Pamela K Harris
Tullahoma,TN
Summary
Psychology or Sociology Instructor.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Motlow State Community College
Lynchburg, TN
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Teach 16-week courses to diverse adult, emerging adult populations and dual enrollment students (advanced high school students) and high school juniors at alternative campuses.
- Advise and participant in departmental requirements and meetings.
- Develop and advise Sociology Club including recruiting and creating bylaws and constitution.
- Develop group work, examinations, and interactive student participation.
- Use of integrated course work, Smartboard technology and D2L Teach 8 week courses for Regions Online Degree Program for Tennessee Board of Regents.
- Teach 5 week Adult College Express Programs for Sociology.
- Mentor for the MP3 Program.
- Mentoring in this program includes working with at-risk and first generation college students.
- Courses: Introductory Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage & Family.
- Teach 16-week courses to diverse adult, emerging adult populations and dual enrollment students.
- Develop group work, examinations, and interactive student participation.
- Use of integrated cour.
CEO and Director of Flower
Ministries, Inc
01.2011 - Current
- Created and founded non-profit organization providing services to indigent and at-risk women and children in the community.
- Providing life coaching services, social services, and guidance to those in need.
- Fund raising and providing supportive services to local shelters and food banks.
- Provided shelter for the homeless, food, clothing, and career counseling.
Centerstone - Career Developer
Tullahoma, TN
01.2010
- Worked as Community liaison to create relationships with colleges, technical schools and businesses in the local area.
- Worked on creating procedures manual and reports for grant.
- Participated in design and implementation of new program to help dislocated workers prepare for health related jobs.
- Set up classes to specifically train participants in health care related jobs.
- Prepared and presented workshops as well as speaking engagements to the local community, educational institutions, and workforce labor boards.
Supplemental Instruction/Education Coordinator
Alabama A & M University
Hills, AL
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Trained SI Leaders to use collaborative learning techniques in a group.
- study enhancement program.
- Coordinated Education Program incorporating arts and sciences classes including Math, History, Chemistry and Physics.
- Developed program and training for outstanding student leaders.
- Provided Intrusive Academic Counseling.
- Presented and taught learner workshops to students on academic probation.
- Supervised entire program including management of 15 student workers.
- Scheduled and coordinated training program and student workflow.
- Provided data and information for appropriate grant requirements.
- Participated in QEP Data Accumulation and Review.
Adjunct Instructor
Calhoun Community College
Tanner, AL
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Courses taught: Introduction to Psychology Taught 16-week courses to diverse adult & dual enrollment populations Developed study guides, weekly quizzes, examinations, research projects and group work.
- Supervised service learning options Team Member for Psychology Departmental Redesign for standardized testing Received consistently high student evaluation marks (3.8+ on 4.0 scale) Interactive use of classroom technology with Smartboard and WebCt.
Adjunct Instructor
Athens State University
Athens, AL
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Courses taught: Cognitive Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Adult Psych Taught 16-week courses to diverse adult and emerging adult populations Developed case studies, group work, and examinations Use of integrated course work and Smartboard technology Independent instruction for satellite locations.
Adjunct Instructor
Motlow State Community College
Fayetteville, TN
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Courses taught: Introductory Psychology and Abnormal Behavior.
- Taught 16-week courses to diverse adult, emerging adult populations and dual enrollment students.
- Developed group work, examinations, and interactive student participation.
- Use of integrated course work and Smartboard technology.
Adjunct Instructor
Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Courses taught: Introductory Psychology, Developmental Psychology Taught 16-week courses to diverse adult, emerging adult populations and dual enrollment students Developed group work, examinations, and research topics Independent instruction for satellite locations Development of instruction for specialized satellite work programs.
Office Manager
Harold Cochran State Farm - Alexander City AL
01.1996 - 01.2005
- Supervise bank and deposit reconciliation.
- Assist in hiring and training of new employees.
- Maintain professionally organized work atmosphere.
Customer Service Representative
Alabama Power
Montgomery, AL
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Customer service including account management and reconciliation.
