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FACILITATOR
Education and Training
06/2013
Master of Arts - English (Literary Studies
Eastern Illinois UniversityCity

Broad field of

  • Completed coursework in Literary Studies, 19th Century British Women Writers
05/2005
Bachelor of Arts - English (Literature
Eastern Illinois UniversityCity, State
Areas of interests included Western Literature, American Literature and British
05/2002
Associate of Arts
Illinois Central CollegeCity, State
Areas of interest included young adult literature and children's literature.
Certifications
  • Certified Online Teacher, Quality Matters - Summer 2021
Summary

Highly educated Group Facilitator known for patiently working with people and remaining calm in any type of environment. Looking for a new position with an organization in the Faculty Development sector.

Skills
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Patient assessments
  • Understanding of Autism, ADHD
  • Professional relationships
  • Parent/teacher conferences
  • Emergent curriculum
  • Positive student engagement
  • Effective listening
  • Knowledge in Research Writing
  • Standardized testing techniques
  • Team collaboration
  • Tutoring and after school help
  • Classroom discipline
  • Tutoring and coaching
  • Analytical decision making
  • Effectively work with parents
  • Course material development
  • Interdisciplinary teaching
  • Behavior modification
  • Learning assessments
  • Title I knowledge
  • Special needs students
  • Behavioral/cognitive skills development
Experience
FacilitatorCompany Name | City, State07/2021 - 08/2021
  • Quality Matters Certification Strategic Planning Team.
  • Eliminated learning gaps and effectively instructed students utilizing wide variety of innovative teaching aids and motivational and implementation strategies.
  • Boosted employee morale and effectively troubleshot issues to eliminate work flow down time.
  • Reduced learning gaps by effectively delivering corporate training communications to over [Number] managers across [Number] states for [Number] stores.
  • Trained to properly and compassionately interact with clients coming from all walks of life and all life situations.
  • Offered guidance in group settings to address self-esteem and anger management issues.
  • Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss what was happening at home and helped each person develop insight into personal lives and relationships
  • Offered insight on available wellness programs and services that prove helpful to clients.
  • Cultivated pleasant and safe atmosphere by using [Skill] and [Skill], which was widely embraced by clients and staff personnel.
  • Utilized different security techniques, including [Technique] to maintain confidentiality of client data.
Conference PresenterCompany Name | City, State04/2014 - Current
  • Answered questions and engaged others one-on-one for dynamic interactions.
  • Drafted speaking points using language appropriate for audience age group, knowledge and background.
  • Gathered audience feedback and peer suggestions to consistently improve presentation content and delivery methods.
  • Researched information to compile talking points and scripts.
  • Delivered accurate [Type] information to groups through public speaking engagements.
  • Improvised when working without script or during technical difficulties.
  • Adjusted body language, volume and tone to emphasize key points.
  • Prepared innovative and eye-catching digital presentations using [Software].
  • Presented scripted or unscripted information in [Type] show.
  • Prepared engaging multimedia presentations using [Software].
  • Compiled suitable playlist for material and audience.
  • Answered questions, pointed out overlooked features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Built detailed knowledge on [Type] areas and locations to thoroughly answer guest questions.
  • Kept safety of all members of group at high level by pointing out cracked sidewalks, bad lighting and steps and provided assistance as needed.
  • Delivered information through narratives on locations throughout [Location] area, relaying lesser-known stories for interest.
Adjunct Instructor of EnglishCompany Name | City, State08/2013 - Current
  • Current areas of interest and research include developmental English instruction, transfer-level English Composition and transfer-level Literature instruction., Instructor (three sections of English 095, one section of English 090, seven sections of ALP, seven sections of English 101, 26 sections of English 110, seven sections of 111 and four sections of Literature 110).
  • Along with this, in the Summer of 2021, I will be afforded the opportunity to pilot a Hyflex into my English 095 course.
  • This not only allowed me to work with ground-breaking technology that allows developmental students to attend class virtually, it also helped me hone a skill that is not yet widely practiced in a developmental course.
  • Illinois Central College Developmental Courses English 090, 1 section (Fall 2013) English 099 (ALP), 1 section (Fall 2014) English 099 (ALP), 1 section (Fall 2015) English 099 (ALP), 1 section (Spring 2016) English 099 (ALP), 1 section (Fall 2019) English 099 (ALP), 1 section (Spring 2020) English 095, 1 section (Spring 2018) English 095, 1 section (Fall 2020) English 095, 2 sections (Spring 2021) English 095, 1 Section (Summer 2021) English 110 2 sections (Fall 2013) 2 sections (Spring 2014) 2 sections (Fall 2014) 2 sections (Fall 2015) 1 section (Spring 2016) 2 sections (Fall 2016) 4 sections (Fall 2017) 1 section (Spring 2019) 5 sections (Fall 2019) 1 section (Spring 2020) 1 section (Summer 2020) English 111 1 sections (Spring 2014) 2 sections (Spring 2015) 1 section (Spring 2016) 1 section (Fall 2016) 1 section (Spring 2019) 2 sections (Spring 2018) Literature 1 section (Spring 2016) 1 section (Spring 2017) 1 section (Spring 2019) 1 section (Spring 2020) Bradley University English 101 3 sections (Fall 2017) 2 sections (Spring 2018).
  • Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
  • Adapted teaching strategies to learning styles of students with different skill levels.
  • Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
  • Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
  • Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
  • Designed challenging course to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Incorporated reading strategies such as repeated reading to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
  • Made difficult concepts understandable to students.
  • Led multiple classes each semester, including general English courses, literature and creative writing.
  • Managed classrooms and taught students core principles and advanced concepts of [Area of study].
  • Urged students to choose books based on interests to boost reading frequency and engagement.
  • Conducted multiple assessments in compliance with district and state requirements to monitor and increase reading and writing skills.
  • Compiled multidimensional cultural and educational resources for students to expand knowledge of key topics beyond classroom limitations.
Activities and Honors

