Leslie Barker
Florence,AZ
Summary
Experienced Adjunct Faculty Instructor with expertise in delivering high-quality instruction across multiple academic disciplines. Skilled in curriculum development, student engagement, and technology integration, resulting in enriched learning environments. Proven track record of building strong relationships with students and colleagues, fostering collaboration and achieving success. Adaptable teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles, contributing to overall student achievement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
01.2014 - Current
- I oversee coursework designed for senior college students in the following subjects: HR Management (BBA335), Leadership (BBA450, LEA420), Team and Project Management (BBA360), and Business Management (BBA300, BBA486).
- Assist students in achieving completion of learning objectives.
- Use technologies such as online forums and video conferencing platforms for remote learning.
- Present courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material.
- Design exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Maricopa Community College District - MCC
Mesa, AZ
08.2007 - Current
- I am responsible for developing and delivering coursework targeted at junior college students, covering the principles of HR management (Mgt 276), organizational behavior (Mgt 251), and project management (Mgt 242/243/244/245), in addition to the curriculum designed for students seeking PMP certification.
- Engage students through interactive activities that encouraged critical thinking about course material.
- Utilize technology such as online forums or video conferencing platforms for remote learning opportunities.
- Participate in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies or best practices.
- Assess student performance with integrity.
Manager
Intel Corporation
Chandler, AZ
01.1996 - 09.2024
- As a manager overseeing a staff of project managers, I lead projects that support HR services, including payroll, immigration, HR legal, benefits/rewards, hiring/talent acquisition, and all necessary technical solutions within Workday (WD).
- My role extends beyond team management to supporting intricate, legally sensitive projects involving Intel and its former employees. Notable achievements encompass the implementation of a new method for managing payroll taxes across various states in WD, ensuring compliance with federal tax regulations, rectifying a persistent issue with bonus calculations to ensure accurate overtime pay, and standardizing calculations across all bonuses for consistency before their integration into WD for automation.
Education
MBA - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-1999
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ07-1987
Skills
- Subject matter expertise
- Project-based learning
- Online Teaching
- In-class lectures
- Course Planning
- Student retention
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP), certification #221582
- National Association of Professional Women, member #11048548
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Northern Arizona University
01.2014 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Instructor
Maricopa Community College District - MCC
08.2007 - Current
Manager
Intel Corporation
01.1996 - 09.2024
MBA - Technology Management
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science - Supply Chain Management
Arizona State University