Dr. Marilyn Hannah
Facilitator of Learning, Trainer, Mentor
Prattville,AL
Summary
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective employee motivational strategies and strong policy enforcement. Proficient in best practices, market trends and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to business planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
55
55
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Online Adjunct Instructor of Economics & BUS
Concordia College Chicago
08.2017 - Current
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Manage development of online program for use in expansion of curriculum delivery options for entry-level students.
- Transition course material and apply technological options for online and course-related software for Economics and Business Administration.
- Develop and implement Business and Economics curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
- Identify academic strengths and obstacles and develop instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Teach online classes in business operations, business procedures and application of computer technologies.
- Demonstrate superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.
- Use Canvas/Blackboard to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.
- Actively participate in team-building ideas and methods to help other faculty deal with changes.
Online Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
University of West Alabama
Livingston, Alabama
08.2017 - Current
- Contribute to new directions for information systems and technology program at Bachelor and Masters level.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Develop and kindle professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Design and distribute feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Identify academic strengths and obstacles and develop instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Work cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Collaborate with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
Department Chairperson & Instructor
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma, Alabama
09.2010 - Current
- Devise strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Confer with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Increased Business & CIS Department registrations over 25% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Confer with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Keep institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Plan and execute professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Observe, coach and mentor department staff.
- Determine course schedules and coordinate teaching assignments and room assignments to optimize use of buildings and equipment.
- Assist faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Consult with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Resolve problems, improved operations and provide exceptional service.
- Manage on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
Economics, Business, & Computer Science Instructor
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma, Alabama
08.2003 - Current
- Plan lessons to reflect group and individual student needs utilizing creative instruction to teach individual roles of citizenship.
- Expose students to economic reasoning skills to build perspective and critical thinking skills.
- Identify process inefficiencies through gap analysis and outlined sensible solutions.
- Facilitate learning with aids, technology, and equipment to stimulate higher-level thinking.
- Adhere to district policies for effective classroom management techniques.
- Enhance academic programs with innovative methodologies and collaboration.
- Adapt teaching strategies to remain inclusive to multiple learning styles.
- Evaluate student assignments and projects with corrective comments to guide reasoning skills.
- Create budgeting exercises to equip students with crucial, practical knowledge.
- Record grades and develop accountability through bi-weekly progress monitoring.
Online Adjunct Business & Economics instructor
Concordia College Selma
Selma, AL
08.2004 - 07.2018
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Designed and distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching skills and develop stronger connection with students.
- Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
Career & Technical Teacher
Selma City Schools
Selma, AL
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Provided written and hands on instruction to students in computer labs; provided one-on-one instruction when necessary
- Instructed students in the fundamentals of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Windows
- Developed a system whereby students received and submitted assignments via e-mail; tests were administered online and results immediately delivered to teacher’s workstation
- Set-up teacher-monitoring software, which allowed me to monitor students’ progress
- Provided technical support to other staff members and repaired damaged computers and printers.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Administration & Computer Science
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA 03.2017 - 03.2017
18 Graduate - Economics
Auburn University Montgomery (AUM)
Montgomery, Alabama 05.2006 - 05.2006
Master of Science - Management
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL 08.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL 08.2001 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Wallace Community College Selma
Selma, Alabama 08.1992 - 05.1994
Skills
Classroom management
undefinedAdditional Information
- License and Active Real Estate Agent – 10 years industry experience
Affiliations
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Board of Commissioner
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Leadership Team
Timeline
Online Adjunct Instructor of Economics & BUS
Concordia College Chicago
08.2017 - Current
Online Adjunct Instructor of Computer Science
University of West Alabama
08.2017 - Current
Ph.D. - Business Administration & Computer Science
Northcentral University
03.2017 - 03.2017
Department Chairperson & Instructor
Wallace Community College Selma
09.2010 - Current
Career & Technical Teacher
Selma City Schools
08.2007 - 08.2009
18 Graduate - Economics
Auburn University Montgomery (AUM)
05.2006 - 05.2006
Online Adjunct Business & Economics instructor
Concordia College Selma
08.2004 - 07.2018
Economics, Business, & Computer Science Instructor
Wallace Community College Selma
08.2003 - Current
Master of Science - Management
Faulkner University
08.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
Faulkner University
08.2001 - 05.2002
Associate of Science - Computer Science
Wallace Community College Selma
08.1992 - 05.1994
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