Nashon Woods, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor
New York,USA
Summary
Educator and researcher with extensive experience in educational technology integration and strategic curriculum design. Proven track record in enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes through data-driven methodologies. Specializes in fostering academic success via innovative teaching and mentorship. Skilled in leveraging AI and digital tools for educational transformation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
New York, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Teach Introduction to Business and survey domestic and international business trends.
- Develop syllabi aligned with departmental and accreditation standards.
- Strengthen student communication and quantitative skills through integrated management concepts.
- Delivers instruction in-person, hybrid, online, asynchronous, and synchronous modalities.
- Utilize Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Zoom, and innovative technological tools.
- Conduct advisement, grade management, office hours, and case-based instruction.
- Liaison to McGraw-Hill and Pearson for educational pedagogy.
- Mentor students through individual sessions or group discussions on how best to apply their knowledge from class into real-world scenarios.
- Provides feedback on student assignments and exams to ensure students understand the topics covered in class.
- Implement different teaching styles to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
- Document student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
- Integrate multimedia technology into classroom instruction for a well-rounded, engaging approach.
- Adapting pedagogical instruction methods to address classroom cognitive dissonance.
Adjunct Lecturer
College Now @ BMCC (CUNY)
New York, USA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Developed and implemented syllabi meeting accreditation standards, enhancing departmental cohesion.
- Strengthened student communication and quantitative skills through comprehensive management concepts.
- Delivered diverse instructional modalities utilizing Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, and Zoom.
- Facilitated high school-to college transitions with tailored pre-college readiness modules.
- Integrated theory with digital tools and e-learning concepts to enhance learning experiences.
Adjunct Lecturer
Bronx Community College (CUNY)
Bronx, USA
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Taught Principles of Marketing, Consumer Behavior, and Organizational Behavior.
- Created assessments aligned with departmental learning outcomes.
- Integrated theory with digital tools, apps, and e-learning concepts.
- Delivered instruction in-person, hybrid, online, asynchronous, and synchronous modalities.
- Provided class instruction via Blackboard Collaborate and Zoom.
- Liaison with McGraw-Hill, Cengage, and Pearson Educational Publishers.
Adjunct Lecturer
Mercy University
Dobbs Ferry, USA
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Taught Strategic Management to senior-level business students.
- Conducted crisis management simulations and case study discussions.
- Provided instruction in-person and online synchronously via Blackboard.
Adjunct Lecturer
The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources
Bronx, USA
09.2014 - 05.2019
- Taught courses in business, marketing, and communications.
- Conducted assessments, maintained academic records, and integrated technology in teaching.
- Facilitated discussions through Canvas and Banner LMS.
- Liaison to leading academic publishers on pedagogy.
Education
Ph.D. BA-Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration – Management & Organizations
Trident University International
Chandler, AZ07.2025
MBA- Masters in Business Administration - General Management
Metropolitan College of New York
New York, NY01.2011
BBA- Bachelors in Business Administration - Marketing
Berkeley College
New York, NY01.2008
Skills
- Curriculum design expertise
- Course development
- Educational technology integration
- Learning management systems
- SurveyMonkey proficiency
- Zoom facilitation
- Generative AI applications
- AI transformation strategies
- AI prompting techniques
- Quantitative analysis
- Data analysis strategies
- Market research methodologies
- Research methodologies
- Strategic management principles
- AWS services proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite expertise
- SmartPLS 4 usage
- Critical thinking skills
- Collaboration skills
- Mentorship programs implementation
- Entrepreneurship principles
- Learner engagement strategies
- Educational outreach initiatives
Affiliations
- Marquis Who’s Who 2026 Listee
- •2026 AIUS Board Member at Large, Ph.D. BA Representative
- •AIUS Doctoral Student Mentor/ Dissertation Consultant
- Alpha Sigma Lambda International Honor Society
- Metropolitan College of New York Alumni Association
- Berkeley College Alumni Association
Certification
- CUNY Workplace Violence Prevention, 12/27/25
- CUNY ESPARC Training, 12/27/25
- CUNY Staff Cyber Security Awareness Training, 12/27/25
- DHS Department of Homeland Security-FEMA Community Relations Certification, 01/01/13
Technical Research Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SPSS
- SMART PLS 4
- Survey Monkey
- AWS-Amazon Mechanical Turk
- Blackboard
- D2L Brightspace
- Canvas
- Zoom
- Generative AI Tools
- AI Prompting
- Applied Generative AI for digital transformation
Publications
- Woods, N. O., The Relationship Between Race and Gender Contributes to the Organizational Commitment of Ethnic Career Women’s Advancement and Engagement Under the Glass Ceiling in Academia, 10/31/25, PROQUEST, Ann Arbor, 32277714, 9798297981430
- Woods, N., Faculty Mentor and Judge, National AI Literacy Day: AI Innovation Sprint, 10/31/25, Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
- Woods, N., Faculty Collaborator, Artificial Intelligence Innovation Faculty Summit, 03/28/25, Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
- Presenter, Woods, N., Doctoral Student Panel - Tips for Success in the Doctoral Journey, 01/27/26, AIUS Virtual Research Symposium
- Presenter, Woods, N., Doctoral Student Panel - A Platform on Race and Gender Dissonance Via Diversity in Classroom Pedagogy, 01/28/26, AIUS Virtual Research Symposium
- Woods, N., Panel Faculty Judge, BMCC Annual Research Symposium (BARS 2023), 01/01/23, Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
- Woods, N., Beauty is As Beauty Does, 01/01/06, Brides Noir Magazine
- Woods, N., Unsafe Salon Practices, 01/01/06, Brides Noir Magazine
Academic Appointments
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, Business Management Department, Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY), New York, NY, 01/21/19, Present
- Adjunct Lecturer, Business Management Department, College Now @ BMCC (CUNY), New York, NY, 01/01/23, 05/25/23
- Adjunct Lecturer, Business Management/Information Systems Department, Bronx Community College (CUNY), Bronx, NY, 01/01/20, 12/01/22
- Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Business Management, Mercy University, Dobbs Ferry, NY, 09/01/19, 05/01/20
- Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Communications, The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources, Bronx, NY, 09/01/14, 05/20/19
Activities
- Volunteer Business Liaison 2025 NYC Mayoral Campaign for Write-In Candidate Selma K. Bartholomew
- AI Made Simple: How to Write Better Prompts and Get Better Results, 11/18/25
- Mock Dissertation Defense Panelist for Doctoral Candidates of Trident University, Cal Southern University, and American Intercontinental University (AIUS)
- Monthly newsletter contributor for Ph.D. BA doctoral students and alumni
- Doctoral Student Mentor for the Doctoral Student Association (DSA)-American Intercontinental University Systems (AIUS)
- 2026 Ph.D. BA Board Member at Large- Doctoral Student Association under the American Intercontinental University System (AIUS
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
Certificate of Merit, 03/29/24, Westchester County Board of Legislators, Yonkers, N.Y.
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, 97’ Edition
Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, 97’ Edition
Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
College Now @ BMCC (CUNY)
01.2023 - 05.2023
Adjunct Lecturer
Bronx Community College (CUNY)
01.2020 - 12.2022
Adjunct Lecturer
Mercy University
09.2019 - 05.2020
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Borough of Manhattan Community College (CUNY)
01.2019 - Current
Adjunct Lecturer
The College of New Rochelle School of New Resources
09.2014 - 05.2019
Ph.D. BA-Doctor of Philosophy - Business Administration – Management & Organizations
Trident University International
MBA- Masters in Business Administration - General Management
Metropolitan College of New York
BBA- Bachelors in Business Administration - Marketing
Berkeley College