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Elizabeth Clary

Louisville,KY

Summary

Innovative Assistant Professor bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Online Business College Instructor

Avon/Beads By Beth
03.2020 - Current
  • Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
  • Offered career assistance to students by conducting mock interviews, providing relevant job opportunities and teaching networking skills and strategies.
  • Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
  • Assisted and identified at-risk students to eliminate student barriers to learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations, including visual, aural and social learning modalities.
  • Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
  • Developed instructional resources, such as Templates, Spreadsheets, Graphic Designs, and Quizzes, for use in class.
  • Led and prepared lectures for Business Ethics, Theories of Human Development, and Media Management online courses.
  • Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for distance learning applications.
  • Stayed abreast of developments within the theories of Self-Actualization, HR Policies and Procedures, Learning Styles, Environmental Effects on Learning, Copyright Law, Graphic Art and Design, and Media Management to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students.
  • Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
  • Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
  • Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
  • Created lesson plans for courses, modifying throughout year to meet time constraints and specific interests of class.
  • Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
  • Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
  • Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
  • Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct for online studies.
  • Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.

Small Business Owner

Avon/Pampered Chef
05.2014 - Current
  • Determined best courses of action for the Avon/Beads by Beth company based on regional market trends and demands.
  • Streamlined Avon/Beads by Beth operations and budgeted effectively to decrease spending 13%.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Hired and supervised training of over 6 sub-contracted employees in 2 years.
  • Devised, deployed and monitored processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels 10%.
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Frequently studied Fashion, Beauty, Health and Wellness, and Gourmet Kitchen market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Provided elite customer service to over 20 customers per business cycle by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Stayed current with market trends to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
  • Coached and mentored team of 3 employees through effective recruitment, hiring and goal setting methods.
  • Oversaw operational aspects of successful Direct Sales and Marketing business, including long-term planning, staff hiring and training, and procedure development and implementation.
  • Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
  • Boosted average customer count from 2 in 2014 to 25 in 2020 through aggressive promotional cycles and sales incentives.
  • Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
  • Used Google and Microsoft based software to maintain files and administrative records.

Pastor And Children's and Family Minister

Virginia Conference Of The United Methodist Church
04.2017 - 01.2023
  • Provided pastoral care to individuals in need, offering counseling, guidance, and support during difficult times.
  • Provided spiritual care through visitation, counseling, and prayer.
  • Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
  • Planned and conducted worship services, wrote sermons, and worked with key church leaders to carry out church mission.
  • Strengthened relationships between families by initiating regular events and workshops catered to their needs.
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for newcomers by creating an inclusive culture within the church community.
  • Helped to create welcoming environment for visitors and encouraged congregation to offer support.
  • Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
  • Provided spiritual and administrative leadership to church and managed daily operations.
  • Upheld church governance structure by effectively managing staff and volunteer teams while ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.

Education

MBA - Media Management

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
Current

Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Daymar College - Owensboro
Owensboro, KY
Current

Master's of Divinity - Theology And Pastoral Counseling

Union Presbyterian Seminary
Richmond, VA
06-1998

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Furman University
Greenville, SC
05-1993

Skills

  • P>Group and individual instruction
  • P>Business and English Instruction
  • P>Curriculum Development
  • P>Differentiated instruction
  • P>Technology-based curriculum
  • P>Search Engine Optimization
  • P>Student counseling
  • P>Online learning tools
  • P>Continuing education
  • P>Career advising
  • P>Lesson Planning
  • P>Performance assessment
  • P>Academic advisement
  • P>Adult Education
  • P>Academic research
  • Student Engagement
  • Inclusive education
  • Academic Writing
  • Student Motivation
  • Educational technology
  • Research and analysis
  • Course Planning

Software

Microsoft Teams, FB, Twitter, Canva, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Spreadsheets, Zoom Video Conferencing, Google Chrome, Google Drive, Dropbox, Google Photos

Certification

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

  • Business Instructor,Avon Beads by Beth

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Online Business College Instructor

Avon/Beads By Beth
03.2020 - Current

Pastor And Children's and Family Minister

Virginia Conference Of The United Methodist Church
04.2017 - 01.2023

Small Business Owner

Avon/Pampered Chef
05.2014 - Current

MBA - Media Management

Ashford University

Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Daymar College - Owensboro

Master's of Divinity - Theology And Pastoral Counseling

Union Presbyterian Seminary

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Furman University

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