DR. April Robinson
Laurelton,NY
Summary
Professional, energetic, self-starter, adaptable, and team player while contributing to the success of the entire unit. Ability to effectively, and professionally communicate with all superiors, employees and students on every level. Ensure all deadlines and departmental goals are consistently met with accuracy. Committed innovative and engaging professor bringing exceptional lecturing skills and expertise in various education and management courses. Bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with Nine years in postsecondary education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Suny Empire State University
01.2024 - Current
- Teach various courses, providing instruction to undergraduate students.
- Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Create and grade quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boost class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Encourage class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Empower students to take ownership of their education by facilitating opportunities for independent research projects within specific areas of interest.
- Use variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Develops curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Develop lesson plans and research assignments to help students meet key learning objectives and goals.
- Manage student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Work with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Contribute to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
- Optimize assessment processes by designing rubrics that clearly communicated expectations for various assignments.
- Increase student retention by providing individualized support and tailored feedback on assignments.
- Improve overall course quality through the implementation of regular evaluations, incorporating student feedback into future improvements.
- Create positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Conduct engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Create excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Incorporate instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Develop semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Contribute to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
Facilitator
United Goodwill Temple Community Church
10.2009 - Current
- Conduct Training and Development Seminars
- Prepare presentation materials for projects and workshops
- Compose articles for bi-monthly Newsletter Publication
- Develop fundraising strategies for various causes and more.
Student Conduct Officer
Long Island Business Institute
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Identified specific charges against the students
- Engaged in substantive discussions with students about relevant ethical issues involved in the incident
- Ensured students receive the protections afforded them by the policies of the college before and during the disciplinary hearing
- Meet with the students (accuser and the accused) separately and provide each party with information about their rights as outlined in the student handbook and the college catalog and explain the process of the disciplinary hearing, the general time frame for resolution, and a delineation of individual responsibilities in the process
- Scheduled and coordinate student disciplinary hearings
- Served as a resource to the members of the disciplinary committee about written conduct policies and sanctions and ensure fair and reasonable outcomes and the equitable treatment of students
- Reviewed decisions from other hearing bodies, when applicable, and notifies the Dean of Administration and the Provost in writing about relevant decisions
- Followed up on sanctions to ensure they have been implemented
- Establishes and implements a procedure for the maintenance and destruction of disciplinary records
- Provided training for members of the disciplinary committee
- Updated President, Dean of Administration, and Provost quarterly
- Assisted with the revision of student conduct policies and procedures
- Initiated and encourage educational activities that serve to reduce violations of campus regulations.
Full-time Faculty/Professor
Long Island Business Institute
03.2015 - 01.2024
- Provided quality learning opportunities
- Prepared course outline
- Wrote exams and design testing tools
- Assisted students in meeting their education goals and career aspirations
- Instructed and facilitate meaningful learning experiences of course competencies in the curriculum
- Taught assigned courses that are consistent with course content
- Incorporated instructional technologies in instructional delivery
- Advised students about academic matters
- Proposed and develop new courses as appropriate
- Participated in college and departmental committees (Curriculum Standards, Chair for Campus Safety and Security)
- Engaged in faculty development through subject matter, curriculum concepts, new theories and techniques of instruction and new educational media
- Engaged in professional growth activities through membership and participation in educational experience, educational research, and awareness of current practices and standards.
Program Director
Police Athletic League
02.2007 - 04.2008
- Managed all personnel, programs, and facilities operations
- Enforced compliance with agency rules, policies, and guidelines
- Prepared, and organized financial and program reports
- Planned, developed, and administered various programs and services
- Facilitated and developed training sessions for all staff members
- Hired/terminated employees when necessary and evaluated employee’s performance.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) -
Long Island University/CW Post
12.2023
ACUE (Association of College and University Education) Certification -
05.2021
Human Resources Management (MBA) Degree -
Long Island University
12.2004
Business Administration (MS) Degree -
Long Island University
05.2001
Skills
- Online Teaching
- Curriculum Creation
- Innovative Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Interdisciplinary Approach
- Diversity awareness
- Workshop Facilitation
- Classroom oversight
- Classroom presentations
- Lesson development
References
References Furnished Upon Request
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Suny Empire State University
01.2024 - Current
Student Conduct Officer
Long Island Business Institute
03.2021 - 01.2024
Full-time Faculty/Professor
Long Island Business Institute
03.2015 - 01.2024
Facilitator
United Goodwill Temple Community Church
10.2009 - Current
Program Director
Police Athletic League
02.2007 - 04.2008
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) -
Long Island University/CW Post
ACUE (Association of College and University Education) Certification -
Human Resources Management (MBA) Degree -
Long Island University
Business Administration (MS) Degree -
Long Island University
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