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Thomas Belton

WEST COLUMBIA,SC

Summary

A professional seeking a position in the field of accounting that will utilize the educational and business experiences acquired with commitment in service. Dedicated Teacher with 20 years of experience; a proven leader at effectively guiding classroom activities, tutoring, and evaluating tests and assignments; skillful in promoting student engagement through fun teaching methods, individualized attention, and an upbeat attitude are proud qualities to a winning team. As an experienced educator in accounting and business courses, a winning team requires someone with practical communication skills and attention to details with individual students and the company's policy and procedures. Among the expertise in skills are proficiency with QuickBooks and willingness to learn other user-friendly software. Professional knowledge of business, resilience, and adaptability through years of experience, the challenge of an opportunity to join a winning team is anticipated. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with significant classroom experience and dedication to student success. Helps teachers manage high workloads and demanding targets by handling diverse support tasks. Great with students and excels at multitasking. Coordinated and diligent activity coordinator skilled in student behavior management and redirection. Supports faculty and classroom needs with proactive and diligent approach. Passionate about helping students and offers proven skills developed over 20 years of related experience. Versed in school standards and strategies to optimize learning for through college-level students.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher's Assistant

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
09.2005 - 07.2020
  • Conducted lesson reviews with materials for 20 students individually or in small groups
  • Implemented Accounting practice exercises and used repetition, for groups of 20 students, enabling students to grasp new concepts.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance

Adjunct Instructor of Accounting

Centura College
Columbia, SC
01.2002 - 05.2010
  • Engaged 20 students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of how to achieve their highest grades in accounting.
  • Topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention increased their grades to passing grades A's and B's.
  • Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans, and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Business Economics, Accounting

Benedict College
Columbia, S.C.
05.1976

Associate Degree in Accounting -

Midlands Technical College
West Columbia, SC
06.1996

MBA - Business Administration

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
05.2010

Skills

  • Student behavior role modeling
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Reinforcing learning concepts
  • Creating safe learning environment
  • Encouraging participation and inclusivity
  • Progress reporting
  • Materials preparation
  • Classroom management
  • Accounting Instruction

reading and sports interests

I enjoy my favorite sports of football, Raiders. I enjoy reading books that motivate and inspire positive energy.

I am a member of the Alpha Beta Kappa National Honor Society since Purdue-Kaplan University (2010).

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Midlands Technical College
09.2005 - 07.2020

Adjunct Instructor of Accounting

Centura College
01.2002 - 05.2010

Bachelor's Degree - Business Economics, Accounting

Benedict College

Associate Degree in Accounting -

Midlands Technical College

MBA - Business Administration

Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Thomas Belton