Sonja Osborne
Dunn,NC
Summary
Dynamic Program Coordinator with a proven track record at Fayetteville Technical Community College, enhancing program reach and impact through strategic partnerships and innovative content creation. Expert in program management and persuasive communication, adept at fostering staff development and optimizing processes. Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes and program effectiveness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Coordinator, Communication
Fayetteville Technical Community College
08.1996 - 10.2021
- Facilitated regular meetings with team members to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- In coordination with members of the department, created and implemented teaching content for each course taught, and created completed course shells to be uploaded to Blackboard for both full time and part time instructors.
Part Time Speech/Communication Instructor
Methodist College
08.1997 - 08.2013
- Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies into lectures.
- Increased class participation through the implementation of interactive group activities and discussions.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments, leading to significant improvement in students'' writing and presentation skills.
- Conducted research on emerging trends in communication and incorporated findings into course materials, ensuring content remained relevant and uptodate.
- Collaborated with other instructors to identify best practices for teaching communication techniques, increasing overall curriculum effectiveness.
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
- Fostered physically and emotionally safe and supportive learning environment characterized by efficient and effective routines, clear expectations and organization that maximized student learning.
- Demonstrated understanding of instructional planning and timely delivery paced by standards-based and data-driven instruction that engaged students, incorporated technology and made learning relevant for learners.
- Exhibited understanding of content, discipline and pedagogy as demonstrated through quality of design, execution of lessons and matching objectives and activities to [State] standards.
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students to support academic and behavioral progress of students.
Education
No Degree - Educational Leadership.
Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NCMaster of Arts - Speech, Communication And Theatre.
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN08-1991
Post Graduate Diploma - Radio And Television Production
University of The West Indies,
Kingston, Jamaica (West Indies)05-1980
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/Economics
University of The West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica (West Indies)05-1977
Skills
- Program management
- Office administration
- Proactive mindset
- Strategic planning
- Program optimization
- Process improvements
- Report generation
- Training coordination
- Generating schedules
- Scheduling proficiency
- Report preparation
- Staff evaluation
- Staff development
- Standard operating procedures
- Team oversight
- Persuasive communication style
- Program branding
- Staff development expertise
- Problem-solving
- Customer service experience
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Part Time Speech/Communication Instructor
Methodist College
08.1997 - 08.2013
Program Coordinator, Communication
Fayetteville Technical Community College
08.1996 - 10.2021
No Degree - Educational Leadership.
Fayetteville State University
Master of Arts - Speech, Communication And Theatre.
Austin Peay State University
Post Graduate Diploma - Radio And Television Production
University of The West Indies,
Bachelor of Science - Social Work/Economics
University of The West Indies
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