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Mary Brennan

Des Peres,MO

Summary

Dynamic Professor brings many years of experience in academic roles. Motivates students to actively participate in all aspects of educational process. Uses various assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods. Articulate teaching professional with extensive academic experience and focus on positively contributing to department success. Proven skill in curriculum and course development. Dedicated to building morale and creativity among students. Organized Lecturer skilled in classroom organization and curriculum development. Proven success in increasing student engagement and promoting learning objectives illustrated over several years of experience in academic roles. Seasoned associate professor known for nurturing student growth and fostering academic excellence. Skilled in innovative teaching methodologies and impactful research endeavors, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Organized academic professional offers history of positive student learning outcomes fostered through creative curriculum delivery. Skilled in sparking thought-provoking discussions to increase student participation and boost information retention. Brings several years of teaching experience and strong sense of academic integrity. Communicative Professor strives to teach course information and build students' lifelong skills. Creates vibrant teaching atmosphere and consistency supports students through openness and transparency. Engaged educator maintains highest standards of classroom instruction. Results-oriented Professor brings top talents in instructional plan development, public speaking, and assignment and test assessments. Enthusiastic and energetic professional with several years of comprehensive experience educating students in college-based settings. Profound lesson planner dedicated to achieving classroom management and academic goals. Passionate professional with excellent presentation, research and communication skills. Organized and driven with impressive list of achievements and history of excelling in high-pressure environments. Skilled at applying various learning methods and tools to optimize student experience and academic journey. Results-driven Professor committed to igniting passion for learning in students, using creativity, and alternate thinking to expand students' knowledge. Created lively discussion-based learning environment to capture students' focus. Dedicated, innovative professor with several years of experience. Prepares students for personal and professional success through proven teaching methods and motivation. Mentors graduate students to build future field leaders. Committed professional with several years of experience in academic landscape, including student evaluation and creative teaching methods implementation. Eager contributions to professional efforts to assist student development. Hands-on approach to cultivating curriculum and challenging in-classroom projects. Meticulous professional skilled in developing and maintaining student engagement in online and in-classroom environments. Strong foundation of providing engaging course content. many years of experience assisting professional within academic sphere. Dynamic Postsecondary Teacher with track record of helping students achieve success in classroom. Known for delivering exciting lectures that engage and educate. Innovative professional with several years of experience as postsecondary teacher. True educational master equipped to use various teaching styles to reach students of all abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Professor

St Louis Community College
St Louis, MO
09.1995 - 01.2020
  • Collaborated with other departments to create interdisciplinary programs for students.
  • Conducted research on socio-cultural issues related to gender, race, class, and power dynamics.
  • Mentored junior faculty members on teaching methods and scholarly writing techniques.
  • Implemented strategies aimed at improving student engagement during lectures or discussions.
  • Sought training in effective teaching methods to reach upper-level undergraduate students.
  • Collaborated with peers on research to develop new insights and valuable professional relationships.
  • Maintained students' attendance records, grades and reports in strict confidence.
  • Integrated technology into regular classroom use for student engagement and learning.
  • Designed collaborative learning exercises to capitalize on students' resources and skills.
  • Formulated well-structured syllabus of course content to detail learning goals and expected outcomes.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
  • Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Helped students make optimal educational and career choices to maximize learning and long-term vocational benefits.
  • Built strong student rapport by driving classroom and online discussions and providing academic advisement.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Advised students in personal matters, driving academics, attendance and behaviors.
  • Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
  • Identified valuable online resources to use in conjunction with lectures and coursework.
  • Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
  • Cultivated collaborative and innovative learning environment to meet each student's unique educational needs.
  • Used exams, quizzes, and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
  • Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs or postgraduate employment.
  • Applied creative instruction methods to promote student learning objectives.
  • Encouraged students to actively participate in class through positive reinforcement and engagement techniques.
  • Adapted instruction methods to address individual student needs.
  • Developed syllabus of lectures, classwork and assignments and distributed to students on first day of class.
  • Tutored students requiring additional assistance in mastering concepts.
  • Demonstrated responsibility to meet deadlines, prioritize responsibilities and accept and apply constructive feedback.
  • Participated in continuing development and training to bolster professional teaching skills.
  • Improved classroom teaching methods by observing fellow educators and learning new techniques.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Missouri - St Louis
St Louis, MO
05-1994

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Educational leadership
  • Academic advisement
  • Course design
  • Student performance evaluation
  • Curriculum Creation

Timeline

Associate Professor

St Louis Community College
09.1995 - 01.2020

Master of Arts - Education

University of Missouri - St Louis
Mary Brennan