Jenny M. Ridao

Work History

Full Time Faculty Instructor for the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Business

Oakland City University

08.2023 - Current

Work collaboratively with faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences and School of Business
Maintain a full teaching course schedule split between the two Schools along with regular office hours
Created and authored courses, content, and measurable learning outcomes for current BA in Communications program with two areas of concentration; Strategic Communication & Journalism
Successfully secure Communications Major Intern positions with appropriate businesses
Created and received approval to implement a student driven comprehensive engagement plan focusing on University brand awareness
Raised social media awareness of University by 30% in one semester
Successfully utilized our Learning Management System (LMS) to track students progress and adapt my teaching to ensure students reach their highest potential.
Boosted student's team building skills through having them work in groups to create a social meda marketing plan from start to finish. Ensured importance of mission statement was followed along with ethical core for Social Media Marketing
Craft engaging and relevant course content for over 60 students in Fundamentals of Public Speaking, Professional Presentations, and Advanced Speech
Adapted curriculum materials as needed to accommodate diverse learner needs and styles, ensuring equitable access to education for all students.
Some examples include; current events, interviews, media pitches, PowerPoint presentation with voiceover, speaking on camera, and giving a speech using American Sign Language
Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and strategies.
Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.

Early Education Training Coach/ Observation & Assessment Specialist

Building Blocks

01.2022 - 04.2023

Work collaboratively with over 28 teachers in 5 different counties to provide support, training, and behavior management strategies
Also, ensure reliability with data collection to identify potential areas of need in instruction or further assessment of students
Provide comprehensive instructional coaching sessions to educators, administrators, or other staff
Conduct pre and post individual student assessments
Serve as a resource to help identify appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to ensure success for students and staff
Maintain current and/or certifications
Delivered engaging presentations using multimedia tools to increase comprehension of complex concepts during training sessions.
Ensure data collected on students focuses on specific tasks, skills or techniques which can be mastered and measured
Offer resources & strategies to staff to enhance relationships, create appropriate environments, & teach social-emotional regulation skills to children
Enhanced employee performance by developing and implementing comprehensive training programs.
Managed all aspects of the training process including scheduling, logistics coordination, content creation, delivery, evaluation and reporting.
Identified areas of opportunity in individual performance, creating action plans for measurable improvement over time.

Adjunct Faculty- Fundamentals of Speech, Advanced Speech, & Cultural Communications

Oakland City University

01.2021 - 05.2022

Instructed 13-28 young adults on a variety of situations in which several types of speeches & presentations are required in the workplace today, or through studying & analyzing important speeches to see why they were so effective & how to emulate them today, & via hybrid class format, researched & clarified various aspects of cultural communication & cultural differences: family life, social relationships, the workplace, government, education, gender, romance, & religion
Created course syllabus, follow established institutional guidelines
Educated in person & online class
Designed instructional materials (i.e. Power points, YouTube Video, Moodle videos) to partner with course materials to enhance student engagement
Authored advanced, fast paced course with appropriate text & guest speakers
Provided a safe space for students to reflect their own experience with cultural difference
Displayed professional demeanor & served as role model for students
Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
Utilized various teaching methodologies to accommodate different learning styles within the classroom setting.

Nutrition Education Program Advisor

Purdue University-Extension Services Pike & Gibson Counties

05.2014 - 01.2022

Educated community members (Infants – Seniors) on nutrition best practices, budgeting, food safety & weight management through individual & group sessions using research-based programs with measurable outcomes
Streamlined processes for increased efficiency by identifying areas of improvement and implementing best practices.
Boosted caseload by 100% within six months of hire by speaking at County Council meetings on the positive impact the programs had on the community
Maintained full caseload for group classes each month using a highly flexible work schedule
Assisted program participants in the development of realistic goals to promote self-efficiency
Maintained individual documentation on measurable goals to show growth with the highest levels of privacy
Developed & implemented social media presence to expand strong reach
Collaborated with students, teachers, administrators, parents, & outside agencies
Delivered audio-visual presentations on platforms such as PowerPoint, Facebook Live & Zoom
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, & emotional growth
Developed & maintained positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds
Spearheaded marketing efforts to promote the visibility of the program, attracting new clients.

Health and Human Sciences Program Assistant

Purdue University Purdue University-Extension Services Pike County

08.2016 - 05.2017

Assisted and/or taught 6 of the 13 Health and Human Sciences lessons; administered pre- and post-tests
Assisted with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities.
Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
(Be Heart Smart, Where Does Your Money Go
Block Party, I Am Moving, I Am Learning, Dining with Diabetes, and Captain Cash)
Successfully recruited 8 non-profit agencies, 3 local businesses, and 4 adult groups/clubs to partner & provide services complementary to their needs
Prepared bi-monthly newsletters for the Pike County Courthouse, included upcoming educational events; ways to reduce stress at work & pertinent health information along with free screenings
Used outside-the-box thinking to connect with groups in surrounding rural area; also built relationships with local businesses & school corporations to jointly educate the community and facilitate referrals
Designed functional & attractive displays, activity centers & bulletin boards to create an effective learning environment
Created HHS Facebook page to extend reach, post events, showcase quality programs offered
Employed a variety of teaching strategies & instructional techniques to meet different aptitudes & interests of students, including small group learning & current technology

Adjunct Faculty- Child Care Administration

Vincennes University

01.2014 - 05.2014

Educated a class of 12 young adults on rules & regulations related to Licensed Childcare Centers, Childcare Homes, & Childcare Ministries; continually assessed & revised course content to keep materials current
Scheduled relevant, engaging guest speakers for the class
Authored course materials including syllabus, homework assignments & in-class handouts; also developed, administered, & graded midterm & final examinations along with the aforementioned assignments
Designed & distributed feedback forms to continually improve teaching ability & develop stronger connections with students
Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion
Identified academic strengths & obstacles & developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles
Used Blackboard to keep accurate records of students' attendance and grades.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Full Time Faculty Instructor for the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Business

Early Education Training Coach/ Observation & Assessment Specialist

Adjunct Faculty- Fundamentals of Speech, Advanced Speech, & Cultural Communications

Nutrition Education Program Advisor

Health and Human Sciences Program Assistant

Adjunct Faculty- Child Care Administration

Education

Master of Science - Communications-Business Marketing

Graduate Certificate - Strategic Communication Management

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education/Special Education-Mild Moderate Disorder

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Skills

Work Availability

Timeline

Similar Profiles

Keiby JeuneKeiby Jeune

Shannon CaldwellShannon Caldwell

Cody BasketteCody Baskette

Tyler ShamblinTyler Shamblin

Zachary CatoZachary Cato