Jerome L. Purdie
Tar Heel,NC
Summary
Student-focused Educator and Higher Education Professional with strong background in student support and crisis intervention. Drives student success by partnering closely with administrators, teachers and guardians on diverse initiatives. Background in one-on-one assistance and group instruction. Talented in facilitating college, vocational and K-12 applications.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Freshman Academic Advisor / Retention Specialist
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Provided academic counseling and support for students of all ages.
- Developed and implement individualized academic plans for students.
- Developed and deliver workshops and seminars on topics related to academic success
- Provided one-on-one coaching and guidance for students.
- Created and implemented an Academic Success program for New Student Orientation to increase student persistence through awareness of student policies and procedures.
- Developed training programs and conducts interventions that support the undergraduate educational mission of the University and that enhance the performance, retention, and graduation rates of students in the College.
- Identified areas of advising concern and administrative barriers that impact student success and persistence and proposes solutions for resolving issues/removing barriers.
- Worked with team members to assess student retention and to develop programs to enhance student success, retention, persistence, and improve graduation rates of students in the College.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge and understanding of retention strategies and skill in teaching students strategic decision-making skills.
- Counseled students about the nature and content of a liberal arts education and intervenes effectively with students who encounter academic difficulty to preserve their ability to earn their degrees.
6th Grade ELA, Social Studies, & Science Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
Lumberton, NC
09.2020 - 09.2022
- Prepared lesson materials, home works, assignments, tests, etc to meet curriculum goals
- Adapted teaching methods, assignments, and assessments to accommodate a diverse range of learning styles, abilities, interests, and exceptionalities such as ADHD, autism.
- Encouraged and monitored the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Collaborated with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of middle school programs.
- Served on schools administrative team responsible for assisting the principal and serving as a liaison for the faculty and staff.
- Instructed performance tasks and assessments; utilize RTI and UDL frameworks to meet students diverse academic and behavioral needs.
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Innovative School District
Raleigh, NC
07.2018 - 09.2020
- Promoted high levels of achievement in relation to individual student abilities.
- Created and adapted lesson plans according to students’ academic needs, including both individual and group
work. - Analyzed data from formative and summative instruction to drive both whole group and small group
instruction. - Mentored and advised students on course materials as well as other school-related concerns by providing
regular support and resources. - Provided Social-Emotional academic support through counseling, advising, and mentoring.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05.2021
Bachelor of Science - History
Methodist University
Fayetteville, NC12.2014
Skills
- Academic Program Development
- Process Development
- Motivational Speaking
- Professional Development Facilitating
- New Student Orientation
- Student Development
- Education Model Development
- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Strategic Academic Planning
- Curriculum Development
- Lesson Planning
- School Programs Development
- Academic Support
- Cultural Competency
- Mentoring/ Advising
Other Professional Experience
- Engineering Camp Instructor
University of North Carolina at Pembroke - Academic Instructor
Duke University Talent Identification Program - EC Teacher Assistant
Pender County Schools
Timeline
Freshman Academic Advisor / Retention Specialist
Fayetteville State University
09.2022 - 12.2023
6th Grade ELA, Social Studies, & Science Teacher
Public Schools Of Robeson County
09.2020 - 09.2022
5th Grade Elementary Teacher
Innovative School District
07.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Bachelor of Science - History
Methodist University
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