Thoughtful educator with 33 years of experience building and executing processes for laboratory and classroom procedures using both advanced technology and lecture to achieve learning outcomes. Utilizing best practices and time-tested strategies that facilitate and support students in becoming life long learners. Collaborative employee working with cross-functional teams to achieve desired results.
Professional Skills
Policy Implementation
Proposal Development
Project Facilitation
Staff Training
Computer Skills
Active Listening
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Critical Thinking
Team Building
Microsoft Office
Blackboard Collaborate
Canvas Learning Management System
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Education and Training
American College of EducationIndianapolis, INExpected in 09/2019 – –Content Certification:English Language Instruction - GPA:
Miami Dade CollegeMiami, FLExpected in 04/2018 – –College Certificate :Funeral Service Education - GPA:
Concordia UniversityPortland, OR, Expected in 10/2017 – –Master of Arts:Educational Leadership - GPA:
Florida International UniversityMiami, FLExpected in 12/1990 – –Bachelor of Arts:Early Childhood Education - GPA:
Certifications
Licensed FL Life Insurance, Health & Annuities Agent
Florida Notary Public
Experience
Miami Dade College - North Campus - Lab Coordinator for Developmental Education City, STATE, 07/1999 - Current
Hire and supervise developmental education reading and writing instructors ensuring adequate staffing and training
Manage day-to-day operations of the Dev. Ed. Lab
Create work weekly work schedules for FT/PT lab instructors
Prepare payroll and budgeting for department
Participate in strategic planning for curriculum design for the lab format
Advise, register, and conference with students who need additional educational resources
Assist with Shark Start Orientations for Developmental Education with F.T.I.C. students
Manage a staff of one to two student workers, thirteen PT instructors, and two FT instructors
Collaborate with other academic areas to provide support services students, sponsor and co-sponsor student activities the MALLS, Single Stop, and TRIO
Participation in planning committee's campus and community activities for theme months: Black History Month, the African American Read-In, and Women's History
Prepare presentations and reports for the lab for faculty on student’s academic progress, and for the departmental reports to other areas
Provide end of term statistics on lab utilization and lab technology
Maintain database of information relative to laboratory supplies, materials, procedures, regulations, and operations
Develop and maintain the online learning and management software for student’s online lab assignments related to the course competences for ENC and REA courses
Prepare students for CPT, PERT, and TABE tests
Provide academic advisement and career services to students in A.S. and A.A. programs
Organize small group tutoring sessions in reading and writing as well as for individualized instruction
Collaborate with English faculty to develop student activities and provide support for students
Manage the day-to-day operations of the extended departmental office (faculty office area, adjunct office, mail center, and duplication area)
Prepare textbook orders for each term and resource person for adjunct instructors for Dev. Ed.
Works closely with chairperson as the designee to resolve student, staff, and office procedures
Miami Dade College - North Campus - Adjunct Professor of English City, STATE, 07/1999 - 06/2018
Presented courses to undergraduate students and created lesson plans, tests and assignments to ascertain how well students retained class material.
Taught undergraduate students with an emphasis on composition and rhetoric, writing about literature, and Basic English writing.
Taught undergraduate communications skills with an emphasis on science and technical communication, business and professional communication, and speech.
Created authentic assessments for College Prep department as part of the authentic assessment team
Taught comprehensive writing strategies and comprehension skills to a diverse population of students
Taught comprehensive coverage of grammar, mechanics, punctuation, the writing process and rhetorical patterns
Prepared students to pass the Florida State Writing Exit Exam and Florida Gordon Rule requirements for general education coursework
Maintained records of individual achievement through ongoing assessment and evaluation
Assisted with implementation of college wide learning outcomes as Peer Coach for faculty and adjuncts
Maximize the appropriate use of technology in the classroom as an instructional tool
Taught grammar and syntax, vocabulary and word usage and other principles of the English language at the developmental level
Promote students' understanding of and appreciation for literature
Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
Miami Dade Public Schools - Community Liaison Specialist – Division of Student City, STATE, 08/1986 - 08/1996
Cultivated and developed relationships with existing and potential referral sources, identified new partners, uncovered untapped opportunities and raised brand awareness of MDCPS.
Established relationships with management, local leaders and community members to achieve program objectives.
Served as the liaison between community health agencies, local cities and governmental agencies in providing drug prevention strategies to residents throughout the county
Collaborated with school board officials, principals, teachers, and students to ensure the TRUST Program provided teaching and learning strategies for middle and high students throughout the county
Created partnerships between community agencies, local businesses, professional, and social organizations to develop alternative programs and activities that promoted healthy lifestyle choices and mental health awareness and prevention strategies for students who were labeled at risk
Assisted in development of curriculum and counseling services for at risk students who were middle and high school
Recommended and researched various prevention materials, software, and programs for student use
Worked with teachers to continuously revise lesson plans to meet new training requirements
Conduct training sessions, product demonstrations, and developed criteria for evaluating effectiveness of training activities
Developed course content; determine methodology for the pilot Project Help program for middle school students
Activities and Honors
Member of the Association of Florida Colleges Past Chapter President -Miami Dade College
Florida Association of Colleges Region V Director 2019
Florida Association of Colleges Executive Board Member 2019
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School Attended
American College of Education
Miami Dade College
Concordia University
Florida International University
Job Titles Held:
Lab Coordinator for Developmental Education
Adjunct Professor of English
Community Liaison Specialist – Division of Student
