Sylvester Egwim
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Shorter College, enhancing student engagement through innovative lesson planning and effective classroom management. Skilled in evaluating student performance and fostering critical thinking, I adapt instructional techniques to meet diverse learning needs, ensuring academic growth and collaboration among students. Committed to continuous professional development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructor
Shorter College
08.2015 - 11.2024
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
Asistant Professor
Philander Smith University
08.2001 - 07.2015
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
Education
Educational Mathematics
University of Arkansas
Little Rock, ARComputer Resources Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MOBachelor of Science - Mathematics
Philander Smith University
Little Rock, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Arkansas College Of Technology
Little Rock, ARSkills
- Instructional techniques
- Continuous professional development
- Innovative lesson planning
- Class instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Classroom management techniques
- Testing and grading
- Student evaluation
- Lesson planning
- Critical thinking development
Timeline
Instructor
Shorter College
08.2015 - 11.2024
Asistant Professor
Philander Smith University
08.2001 - 07.2015
Educational Mathematics
University of Arkansas
Computer Resources Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Philander Smith University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronics Engineering Technology
Arkansas College Of Technology
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