Shana Hellinger
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Accounting instructor driven to inspire students to achieve personal and academic success. Driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. Strives to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become life-long scholars and learners.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Texas Wesleyan University
01.2023 - Current
- Developed and delivered engaging curriculum for undergraduate courses, fostering student interest and participation.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance critical thinking and analytical skills among students.
- Mentored students in academic writing and research methodologies, promoting scholarly development.
- Collaborated with faculty to align course objectives with departmental goals and accreditation standards.
- Contributed to curriculum development by incorporating current trends and technologies in the field of study.
- Taught accounting courses, providing instruction to over 40 undergraduate students.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Contributed to curriculum development efforts, ensuring content was up-to-date and relevant to industry trends.
- Coordinated with other faculty members to align course objectives across curriculum, ensuring a cohesive and comprehensive educational journey for students.
MBA Program Director
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Review admissions folders for students admitted to the MBA degree program.
- Evaluate undergraduate and graduate degree plans to ensure all graduation requirements are met
- Advised undergraduate and graduate students on educational and professional goal alignment, fostering informed decision-making.
- Communicate with the registrar's office to review and process requests for requirements waivers.
- Analyzed data trends to inform strategic planning and decision-making processes.
- Monitored program performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities, enhancing overall program quality.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to align project objectives with organizational goals, ensuring cohesive execution.
- Designed customized training programs to enhance staff knowledge and skills in key areas of responsibility.
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Developed engaging PowerPoint presentations to enhance student understanding during instruction.
- Fostered effective communication with students from diverse backgrounds to support inclusive learning environments.
- Established course websites to make updated handouts and other resources available to students at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades to track academic progress and ensure accountability.
- Presented lectures on Financial Accounting concepts and practices.
Education
Ph.D. - Business Management, Specialization in Accounting
Capella University
MBA - Forensic/Fraud Accounting
Texas Wesleyan University
BBA - Forensic/Fraud Accounting
Texas Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Information Management
Tarrant County College
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Program development
- Student counseling
- Performance assessments
- Stakeholder engagement
- Student records management
- Program evaluation
- Academic guidance
- Team leadership
- Curriculum oversight
- Data analysis
- Academic advisor
ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
- Presented papers at the Federation of Business Disciplines Conference in 2013, 2014, and 2016
- "What's a Good Score on the SAT Worth These Days?" for Southwest Case Research Association
- "Island Tropic Boutique" for Southwest Case Research Association
- "Whistleblower Protection: Adequate or Inadequate?" for Decision Sciences Institute Southwest Region
- Received the Texas Society of CPA's Accounting Education Excellence Award
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Texas Wesleyan University
01.2023 - Current
MBA Program Director
Texas Wesleyan University
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Accounting Instructor
Tarrant County College
01.2014 - 12.2014
MBA - Forensic/Fraud Accounting
Texas Wesleyan University
BBA - Forensic/Fraud Accounting
Texas Wesleyan University
Associate of Applied Science - Accounting Information Management
Tarrant County College
Ph.D. - Business Management, Specialization in Accounting
Capella University