Kendall Woods
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Skilled Program Director adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Prepared to leverage 13 years' experience in project management to take on challenging role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CTE Instructor, Health Science
Lebanon High School
Lebanon
2023.07 - Current
- Served as a Chapter Advisor for HOSA co-curricular program
- Developed and executed a comprehensive curriculum for high school students, focusing on grades 9-12.
- Collaborated with faculty and community members on cross-functional platforms
- Provided academic advisement and feedback on test scores to help students achieve their future goals.
Professor, Graduate Studies
Rasmussen University-Online
2021.06 - Current
- Developing and teaching advanced classes and seminars, preparing course materials, utilizing multimedia presentations and current interactive technologies for student engagement
- Prepared, administered, and evaluated students' progress in assessments.
- Provided academic advisement and guided students in course selection to help them achieve their goals.
- Provided individual tutorial and remedial instruction to students in need, fostering student engagement
- Evaluated and planned course curriculum, developed implementing teaching strategies.
- Routinely reviewed emerging technologies and educational resources, introducing new ones to faculty
Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
2017.07 - 2023.07
- Strategically developed and executed a new Health Science program
- Held resource-only meeting to raise funds, resulting in the procurement of 94K worth of donated goods and services.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to students regarding courses, concerns, recommendations, and job placement.
- Achieved 80% student retention, 100% student employment rate, and maintained a 100% national exam pass rate
- Evaluated and planned course curriculum.
- Directed and coordinated internal and external programs, enhancing organizational efficiency.
World History Teacher
Nashville Academy of Computer Science
2016.10 - 2017.06
- Managed and trained a team of cheerleaders for various competitions and events.
- Developed and executed a meticulously planned curriculum for middle school students
- Collaborated with faculty and parents on cross-functional platforms
- Provided academic advisement for high school students, offering feedback on test scores and guidance on steps to achieve future goals
Department Chair, Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
2012.11 - 2016.05
- Strategically developed and reintegrated rigorous Health Science Program
- Designed and implemented New Faculty Training Program, incorporating 20 hours of hybrid instruction/training as well as a 1:1 mentoring program.
- Provided leadership and guidance to students regarding course selection, concerns, and job placement.
- Achieved 70% student retention, boasting a remarkable 90% student employment rate and a solid 70% national exam pass rate.
- Evaluated and planned course curriculum to enhance learning outcomes
- Directed and coordinated internal and external programs to improve organizational performance.
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant
UMC and HCA Facilities
1999.06 - 2012.11
- Prepared Operating room for surgical procedures in an efficient and organized manner.
- Implemented LEAN processes as co-chair of the committee, resulting in a $90K reduction in operational supply costs.
- Collaborated with cross and inter-departmental faculty members.
- Facilitated care plans for patients in the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative stages in collaboration with physicians and Care Team Members.
- Preceptor for medical students on rotation in Surgical Services department.
Education
Doctorate in Leadership - Executive Leadership
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV12.2019
Masters in Public Administration -
University of South
Savannah, GA12.2014
Technical Certificate - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN09.2003
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration -
Ashford University
Clinton, IA2010-03
Skills
- Google Suite
- Microsoft Office Suit
- Blackboard Ultra
- Canvas
- Moodle
- LMS
- Salesforce
- Ultra
- Canva
- Chalk Talk
- AESOP
- Skyward
- Schoology
- Kahoot
- GoGuardina
- Edpuzzle
- Concord
- Project Management
- Relationship Management
- Time Management
- Effective Communication
- Accreditation-Regional and Programmatic
- Conflict Resolution
- Online teaching
- Residential teaching
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Data analysis
- Technology Integration
- Education assessments
- Curriculum Development
- Learning skills development
- Diverse student populations
- Academic advising
- Curriculum Design
- Student Registration
Certification
- Surgical Technologist, #178281, Exp. 10/2025
- BLS Instructor, #0615034200 TCID# AL. 05259, Exp. 07/2025
- Notary Public, #370878354, Exp. 10/202
- Ordained Minister, #6692920405930
Courses Taught
- Junior High: World History
- High School: Honors Anatomy & Physiology, A&P Dissection Lab, Medical Diagnostics, Introduction to Health Science, Exercise Science, Medical Therapeutics, Health, Medical Terminology
- Associates: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Surgical Procedures 1, Surgical Procedures II, Surgical Procedures III, Simulated Surgical Labs, Practicum I, Practicum II, Capstone, Anatomy & Physiology, A&P Lab
- Bachelor: Business 100, Business 101, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership
- Graduate: CBE-Contemporary Leadership Challenges, Professional Growth and Leadership, Organizational Leadership
Activities
- National Literacy Council: Illinois and Alabama Boards
- Volunteer Tutor, Instructor: ESL, and Citizenship
Licensures
- TN BOE: Health Science 6-12 CTE, Professional, #000742276, Exp. 08/2026
- IL BOE: Health Science 5-12, CTE, Professional #2540461, Exp. 07/2027
Publications
Leadership and Professional Development: Enhancing the Quality of Delivery Systems in Higher Education, 2019
Affiliations
- National Literacy Tutor for ESL, and Citizenship
Accomplishments
- Rasmussen High Achiever Award for Program Management and Student Success Measures
- Q3 High Achievement Award for Student Success Measures
- Frist Award for Humanitarian Efforts
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CTE Instructor, Health Science
Lebanon High School
2023.07 - Current
Professor, Graduate Studies
Rasmussen University-Online
2021.06 - Current
Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
2017.07 - 2023.07
World History Teacher
Nashville Academy of Computer Science
2016.10 - 2017.06
Department Chair, Surgical Technology
Brown Mackie College
2012.11 - 2016.05
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant
UMC and HCA Facilities
1999.06 - 2012.11
Doctorate in Leadership - Executive Leadership
University of Charleston
Masters in Public Administration -
University of South
Technical Certificate - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration -
Ashford University
- Surgical Technologist, #178281, Exp. 10/2025
- BLS Instructor, #0615034200 TCID# AL. 05259, Exp. 07/2025
- Notary Public, #370878354, Exp. 10/202
- Ordained Minister, #6692920405930
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