Sandra Hawkins
Park Forest,IL
Summary
Dedicated Educator with expertise in curriculum design and faculty collaboration. Achieved impactful educational outcomes through diverse instructional strategies that fostered student engagement and critical thinking. Managed dual roles in labor relations and grievance resolution within correctional settings, addressing union and management disputes while overseeing over 3,000 inmates and 700 employees.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Indiana Wesleyan University School Of Educational Leadership
Marion, IN
05.2014 - Current
- Developed curriculum for graduate-level educational leadership courses.
- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions that promoted critical thinking and deeper understanding of course material.
- Evaluated student assignments and provided constructive feedback on performance.
- Mentored students in research projects and professional development activities.
- Collaborated with faculty to refine course materials and teaching strategies, enhancing overall program effectiveness.
- Utilized diverse instructional strategies, tailoring approaches to accommodate varied learning styles and improve student engagement.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Purdue University
Hammond, Indiana
08.2005 - 05.2020
- Designed and implemented curriculum for graduate-level educational leadership courses, enhancing learning engagement and academic rigor.
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Lewis University
Romeoville, Illinois
11.1995 - 05.2010
- Designed curriculum for graduate-level educational leadership courses to enhance student learning and engagement.
- Collaborated in curriculum design for new courses based on current educational trends to meet evolving academic standards.
- Investigated best practices for effective teaching methods to enrich instructional delivery and student outcomes.
- Engaged in professional development activities such as attending workshops or seminars focused on teaching excellence.
Education
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University
Chicago, IL08-1985
Skills
- Curriculum design
- Developing curricula
- Teaching strategies
- Research best practices
- Student engagement
- Facilitating discussions
- Faculty collaboration
- Professional development
- Employee Conflict Resolutions
- Employee Grievance Resolutions
- Inmate Grievance Resolutions
Work History
- Work History...Labor Relations Chief -Illinois Dept. of Corrections. 1976-2005.
- Resolved issues relative to union and management disputes encompassing Correctional organization governance.
- Chief Inmate Grievance Officer-Hearing Officer resolving grievances filed by over 3,000 inmates.
- Chief Employee Grievance Officer- hearing grievance for entire staff of 700 employees. Resolved based on appropriate statutory mediation. Counseling strategies utilized as appropriate for employees when requested by management.
- State Auditor for the Ill. Dept.Corrections-Conducted state wide audits of numerous correctional facilities to ensure compliance with the institutions mission statement in conjunction with mandated polices and procedural guideldines.
Timeline
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Indiana Wesleyan University School Of Educational Leadership
05.2014 - Current
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Purdue University
08.2005 - 05.2020
Adjunct Professor Criminal Justice
Lewis University
11.1995 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Chicago State University