Rory Rodney
Brooklyn
Summary
Seasoned Vice Principal at Northeastern Adventist Academy with a track record of spearheading faculty in business education and curriculum development. Expert in financial accounting, project management, fostering academic excellence and leadership in diverse educational settings. Skilled in English as a Second Language, empowering students to reach ambitious career goals. Focused professional with experience in holistic learning, instructional programming, and lifelong learning. Reliable worker with excellent communication, time management, and computer skills. A driven and detail-oriented individual with a desire to use analytical and problem-solving skills to meet goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Adjunct Professor
University of the Cumberlands
01.2023 - Current
- Evaluating student work according to established criteria
- Designing interactive activities that encouraged participation from all learners
- Providing feedback on student performance and progress through online discussions and assessments
- Identifying resources for supplemental instruction outside of class time
- Implementing effective classroom management techniques to ensure an orderly learning environment
- Integrating technology into the curriculum to enhance teaching strategies
- Creating course materials such as syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, quizzes and exams
- Collaborating with other faculty members to develop innovative approaches for engaging learners
Part-time Lecturer/Adjunct Professor
University of Guyana
01.2020 - Current
- Conducting lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratory demonstrations, and workshops for students
- Attending conferences, workshops, seminars related to educational topics in order to stay up-to-date with best practices
- Producing high-quality teaching material for supporting and developing student learning
- Assisting with student assessment through exams and coursework evaluation
- Developing and implementing teaching and learning initiatives for delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programs
- Providing timely feedback to students on their academic performance and progress
- Facilitating group projects and activities to enhance the learning experience
- Providing guidance and support to students on academic matters
- Creating syllabi, lesson plans, reading assignments, and other instructional materials
- Evaluating student performance to ensure successful completion of courses
- Mentoring and advising students on their academic and career goals
- Managing administrative duties such as preparing reports of student grades or updating student information databases
- Organizing extracurricular activities such as field trips to enhance student learning experience
- Participating actively in committees responsible for making decisions regarding departmental policies and procedures
- Collaborating with colleagues from other disciplines to deliver learning objectives
- Monitoring student attendance records and addressing any issues related to tardiness or absences
Vice Principal Academics and Instruction
Northeastern Adventist Academy
01.2008 - Current
- Supervising all faculty and overseeing the teaching of business subjects: Accounting, Personal Finance, Consumer Education, Business Management, Project Management, and Introduction to Business
- Conducting staff development sessions for business education faculty
- Writing curriculum for business subjects
- Teaching financial accounting
Dean School of Business
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
01.2008 - 01.2018
- Teaching Financial Accounting to first- and second-year accounting majors
- Examining educational issues to make informed, ethical decisions and recommendations in diverse groups
- Functioning in Instructional and organizational settings as required
- Academic Advising to low retention students
- Applying professional skills, dispositions, and technology options for leading and educating diverse groups
- Analyzing current research, theories, and instructional practices in educational and organizational environments
- Communicating with diverse audiences about educational theories, research, and practices
- Investigating evidence-based solutions for addressing educational, organizational, and societal issues
- Developing and managing syllabi and course material across the department to ensure a high-quality curriculum
- Coordinating coursework and curriculum with clear academic objectives to ensure the solid academic performance of students
- Facilitating class instruction for 30+ students utilizing high-leverage teaching strategies ranging from direct instruction to blended learning practices
- Providing quality learning opportunities that assist Project Management students with meeting their educational goals and career aspirations
Education
DBA - Project Management
Northcentral University
La Jolla, CaliforniaM. Ed. - Leadership in Higher Education
Northcentral University
La Jolla, CaliforniaCAGS - English as a Second Language
Northcentral University
La Jolla, CaliforniaMBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
Scottsdale, ArizonaSkills
- Project Management
- Financial Accounting
- Management
- Operations Management
- Program/Portfolio Management
- Multiple Project Management
- Project Procurement Management
- Project Monitoring and Control
- Project Risk Management
- Project Integration Management
- Leadership in Higher Education
- Leadership
- Business Ethics
- English Second Language
- Student Engagement
- Professional Development
- Performance Evaluation
- Data Analysis
- Budget Management
- Parent-Teacher Relations
- Conflict Resolution
- Instructional Coaching
- Curriculum Planning
Certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Number: 3307762 PMI, 2022
- Risk Management Professional (RMP) Number: 3309314 PMI, 2022
- NAD/AD Professional Teacher Certification
- Commissioned Teacher
COURSES TAUGHT
- GIA 4104 Research Strategies and Techniques
- PMG 320 Working in Teams
- PMG 300 Project Management
- BUS 411 Business Policy Seminar
- BUS 112 Foundation of Ethical Reasoning
- BUS 311 Business Strategy and Innovation
- BUS 211 Business Communication
- MCS 5202 Project Design and Management
- EM2 Project Management and Project Integration Management
- SC3 Strategic Management
- E10 Corporate Finance
- ENT 5000 The Entrepreneur and Intrapreneur
- PMG 6010 Managing Multiple Projects
- PMG 6204 Project Procurement Management
- PMG 6205 Project Risk Management
- BADM 628 Project Human Resource & Stakeholder Management
- BADM 633 Planning the Project
- BADM 634 Initiating the Project
ACADEMIC DEGREES
- DBA Project Management
- M. Ed Leadership in Higher Education
- CAGS English as a Second Language
- MBA Accounting
- B.Soc. Sc Public Management
Publications
- The Motivations and Routes for Career Progression in Project Management: A Qualitative Descriptive Study, ProQuest. Sep 8, 2021
- English as a Second Language in Seventh Day Adventist Schools, Aug 18, 2022
- Leading the Enterprise: Business, Management, and Supply Chain Insights Kendall Hunt 2025 (Publication will be ready for the Fall Semester 2025/2026)
Awards
Delta Mu Delta Double recognition, Kappa Delta Pi, Golden Key Honor Society
Timeline
Online Adjunct Professor
University of the Cumberlands
01.2023 - Current
Part-time Lecturer/Adjunct Professor
University of Guyana
01.2020 - Current
Vice Principal Academics and Instruction
Northeastern Adventist Academy
01.2008 - Current
Dean School of Business
Manhattan School of Computer Technology
01.2008 - 01.2018
M. Ed. - Leadership in Higher Education
Northcentral University
CAGS - English as a Second Language
Northcentral University
MBA - Accounting
University of Phoenix
DBA - Project Management
Northcentral University
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