To secure a position as a college instructor where I can utilize my teaching experience, strong communication skills and passion for education. Instructor with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to foster positive learning environment conducive to success. Imparted comprehensive topical knowledge in varied modalities to enhance deeper learning. Developed meaningful test instruments to complement and validate course curriculum.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor/Learning Facilitator
Beyond Campus Innovation
01.2022 - Current
Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
Assisted in curriculum development, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices for effective instruction.
Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
Online College Instructor
Charter College
11.2010 - Current
Prepare and provide all lectures, activities and both synchronous and asynchronous instruction according to the required curriculum
Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the President
Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional assignments and activities
Monitor student attendance, progress, retention and document as required by the administration
Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final grades for all students in a timely manner
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
Substitute in classes when necessary
Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc
Maintain communication with Dean of Education regarding such activity
Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Dean of Education
Assist students in troubleshooting their access to online courses and software and refer to help desk as needed
Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from the administrative office when needed.
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Assist Health Care Staffing
01.2009 - Current
Travel to patients' homes to perform clinical assessments
Provide medical and health services to patients at their places of residence
Work with both patients and their families, assessing the home environment and determining the needs of patients
Administer medications, monitor patients, and instruct patients on appropriate home care
Teach, counsel, and demonstrate skills to both patients and their families
Serve as liaisons between patients and other health care workers, such as physicians and hospital staff
Work with the multidisciplinary healthcare team including doctors and nurse managers to develop and activate the treatment and discharge plan for patients
Responsible for admission/discharge and all areas of patient care
Supervised 2 units (sub-acute and long-term) with 120 residents
Trained, supervised and evaluated CNAs.
Healthcare Instructor
Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
10.2010 - 12.2015
Prepare and provide all lectures for Medical Assistant and Certified Nurse Assistant courses, activities according to the required curriculum
Follow current course outlines, objectives, and evaluation mechanisms for the program and/or develop such when indicated by the owner
Maintain a lesson plan of daily instructional assignments and activities
Monitor student attendance, progress, retention and document as required by the administration
Grade assignments, return graded assignments to students, and assign final grades for all students in a timely manner
Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled times (i.e., office hours) or by appointment
Substitute in classes when necessary
Attend and direct onsite clinical rotations
Advise students as it relates to school policies, satisfactory performance, etc
Maintain communication with Dean of Education regarding such activity
Submit in writing current textbook, supply, and equipment needs to the Dean of Education
Assist students in troubleshooting their access to online courses and software and refer to help desk as needed
Secure consumable supplies as well as educational materials from the administrative office when needed.
College Instructor
Eastern Tech
10.2005 - 11.2010
Provide advice to the students and coordinating and organizing course schedules for college prep/ developmental math, English, and reading classes
Interact with the staff of Adult Education program, and math and language arts faculty to coordinate class scheduling to offer utmost success opportunities for student
Initiating in the College success department implementation and development of research supported and apply innovative college success strategies and support programs for college prep/developmental students
Teach a minimum of 4 GED preparatory classes per semester
Taught various subjects related to health and business administration
Develop course materials and assess student mastery of academic skills and competencies as determined by course outcomes
Revise and update college prep English, math and reading curriculum in collaboration with the Language Arts and math departmental faculty, and the Vice President of Student Learning
Serve on department, college-wide, and community committees.
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
01.2004 - 10.2006
Provide complete palliative care aimed at relieving symptoms and giving social, emotional, and spiritual support
Provide spiritual care and perform a certain religious ceremony or ritual
Provide in home care and educate patient and family
Work with the multidisciplinary healthcare team including doctors and nurse managers to develop and activate the treatment and discharge plan for patients
Provide bereavement services by working with surviving family members to help them through the grieving process.
Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care Regent's Park
05.2002 - 01.2005
Responsible for admission/discharge and all areas of patient care
Supervised 2 units (sub-acute and long-term) with 120 residents
Trained, supervised and evaluated CNAs.
