Rian Acklin
Professor
Los Angeles,California
Summary
Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to change teaching styles based on student need or subject matter. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 10+ years in postsecondary education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Associate Adjunct Professor
LA Community College District-Multiple Campuses
Los Angeles , CA
2012.01 - Current
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Aided in migration of technological options and course materials for Basic Skill English and Noncredit GED software to add better functionality for students and faculty members.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies..
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Transitioned course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for Basic Skills English, the accelerated English 100 Skills lab course, and the GED preparation program.
- Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
- Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
Writing Center Coordinator
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College,
Los Angeles , CA
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Managed filing systems for electronic and hard copy documents to keep organized records.
- Participated in workshops and in-service meetings to enhance personal growth and professional development.
- Recruited, hired, and supervised staff of 15 and implemented mentoring program that offered positive employee engagement.
- Organized spaces, materials and catering support for internal and client-focused meetings.
- Supervised and evaluated the work of writing tutors
- Assist in gathering data on WC usage and with the preparation of institutional effectiveness reports
- Gathered and organized tutoring support material
Teaching Assistant/Supplemental Instructor
Los Angeles Trade Tech
2010.01 - 2013.01
- Assist faculty members with classroom instruction, exams, record keeping, and other miscellaneous projects
- Prepare and deliver presentations for lectures
- Prepare lesson materials, equipment, and demonstrations
- Grade assignments and exams, and compute and record the results
- Hold regularly scheduled office hours aiding individuals or groups
Senior Tutor IV
Writing Center, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, L.A
LOS ANGELES , CA
2008.08 - 2013.01
- Tutored diverse groups of students to strengthen subject comprehension, boost confidence and build important learning skills.
- Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Stressed importance of good study habits by encouraging students to create personalized study plans.
- Coached and mentored less-experienced tutors to observe and measure outcomes
Education
Master of Arts - English Lit. With Rhetoric/Composition Emphasis
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 2012.08 - 2018.12
Bachelor of Arts - Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, & Peace Building
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 2009.08 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Linguistics
California State University Dominguez Hills
Carson, CA 2009.08 - 2012.05
Skills
Problem solving
Certification
CASAS Assessment Testing Proctor
Timeline
Writing Center Coordinator
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College,
2013.01 - 2014.01
Master of Arts - English Lit. With Rhetoric/Composition Emphasis
California State University Dominguez Hills
2012.08 - 2018.12
Associate Adjunct Professor
LA Community College District-Multiple Campuses
2012.01 - Current
Teaching Assistant/Supplemental Instructor
Los Angeles Trade Tech
2010.01 - 2013.01
Bachelor of Arts - Negotiation, Conflict Resolution, & Peace Building
California State University Dominguez Hills
2009.08 - 2012.06
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Linguistics
California State University Dominguez Hills
2009.08 - 2012.05
Senior Tutor IV
Writing Center, Los Angeles Trade-Technical College, L.A
2008.08 - 2013.01
CASAS Assessment Testing Proctor
Distance Learning Educator
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