Resume

• 2004

  Master of Arts (MA)

  English

  Clark Atlanta University

• 1970

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  History / English

  Fisk University

• Microsoft Office

  Outlook

  PowerPoint

  Teaching

  Research

  Customer Service

  Windows

  Microsoft Word

  Microsoft Excel

  Professional editing and writing

  English

  Public Speaking

  Mason

  Mason

  The University of Phoenix Online

  West Georgia Technical College

  Clark Atlanta University

  •Provide online instruction

  incorporating technology in the classroom

  to enhance the learning experience by encouraging use of university resources. This includes

  Podcasts

  Live Tutoring Events

  Center for Writing Excellence

  the University of Phoenix Library

  videos

  YouTube

  and PowerPoint presentations.\n•Manage student centered classroom by providing timely communication of grades

  individual feedback

  attentive support

  and one-on-one coaching as needed

  along with addressing questions

  issues

  and concerns within 24 hours or less.\n•Engage students in meaningful discussions using the Socratic method of questioning

  thus stimulating critical thinking to involve students in interactive dialog. \n•Monitor student progress

  thus allowing early intervention to seek assistance for students displaying difficulty with subject content.\n•Provide detailed participation and assignment feedback weekly; including

  accomplishments

  compliments

  and areas for improvement.

  The University of Phoenix Online

  Clark Atlanta University

  Atlanta

  GA

  •Managed and administered all facets of the university’s Educational Talent Search (ETS) grant

  including 600 secondary students and a $226

  000 budget.\n•Supervised staff of five; administered annual performance evaluations and addressed issues and concerns in a courteous and professional manner; and set strategic goals for program success.\n•Exceeded college enrollment objective by ten percent and participant retention objective by five percent.\n•Fostered relationships with local community business partners and organizations

  including the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce

  Wal-Mart

  West Georgia Technical College

  Links

  Incorporated

  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

  and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.\n•Interfaced with Board of Education executives

  school leaders and staff

  and conducted bi-monthly site visits

  to ensure all phases of the ETS program were implemented in accordance to ETS grant guidelines and objectives.

  Associate Director

  Educational Talent Search

  Douglasville

  GA

  •Provide classroom and online instruction in the areas of Learning Support

  Composition and Rhetoric; Literature and Composition; and American Literature

  for traditional and non-traditional learners; Utilizing web enhanced and Hybrid platforms. \n•Incorporate technology to enhance the learning experience utilizing ANGEL online learning platform

  Blackboard Collaborate

  Smarthinking

  Turnitin

  YouTube

  iPhone and iPad Apps.\n•Manage student centered classroom

  ensuring timely communication to address student questions

  resolve issues and concerns

  provide individual feedback

  and one-on-one coaching as needed.\n•Engage students in critical thinking to stimulate interactive classroom discussions. \n•Monitor student progress

  thus allowing early intervention for students who display difficulty with subject content.

  English Writing and Compositon Instructor

  West Georgia Technical College