Melinda Page
Selma
Summary
Optimistic and friendly Adult Education/ Job Readiness Instructor adept at working with those dedicated to lifelong learning. Offers course instruction that expands individual skill sets while cultivating interpersonal communication.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Education Instructor
Wallace Community College Semla
06.1996 - Current
- Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Utilized multimedia strategies to facilitate learning and increase student engagement.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Managed small and large groups of students for classroom and off-site instruction.
- Attended community and campus events.
- Tutored students in using public transportation, dealing with problem situations, expressing emotions appropriately and communicating with peers and employers.
- Increased class numbers by [Number]10% through referrals and word of mouth.
- Coordinated guest speakers from various industries to provide students with valuable insights into potential career paths and skill requirements.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to share best practices and continuously improve the quality of adult education programs.
- Facilitated traditional, online and hands-on training for students to promote effective, tailored learning.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, progress, and performance for reporting purposes as well as identifying areas for improvement.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
Director of Home Day Care
Self Employed Services
08.1988 - 06.1996
- Successfully supervised and managed over 20 children and young adults as a Home Day Care Provider.
- Established partnerships with local organizations aiding resource sharing which improved overall community impact.
- Developed and facilitated age appropriated learning activities to foster social skills and among infant, toddlers and youth.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
- Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication with service offered.
- Cooked, planned and provided nutrient meals daily.
Education
No Degree - Adult Education
University of Auburn
Auburn, ALNo Degree - Early Learning And Child Care
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALBachelor of Science - Business Management
Knoxville College
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom manageme
- Classroom instruction
- Online instruction
- Skills assessments
- Student assessments
- Online teaching
- Workforce development
- Recordkeeping
- Partnership development
- Certified continuing education instructor
- TABE testing
Timeline
Adult Education Instructor
Wallace Community College Semla
06.1996 - Current
Director of Home Day Care
Self Employed Services
08.1988 - 06.1996
No Degree - Adult Education
University of Auburn
No Degree - Early Learning And Child Care
University of Alabama
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Knoxville College
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