
Skills
- Therapeutic Techniques
- Life Skills Instruction
- Problem-Solving
- Student Management
- Clinical Supervision
- Professional ethics
- Interpersonal Skills
- Documentation
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Records Management
Timeline
Massage Therapy Program Director/Instructor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
07.2017 - Current
Massage Therapy Program Instructor
Southwest Mississippi Community College
07.2005 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager
Country Fisherman
08.2003 - 08.2005
Associate of Arts - Education Psychology
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
No Degree - Massage Therapy
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Certificate of Technical Studies - Massage Therapy
Mississippi School of Therapeutic Massage
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