Jeff Williams
Des Moines
Summary
Dynamic Adjunct Instructor at DMACC with a proven track record in fostering student engagement and critical thinking. Skilled in syllabus development and classroom management, I successfully enhanced learning outcomes through innovative teaching strategies and personalized mentoring. Committed to creating inclusive environments, I effectively accommodated diverse learning needs while promoting collaboration among students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
DMACC
08.2013 - Current
- Managed classroom effectively to maintain a positive learning environment for all students.
- Taught Introduction to Philosophy, Introduction to Ethics, and Survey of World Religions courses.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, assignments, and grades, ensuring timely communication with students regarding academic progress.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Examined and graded assignments and assessments to report grades to appropriate personnel.
- Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises and open-ended questions.
- Used lectures, discussions and demonstrations to increase learning and classroom success.
- Promoted active learning by encouraging class participation and hands-on experiences during lessons.
- Boosted collaboration among students with group projects and interactive activities.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices and industry trends.
- Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Education
No Degree - Philosophy
Holy Apostles College And Seminary
Cromwell, CTMaster of Theological Studies - Theology
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
Springfield, MOSkills
- Student mentoring
- Online teaching
- Student engagement
- Disability accommodations
- Syllabus development
- Course planning
- Classroom management
- Teaching strategies
- Lesson plan development
- Lecture and in-class discussion
- Classroom presentations
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
DMACC
08.2013 - Current
No Degree - Philosophy
Holy Apostles College And Seminary
Master of Theological Studies - Theology
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
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