Sigma Kappa Delta Co-Advisor, Illinois Central College (February 2019-present). As advisor of this English honors organization at a two-year college, I help plan and create professional development and service opportunities for student members.

Strategic Planning TeamCompletion, Illinois Central College (February 2019-present). As an active member of this team, we work on academic advising re-design. This eases the transition into college. More recently, our team's efforts have been focused on helping students navigate academic planning amid COVID restrictions. This includes Advising office location, redesign of registration forms, and scheduling advisement appointments.

Diversity Retention, Illinois Central College (June 2014-present). In this role, I served as panel member and speaker, for students from diverse cultural backgrounds, educating them about effective note-taking and writing effective argumentative essays.

Developing Strategies for Success Workshop (November 2018, November 2017). In this role, I offer tools and practices that students can incorporate in an effort to create better research essays.

Student & Faculty Panel Discussion (April 2018): Here, I served as a panel member who helped answer questions about acclimating to college instructor's expectations.

The Studio (The Writing Lab): Faculty Consultant (Spring 2014-Present): In this role, I mentor students with writing challenges. To do this, I help them (who often come from different cultures) understand not only grammatical and spelling errors, but also higher order concerns (sentence structure, paragraph order, etc).

Bridge Program (June 2014). Here, I gave a presentation, about successful note-taking skills.

Six Sigma Training,

Online Teaching Certificate: Quality Matters (July 2021): Through this training, I earned my online teaching certificate.

Excellent Online Teaching (August 2019- December 2019): This workshop afforded participants the opportunity to hone skills necessary to teach an online course.

Awards and Commendations Nominated for

“Outstanding Faculty” Award, Illinois Central College (April 2017)

Faculty Who Make A Difference, Illinois Central College (December 2013)

Publications
Walton, A (2022). Aunt Jemima: No More Offensive Pancakes. “Mattering in the 19th C and Beyond: US Transcendentalisms, Racism and Repair” Margaret Fuller Roundtable at Modern Language Association Convention, Washington, DC. Walton, A (2020) Aunt Jemima: The Miseducation of the Syrup. “Adult Community Program” via Zoom Meet, Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL. Walton, A (2019). The Handmaid's Tale: What's Love Got To Do With It? "Between The Lines lecture series at Illinois Central College, Peoria, IL. Walton, A. (2019). The 1940's African American Female Character: Gender Equality is Such an Illusion. “Between the Lines” lecture series at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. Walton, A. (2019). Succeeding in College. Presentation given as part of the resources offered through the Harvesting Dreams workshop series at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL Walton, A. (2019). The 1940's African American Female Character: Gender Equality is Such an Illusion. “Between the Lines” lecture series at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. Walton, A. (2019). Succeeding in College. Presentation given as part of the resources offered through the Harvesting Dreams workshop series at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL Walton, A. (2018) Frankenstein: A Woman in Male-Monster Clothing. Presentation given as part of the One Book, One College year-long interdisciplinary program at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. Walton, A. (2017) African-American Short Stories Writers: Charles Chesnutt and Ramona Lowe. Presentation given for The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for Bradley University, Peoria, IL. Page 3 Jordan, E., & Walton, A. (2016). Two Women Writers Speak. Presentation given as part of a “Between the Lines” lecture series at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. Jordan, E., & Walton, A. (2015). For All the Right Reasons. Presentation given as part of a Between the Lines lecture series at Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL. Walton, A. (2014). Successful Note-Taking Skills.” Presentation given as part of Minority Affairs Success Luncheon, Illinois Central College, East Peoria, IL.
Additional Information
  • Green Belt Session 4 (November 2015) Green Belt Session 3 (November 2015) Green Belt Session 2 (November 2015) Green Belt Session 1 (October 2015) Yellow Belt Training (September 2014)
Accomplishments
  • Directed [Name] student group.
  • Recognized for going above and beyond to serve student needs.
  • Instructed 60 students over the course of two years.
  • Piloted highly effective new Hyflex Program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Eastern Illinois University
  • Illinois Central College

Job Titles Held:

  • Facilitator
  • Conference Presenter
  • Adjunct Instructor of English

Degrees

  • Master of Arts - English (Literary Studies
    Bachelor of Arts - English (Literature
    Associate of Arts

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