Elizabeth Pafford
Rockford,MI
Summary
Energetic adjunct instructor with 8 years of post-secondary classroom experience employing range of suitable strategies to foster student learning. Accomplished in revising and updating course materials, evaluating student performance, and supervising research and field-based developmental activities. Dedicated to maximizing in-class time.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Bryant & Stratton College
05.2018 - Current
- Primary course instructor for English, Writing, Research, and Communication courses
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success by incorporating multimedia, such as PowerPoint, Podcasts, and videos.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Attended meetings and workshops to refine and enhance instructional skills.
- Submitted daily class roster to accurately maintain attendance records.
Adjunct Instructor
The University of Akron
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Primary course instructor for College Writing and developmental courses
- Aided in developing educational course content and assessments
- Organized and facilitated classroom lessons, activities, and presentations
- Provided weekly individual instruction and guidance through tutoring and mentoring
- Incorporated the use of multimedia, such as PowerPoint, Podcasts, and videos, into information presentations
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Kent State University
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Primary course instructor for English, Writing, Research, and Communication courses
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
- Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success by incorporating multimedia, such as PowerPoint, Podcasts, and videos.
- Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
Office Manager/HR
Lazurite Holdings LLC
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Collaborate with Executive and Department management to develop job standards and performance metrics
- Developed and managed onboarding, offboarding, and performance review policies and procedures
- Managed DOL & OSHA compliance requirements, employee file management, and data retention including confidential personnel records
- Acted as liaison to external service vendors to ensure efficiency in daily operations of the office space
- Coordinated business travel, accommodation, and entertainment activities for Lazurite employees
- Managed logistics of attending key industry conferences
- Developed and maintained company HRIS system software
- Provide document creation, writing, technical writing, proofreading, and editing support
- Assisted with social media management and post creation
Program Assistant
Michigan State REPID program
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Organized and managed day-to-day program functions
- Managed social media and electronic communications development, content, and design
- Designed and edited yearly newsletter
- Communication liaison to 20 students regarding enrollment, expectations, and participation in program
- Provided support for proposal and grant content writing
Education
PhD Candidate - English Literature
Kent State University
Kent, OH12-2026
Master of Arts - English Literature
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05.2017
Bachelor of Art - History
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2012
Bachelor of Art - English Literature
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI12.2011
Skills
- Development of course content that meet institutional objectives through online platform
- Individualized support
- Online classes
- Academic advisement
- In-class lectures
- Learning management interfaces
- Multimedia integration
- Classroom oversight
- Online teaching
- MLA, APA, and Chicago formatting, styling, and editing
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Adobe Programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, etc)
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
The University of Akron
05.2023 - 01.2024
Office Manager/HR
Lazurite Holdings LLC
11.2021 - 11.2022
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Kent State University
08.2018 - 05.2023
Adjunct Instructor
Bryant & Stratton College
05.2018 - Current
Program Assistant
Michigan State REPID program
05.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Art - History
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Art - English Literature
Michigan State University
PhD Candidate - English Literature
Kent State University
Master of Arts - English Literature
Grand Valley State University