- Trouble shooting for power outages and dispatch to repair units.
Administrative Staff
Harold Cochran State Farm
Alexander City, AL
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Sale of property, casualty, health and life insurance.
- Handling of localized claims, payments, and required state forms.
- Professional Organizations.
Sociology Club Advisor
01.2013 - Current
- Pearson Educational Reviewer for New Textbooks (NYU.
01.2011 - Current
- Motlow MP3 Program for Mentoring.
American Biographical Institute Board of
Inter
01.2008 - 01.2009
Education
Post Graduate -
PhD - Psychology
Capella University
2013
Post Graduate - Sociology
New Mexico State University
2010
Master of Arts - Teaching Psychology
University of Troy
2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Troy
2001
Introductory Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage & Family -
Motlow State Community College
Present
MyMotlow Graduate Program Advising 2012 MP3 Mentoring Training 2012 Adult College Express Orientation 2012 MP3 Mentoring Training 2011 Regions Online Degree Program Training 2011 D2L Training 2011 Technical Training Workshop 2010 Banner Training 2009 Academic Advising Workshop 2009 Supplemental Instruction Supervisor Workshop 2008 Mentoring Training 2008 Excel Training -
2008
Accomplishments
- Volunteer/Community Service Flower Ministries, Inc.
- 2011-Current Motlow MP3 Mentoring Program 2011-Current Trinity Project - Providing New Coats for 3-5 year olds 2012 Trinity Project - Happy Halloween 2012 Haven of Hope Project (Domestic Violence Shelter) 2011 Christmas - Children's Advocacy Center (Sexual Abuse Ctr) 2011 Feed the Homeless RFBC 2011.
Additional Information
- Community Feed at DP for Tullahoma Underprivileged 2011 Alabama A & M Mentoring 2008-2010 Licensed Foster Parent, GPS Approved for State of AL 2002-2008 Youth Leadership, Locust Grove Baptist Church 2006-2008 Youth Leadership, Ray Baptist Church 2004-2005 Youth Leadership & Mentoring, Alex City Methodist 2002-2004 Certifications and Additional Training Sociology Club 2013
Affiliations
American Psychological Association 2007-2009 Society of Psychology Teachers 2006-Present Association of American Teachers and Educators 2007-2010 Biltmore Professional Association 2007-Present Awards Motlow State Community College Mentoring Certificate 2012-Present
Timeline
Sociology Club Advisor
01.2013 - Current
CEO and Director of Flower
Ministries, Inc
01.2011 - Current
01.2011 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Motlow State Community College
01.2010 - 01.2012
Centerstone - Career Developer
01.2010
Supplemental Instruction/Education Coordinator
Alabama A & M University
01.2008 - 01.2010
American Biographical Institute Board of
Inter
01.2008 - 01.2009
Adjunct Instructor
Motlow State Community College
01.2007 - 01.2008
Adjunct Instructor
Calhoun Community College
01.2006 - 01.2008
Adjunct Instructor
Athens State University
01.2006 - 01.2008
Adjunct Instructor
Central Alabama Community College
01.2005 - 01.2006
Office Manager
Harold Cochran State Farm - Alexander City AL
01.1996 - 01.2005
Customer Service Representative
Alabama Power
01.1995 - 01.1996
Administrative Staff
Harold Cochran State Farm
01.1990 - 01.1995
Post Graduate -
PhD - Psychology
Capella University
Post Graduate - Sociology
New Mexico State University
Master of Arts - Teaching Psychology
University of Troy
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Troy
Introductory Psychology, Intro to Sociology, Social Problems, Marriage & Family -
Motlow State Community College
MyMotlow Graduate Program Advising 2012 MP3 Mentoring Training 2012 Adult College Express Orientation 2012 MP3 Mentoring Training 2011 Regions Online Degree Program Training 2011 D2L Training 2011 Technical Training Workshop 2010 Banner Training 2009 Academic Advising Workshop 2009 Supplemental Instruction Supervisor Workshop 2008 Mentoring Training 2008 Excel Training -
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