Eclectic professional with personality and solid experience in leadership roles and an effective communicator well-versed in assessing risk, developing solutions and implementing positive changes to achieve sustainability and growth in challenging market conditions. Adept at building and strengthening business and customer relationships implementing strategic business plans, driving growth and improving operations. Skilled in financial management and stakeholder relations. Collaborative and dedicated to building and leading talented and motivated individuals.
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RHONDA CARTER MATTHEWS
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Overview
23
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Remington College
Online Instructor
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)
Job overview
- Instructed online courses for associate degree candidates.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet academic needs of non-traditional students.
- Assessed and coached student progress through program.
- Advised administrative personnel on opportunities for curriculum improvement.
Louisiana Key Academy
High School Principal
2022.08 - 2023.04 (8 months)
Job overview
- Designed four-year high school plan (organizational structure, staffing needs, programs, graduation pathways, budgets)
- Evaluated specific academic needs for older dyslexic students
- Assessed current organizational gaps/needs
- Evaluated feasibility of expansion to higher grade levels
- Secured BESE Board approval for material amendment to current charter
- Coordinated student events for high school readiness
- Implemented public relations and community outreach plan for recruitment and dyslexia awareness
- Engaged stakeholders in fundraising efforts
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOLS, McKinley High School, Committee
Teacher
2018.08 - 2022.07 (3 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Teaching chemistry, physics, and AP Physics to traditional and gifted students
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Planning rigorous lessons aligned to Louisiana Student Standards for Science
- Creating assessments at daily, weekly, and unit level to measure what students learn
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES, Collegiate Baton Rouge
Founding Science Teacher
2017.07 - 2018.07 (1 year)
Job overview
- Taught two subjects, one for self-written course (Environmental Science, Empowered to Lead).
- Planned rigorous lessons aligned to college ready bar using Common Core Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards, and CA's internal curriculum.
- Created assessments at daily, weekly, and unit level to measure what students learn.
- Fostered classroom culture where 100% of students are engaged.
- Collaborated with Case Managers, school-based Director of Intervention, and Intervention Compliance Coordinator, and parents to ensure that all scholars with IEPs and 504s are on track to reach their goals, both their course goals and their IEP/504 goals.
- Lead advisory group that continues to perform at top of school according to consistently monitored data points including grade point average, attendance, and behavior.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOLS, East Iberville High
Teacher
2015.08 - 2017.07 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
HIGHER LEARNING, LLC
Founder/CEO
2004.12 - 2015.12 (11 years)
Job overview
- Managed daily operations of tutoring franchise including sales, educational consulting, diagnostic testing, hiring, and managing staff, technology implementation, accounting, payroll, tax preparation, marketing, and curriculum implementation
- Provided statewide Supplemental Educational Services provider for NCLB, implemented and managed program (including consultations, contract negotiations, diagnostic testing, and state reporting)
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Identified business development challenges and customer concerns for proactive resolution.
ExxonMobil Chemical
Senior Chemist
2000.10 - 2005.05 (4 years & 7 months)
Job overview
- Developed and validated analytical methods for quality control.
- Analyzed and interpreted laboratory data.
- Authored quality assurance performance plans, statements of work, standard operating procedures and data summaries complying with good laboratory standard requirements.
- Supervised functional work of laboratory technicians.
- Coordinated with engineers, process technicians, and other industrial personnel to assure product quality.
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime.
Education
Louisiana State University And A&M College Baton Rouge, LA
Specialist of Education from Educational Leadership
12.2023
University Overview
GPA: 4.0/4.0, to be conferred
Louisiana State University And A&M College Baton Rouge, LA
Graduate Certification from Educational Technology
10.2023
University Overview
GPA: 4.0/4.0
Louisiana State University And A&M College Baton Rouge, LA
Ph.D from Chemistry, Organometallic
05.1999
University Overview
Dissertation: In Situ NMR and FT-IR Studies on a Bimetallic Hydroformylation Catalyst
Southern University Baton Rouge, Louisiana
B.S from Chemistry
05.1993
University Overview
Magna Cum Laude, GPA: 3.7/4.0
Skills
- Stakeholder Relations
- Business Administration
- Process Improvement
- Budgetary Oversight/Financial Management
- Strategic Direction
- Controls Systems Enhancement
- Negotiation
- Conflict Alleviation
- Business Development
- Leadership and People Development
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Strategic Partnership
- Procedure Redesign
- Profit and Loss
Affiliations
Affiliations
Professional Development Trainer contracted by LA Tech for Louisiana Science Standards for Students at Louisiana Teachers' Summit and various districts throughout the state Certified Teacher, State of Louisiana, Chemistry 6-12 Manager in education and chemical industry Mentor/coach with proven record of leading, motivating, and contributing to the success of individuals from widely diverse backgrounds Strategic developer, planner, coordinator, and implementor of various programs/projects Expert in computer systems and applications RESEARCH INTERESTS Teacher and Professional Development (STEM) Research for Equitable Access and Learning Educational Technology Curriculum Development, Louisiana Association of Educators American Association of Chemistry Teachers National Science Teachers Association Alpha Chi Honor Society American Chemical Society National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical EngineersAdditional Information
Additional Information
- HONORS AND AWARDS , Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Grand Prize Winner, Spring 2021 Teacher of Year 2016-2017, Iberville Parish Albemarle Certificate of Recognition for Volunteerism, 1999 National Science Foundation Fellowship, 1994-97 American Chemical Society Outstanding Undergraduate Award, 1993 Southern University Highest Ranking Graduating Senior in College of Sciences, 1993 Southern University Inorganic Chemistry Award, 1993 Southern University Biochemistry Award, 1993 Southern University Instrumental Analysis Award, 1993 Southern University Quantitative Analysis Award, 1991 Southern University Organic Chemistry Award, 1991 Ethyl Corporate Scholar, 1990-9 Southern University Board of Supervisor's Scholarship, 1989
Certification
- Certified Educational Technology Consultant
Timeline
Online Instructor
Remington College
2023.01 - Current (1 year & 8 months)
High School Principal
Louisiana Key Academy
2022.08 - 2023.04 (8 months)
Teacher
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH SCHOOLS, McKinley High School, Committee
2018.08 - 2022.07 (3 years & 11 months)
Founding Science Teacher
COLLEGIATE ACADEMIES, Collegiate Baton Rouge
2017.07 - 2018.07 (1 year)
Teacher
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOLS, East Iberville High
2015.08 - 2017.07 (1 year & 11 months)
Founder/CEO
HIGHER LEARNING, LLC
2004.12 - 2015.12 (11 years)
Senior Chemist
ExxonMobil Chemical
2000.10 - 2005.05 (4 years & 7 months)
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Specialist of Education from Educational Leadership
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Graduate Certification from Educational Technology
Louisiana State University And A&M College
Ph.D from Chemistry, Organometallic
Southern University
B.S from Chemistry
- Certified Educational Technology Consultant
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