Agency Nurse
Interim HealthCare
06.2001 - 05.2002
Provide supplemental staffing services for hospitals, assistant living facilities, nursing homes, developmental facilities and correctional facilities
Supervised CNAs, coordinated activities, family care, and physician support
Provide homecare services and specialized care in the comforting surroundings of home.
Dialysis Nurse
Gambro HealthCare
06.2001 - 05.2002
Provide dialysis care for patients by accessing the patient's ports, connecting the patients to the dialysis machine, cleaning the patient's blood as well as the machine
Supervised patient techs, coordinated activities, family care, physician support
Provide quality healthcare for renal patients.
Agency Nurse
Maxim HealthCare Services
04.2001 - 05.2002
Provide supplemental staffing services for hospital, assistant living facilities, nursing homes, developmental facilities and correctional facilities
Supervised CNAs, coordinated activities, family care, and physician support
Provide homecare services and specialized care in the comforting surroundings of home.
Cosmetologist Instructor
Euro Hair Design
02.1998 - 05.2002
Teach salon fundamentals curriculum
Create lesson plans
Oversee clinical and practical experiences
Enforce safe and sanitary practices as needed by the state
Maintaining academic records
Performing student reviews every four weeks.
Education
DHS Doctor of Health Science Degree in Health Science -
Nova Southeastern University
12.2020
Master of Science - Health Services Administration
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
06.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL
06.2002
Associate of Arts - General
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
12.1998
No Degree - Cosmetology
Orange Park Beauty Academy
12.1992
Skills
Behavioral interviewing
Dealing with difficult people
Computer skills include Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access & PowerPoint)
Understanding of developmental math, English, and reading strategies and learning methodologies for community college students
Presentation skills
Strong experience teaching with a variety of classroom technologies Proven experience teaching and relating to students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Effective listening
Habits of highly effective people
Human performance technology, training
Decision making
Effective communicating
Demonstrated experience in measuring student learning outcomes, developing curriculum, assessing and improving student learning and evaluating course efficacy
Academic Advising
Adult Education
Dialysis Experience
Medication Administration
Hospice Care
Nursing
Hair Styling
Public Speaking
Patient Care
Tutoring
Phlebotomy
Vital Signs
Venipuncture
Home Care
Management
Strategic Planning
Managed care
Vital signs
Hospital experience
Adult education
Training & development
LMS
Attendance Monitoring
Academic Advisement
Assignment Grading
Curriculum Development
Class Instruction
Classroom Management
Technology Integration
Student Records Management
Curriculum Design
Student Engagement
Continuous Professional Development
Student Evaluation
Testing and Grading
Student Rapport
Continuing Education
Online teaching experience
Innovative teaching methods
Lesson Planning
Adaptable teaching approach
Understanding of learning styles
Strong communication skills
Creative problem-solving
Student-centered learning focus
Google Classroom
Certification
CNA
Certified Medical Assistant
LVN
CPR Certification
LPN
BLS Certification
Timeline
Instructor/Learning Facilitator
Beyond Campus Innovation
01.2022 - Current
Online College Instructor
Charter College
11.2010 - Current
Healthcare Instructor
Medical Institute of Northeast Georgia
10.2010 - 12.2015
Agency Licensed Practical Nurse
Assist Health Care Staffing
01.2009 - Current
College Instructor
Eastern Tech
10.2005 - 11.2010
Hospice Nurse
Vitas Healthcare
01.2004 - 10.2006
Nurse Supervisor
Manor Care Regent's Park
05.2002 - 01.2005
Agency Nurse
Interim HealthCare
06.2001 - 05.2002
Dialysis Nurse
Gambro HealthCare
06.2001 - 05.2002
Agency Nurse
Maxim HealthCare Services
04.2001 - 05.2002
Cosmetologist Instructor
Euro Hair Design
02.1998 - 05.2002
DHS Doctor of Health Science Degree in Health Science -
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Science - Health Services Administration
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