Wilda Smith
Business Instructor
Lebanon,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
20
20
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Penmac Staffing Inc.
Substitute Teacher
Lebanon, MO
09.2022 - Current
- As a substitute teacher for Lebanon RIII District Schools managed classroom activities to ensure student respect and quality learning for class rooms of 20 students.
- Maintained clean and neat areas for the regular teacher.
- Monitored students ensuring they met the standards of the lesson plans as left the teacher.
- Completed other assigned tasks as required. (For example; bus or parent loading detail or lunch room safety and discipline monitor.
Adjunct Business Instructor- Online
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
05.2003 - Current
- Utilized various technology tools and platforms to enhance student learning.
- Maintained regularly scheduled hours in order to assist and advise students on class, program, academic and vocational plans.
- Encouraged students to think critically and develop problem-solving skills.
- Encouraged student participation and provided feedback to improve student performance.
- Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Bus Driver
Lebanon R III School District
Lebanon, MO
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintained Missouri Commercial Driver's License and S, & P endorsements to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Completed daily reports covering trip details, vehicle maintenance actions, and reportable incidents.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Kept bus interiors clean and tidy to provide comfortable passenger environments.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Communicated regularly with central dispatch teams to report delays and route changes.
Academic Coach
Instructional Connections
Dallas, TX
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Collaborated with teachers and administrators to discuss academic needs of students.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Motivated students with accurate feedback and positive reinforcement.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Mentored and coached students with focus on developing independence and self-confidence.
- Responded to email and telephone requests to provide students with specific information.
Training Specialist
U.S. Army Engineer School/DEI
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
11.2008 - 02.2010
- Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials to incorporate Army Environmental training into the Basic Officer/Warrant Officer and Captains course of the Engineer school.
- Participate in the review process for fourteen manuals, assisting with environmental comments to allow such manuals to meet environmental requirements, considerations and standards.
- Assisted with updating, combining, incorporating and developing the Environmental Baseline Survey Handbook with the Environmental Health Site Assessment.
- Spearheaded a research project determining environmental roles and responsibilities throughout all Army proponents looking towards what the soldier knows and understands.
- Assisted with responding to requests for information; by gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues, and providing resolutions for theaters of operation that are using reach back methods.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Forsythe County Schools
Forsyth, GA
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
School Bus Driver
Forsyth County Board Of Education
Forsyth, GA
03.2006 - 11.2008
- Maintained Georgia Commercial Driver's License with S and P endorsements to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
Education
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Management
Northcentral University
San Diego, CA 01.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Computer And Information Sciences/Management
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN 08.2003 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Tucsan, AZ 08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD 05.1994 - 05.1998
Skills
Completed a 20-year Army SIGINT analyst career
Highly Proficient with MS Office (especially MS Word and Powerpoint)
Results-oriented skilled professional: Resourcing, Supervising, Training, Time Management, and efficiency with organizational skills
OAs a Business Faculty, highly regarded as student centered
Additional Information
Proficient with courseware management platforms: Blackboard and ecollege, in these capacities instructional, student role and training development.
-Certified in student instruction: completed a 480 hour Instructors Training Program at Fort Polk, Louisiana (1992);
Successfully completed an 80 hour Basic Instructor Training Course at Fort Huachuca, Arizona (1998);
Completed a 30 hour course of instruction in Small Group Facilitation at Fort Huachuca, Arizona;
Completed Developing Online Courses, Cochise College, 2002;
Proficient with courseware management platforms: Blackboard and ecollege.
Central Texas College in 2003 used the Learning Management system Prometheus. Later Centra Texas College now uses the Learning Management System Blackboard.
Timeline
Penmac Staffing Inc.
Substitute Teacher
09.2022 - Current
Bus Driver
Lebanon R III School District
09.2020 - 05.2021
Doctor of Business Administration - Business Management
Northcentral University
01.2016 - Current
Academic Coach
Instructional Connections
07.2012 - 08.2013
Training Specialist
U.S. Army Engineer School/DEI
11.2008 - 02.2010
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Forsythe County Schools
03.2006 - 11.2008
School Bus Driver
Forsyth County Board Of Education
03.2006 - 11.2008
Ph.D. - Computer And Information Sciences/Management
Walden University
08.2003 - 01.2011
Adjunct Business Instructor- Online
Central Texas College
05.2003 - Current
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
08.1998 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Management Studies
University of Maryland - College Park
05.1994 - 05.1998