Mark Greger
ADAIRSVILLE,Georgia
Summary
Passionate Associate Professor with 25+ years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers. Student-centered Professor with expertise in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture. . Offers 25+-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals. Engaging Spanish Professor with 25+ years of experience. Assists department faculty in delivery of lectures and general classroom administration. Guiding young minds in growth for excellence in chosen field. Inspiring Professor brings advanced teaching skills and department leadership experience. Goal-oriented to advance department, improve teaching and modernize courses. Extensive background in research and university fundraising. Charismatic Professor dedicated to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals and prepare for future careers. History of high student engagement at graduate and undergraduate levels. Expert in Spanish with passion for driving research.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Spanish
Georgia Highlands College
Rome, GA
08.2007 - Current
- Updated curricula and lesson plans for primary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics.
- Spoke to students in non-native language to challenge students and introduce students to non-native speaking environments.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed and wrote curricula in both Spanish and English, often sharing curriculum with other teachers.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Used written exercises to test and develop reading and writing foreign languages.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Made contributions in curricular development and innovation in teaching strategies.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Developed and taught undergraduate courses in for department offerings serving major, minor and general students.
- Conducted on-going program assessment, enrollment and retention tracking.
Foreign Language Professor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Biloxi, MS
01.2002 - 08.2007
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Foreign Language Teacher
Biloxi High School
Biloxi, MS
01.2006 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and group activities from scratch.
Foreign Language Teacher
Ressurection High School
Pascagoula, MS
08.1995 - 07.2001
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Provided written and oral feedback to parents on students' progress.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
Foreign Language Teacher
Pascagoula High School
Pascagoula , MS
08.1996 - 05.2000
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to streamline lesson plans, share creative activities and accelerate student learning.
- Determined learning needs and styles of students to target lesson plans.
- Prepared course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments and handouts.
- Assessed student progress and set objectives for following month.
- Developed worksheets, PowerPoint presentations and group activities from scratch.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
- Used Software to monitor and record student progress.
- Designed task-oriented activities and games to facilitate better language acquisition.
- Tailored classes to students' learning styles by designing engaging and informative activities specific to needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major/ Political Science And Foreign Lang
Mississippi State University
Starkville, Mississippi05.1993
Skills
- Instructional Techniques
- Student Data Analysis
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Student Engagement
- Student-Centered Learning
- Instructional Strategies
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Online Databases
- Schedule Management
- Curriculum Development
- Peer Collaboration
- Discussion Facilitation
- Systems Reporting
- Online Class Discussion
- Lesson Planning
- Microsoft Office
- Performance Evaluations
- Team Leadership
- Computer Assistance
- Academic Administration
- Learning Outcome Alignment
- Group Discussions
- Classroom Management
- Departmental Activities
- Grading and Reporting
- Academic Counseling
- Learning Outcomes Reporting
- Different Learning Styles
- Interpersonal Relations
- Program Improvements
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Microsoft Access
- Online Systems
- Instructional Design
- Course Design
- Immersive Activities
- Staff Development
- Attention to Detail
- Online Learning Platforms
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Smart Board Technology
- Creative Instruction
- Workshops
- Networking
Affiliations
American Association of University Professors
Foreign Language Association of Georgia
Board of Regents Foreign Language Academic Advisory Committee
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Associate Professor of Foreign Language, Spanish
Georgia Highlands College
08.2007 - Current
Foreign Language Teacher
Biloxi High School
01.2006 - 07.2007
Foreign Language Professor
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
01.2002 - 08.2007
Foreign Language Teacher
Pascagoula High School
08.1996 - 05.2000
Foreign Language Teacher
Ressurection High School
08.1995 - 07.2001
Master of Arts - Spanish Language And Literature
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Arts - Double Major/ Political Science And Foreign Lang
Mississippi State University
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