Kevin Sheridan
Laguna Woods,CA
Summary
Thirty years of college-level classroom and online teaching experience. Highly motivated and team-oriented with a comprehensive understanding of an adult-centered, accelerated college setting from both a professor’s perspective and from an Academic Manager’s perspective. Consistent record of exemplary teaching outcomes based on more than 700 college courses completed. Excellent business management, organization, and prioritization ability as well as an energetic team player with leadership qualities in defining and achieving desired course goals. Dynamic communication skills that include written, oral, critical thinking, and listening strengths to facilitate stakeholder outcomes.
Experienced with creating comprehensive and engaging course content that fosters student academic growth. Utilizes innovative teaching methods to enhance classroom learning and student participation. Track record of conducting impactful research and contributing to scholarly publications, reinforcing strong understanding of subject matter.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
Westcliff University
01.2018 - Current
- I have taught and currently teach undergraduate courses, including BUS/300 - Foundations of Business, BUS/315 – Business Communications, BUS/345 – Fundamentals of Decision-Making at the Irvine, California campus and online.
Adjunct Professor
Argosy University
01.2006 - 01.2019
- I have taught undergraduate courses, including BUS/380-Solutions Focused Leadership, HUM/440-Critical Thinking and Everyday Reasoning; ASP/100-Skills for Success, ENG/096-English Review, ENG/099-English Composition I, and COM/105-Organizational Communication at the LA and Orange, California campus.
Full-Time Faculty
University of Phoenix (SoCal classroom and Online Campus)
01.1994 - 01.2018
- Full-Time Faculty for 2015 to 2016: I taught Business, Management Communications, English, and Critical Thinking courses, achieving curriculum objectives and student educational outcomes in more than 550 courses.
- 2016 Faculty of the Year - College of Humanities and Science
- Faculty Award of Excellence: 11/2009.
- Lead Faculty for the University of Phoenix
- Academic Manager for the Gardena Learning Center 1997-2000
- I was responsible for the management and coordination of academic functions at the UOP Gardena, CA learning center. Activities included maintaining and monitoring faculty classroom performance, scheduling, and resolving academic issues for a 1300-student center.
Ellis Realty Group
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Marketed and managed '3rd Party' corporate listings in Orange County, CA, resulting in annual gross revenues of $30MM.
Juice it Up!
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Started and operated a fresh juice and yogurt bar in Dana Point, CA.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Southern California
01.1974
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Southern Methodist University
TX01.1973
Skills
- Mentoring students
- Time management
- Lecturing
- Classroom management
- Teaching excellence
- Online teaching
- Classroom presentations
- Problem-solving
- Workshop facilitation
- Class engagement
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Student mentoring
Certification
- Real Estate Broker License (Current - valid through 01/04/29) State of California
- Toastmasters International (Advanced Toastmaster – ATM, 1993) Orange County, CA
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Westcliff University
01.2018 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Argosy University
01.2006 - 01.2019
Ellis Realty Group
01.1995 - 01.1997
Full-Time Faculty
University of Phoenix (SoCal classroom and Online Campus)
01.1994 - 01.2018
Juice it Up!
01.1991 - 01.1992
Bachelor of Business Administration - undefined
Southern Methodist University
Master of Business Administration -
University of Southern California