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Dr. Kendall Woods D.EL.
Education
Nashville,TN
Summary
Skilled educator adept at managing all facets of program operations, including administration and outreach. Well-versed in multitasking to achieve challenging goals. Experienced in curriculum development, eLearning, and educational leadership, having supported hundreds of students and several faculties during their academic and professional journey. Involved in team development, program development; consistently exceeding organizational goals/KPIs to drive growth through transformational leadership and advanced training strategies. Prepared to leverage 13 years' experience in project management to take on challenging roles.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Chair, School of Business
Casa Loma College
Nashville, TN
09.2025 - Current
- Upholded an unbiased and objective stance during meetings and decision-making sessions.
- Managed and conducted meetings per governing documents.
- Managed recruitment and establishment of strategic alliances to amplify utilization of current talent and capabilities.
- Crafted and launched strategic initiatives upgrading course and curriculum offerings.
- create and launch associate, bachelor, and master level collegiate programs.
- higher education accreditation bodies
- Conduct program advisory board meetings to enhance development of all new programs across online space offerings.
- professional development facilitator
- Writing collegieate SOP
- Builiding a series of collegeate college programs to be offered online to students within the school of business
- training on all SME and instructional design methodologies within Canvas platform
- Vias SIS platform
- textbook determination for all educational programs
Professor, Graduate Studies, MPH Coordinator
Rasmussen University-Online
Online
06.2021 - Current
- utilizing current interactive technologies for student engagement
- Administered assessments and analyzed student progress to ensure effective learning outcomes.
- Offered academic advisement and supported students in course selection to promote achievement of goals.
- Provided targeted instructional assistance and remedial guidance to students, promoting active participation
- Analyzed and devised course curriculum enhancing educational methodologies.
- Systematically analyzed emerging technologies and educational resources, enabling integration of novel options for faculty.
- Stimulated class engagement through lesson integration of discussions, proactive solicitation of input, utilization of open-ended questions, and application of methods to assess student participation.
- Discovered research opportunities for students by facilitating data collection and analysis for projects.
- Applied strong interpersonal and communication strengths to achieve clear subject matter engagement with students.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
CTE Instructor, Health Science
Lebanon High School
Lebanon, TN
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Facilitated chapter development in role as advisor for HOSA co-curricular program.
- Designed and launched a thorough curriculum for high school students concentrating on grades 9-12.
- Engaged with faculty and community members on cross-functional platforms
- Facilitated academic guidance and insightful feedback on test scores to assist students in reaching their future aspirations.
Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
07.2017 - 07.2023
- 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
10.2016 - 06.2017
- 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, Allied Health
Brown Mackie College
Birmingham, AL
11.2012 - 05.2016
- Strategically developed and reintegrated rigorous Health Science Program
- Formulated and introduced effective faculty training program comprising 20 hours of hybrid instruction paired with individualized mentoring approach.
- Provided leadership and guidance to students regarding course selection, concerns, and job placement.
- Attained 70% student retention alongside impressive 90% student employment rate and consistent 70% national exam pass rate.
- Assessed and structured course curriculum to optimize learning outcomes.
- Led and supervised internal and external initiatives aimed at boosting organizational performance.
- Cultivated effective working relationships significantly improving department operations.
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant
UMC and HCA Facilities
06.1999 - 11.2012
- 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 - Public Health
University of South
Savannah, GA12.2014
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration -
Ashford University
Clinton, IA03-2010
Technical Certificate - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN09.2003
Skills
- Google Suite
- VIAS
- 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. 10/2027
- BLS Instructor, #0615034200 TCID# AL. 05259, Exp. 07/2027
- Notary Public, #370878354
- 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
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteOn-SiteHybridImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceCareer advancementHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionPaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveReferences
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Software
Microsoft Outlook
Salesforce
LMS
Blackboard ultra
CVue
Interests
Reading
Outdoor activities
Teaching ESL and Citizenship courses
Sit on community outreach boards
Volunteer activities
Timeline
Chair, School of Business
Casa Loma College
09.2025 - Current
CTE Instructor, Health Science
Lebanon High School
07.2023 - 07.2024
Professor, Graduate Studies, MPH Coordinator
Rasmussen University-Online
06.2021 - Current
Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology
Rasmussen University
07.2017 - 07.2023
World History Teacher
Nashville Academy of Computer Science
10.2016 - 06.2017
Department Chair, Allied Health
Brown Mackie College
11.2012 - 05.2016
Surgical Technologist, Surgical Assistant
UMC and HCA Facilities
06.1999 - 11.2012
Doctorate in Leadership - Executive Leadership
University of Charleston
Masters in Public Administration - Public Health
University of South
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration -
Ashford University
Technical Certificate - Surgical Technology
Nashville State Community College