Shana Goodson

 ShanaD. Goodson

Shana D. Goodson

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Biography

Gwinnett Technical College - Academic Services

Adjunct Faculty at Gwinnett Technical College
Higher Education
Shana D.
Goodson, M.Div.
Atlanta, Georgia
An enthusiastic, engaging, and dedicated educator with over a decade of college teaching experience. Seasoned in both online and face to face delivery of course material. Passionate and committed to safeguarding and advocating for the education and well-being of students of all ages, learning needs, and backgrounds. Track record of exemplary service to the community. An expert in the fields of: ministry, religious studies, and first-year experience with exceptional interpersonal skills. A rich history of building partnerships with colleagues, scholars, and the community. Willing and excited to build research experience and publications. Eager and prepared to secure a full-time faculty position.


Experience

  • Cobb County School District

    Substitute Teacher

    • Complying with District Board of Education policies and administrative regulations for the State of Georgia including: acknowledging and following Individual Education Plan (IEP) requirements, enforcing regulations concerning student conduct and discipline, demonstrating punctuality and flexibility, as well as maintaining accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files.
    • Organizing learning environment to maximize student time on task and using appropriate behavior management strategies.
    • Demonstrating prompt and regular attendance, as well as utilizing appropriate procedures for student safety and welfare.
    • Assisting with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate such as: feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing and other self-help skill areas when necessary.

  • Gwinnett Technical College

    Adjunct Faculty

    • Teaching First-Year Student Experience/1000 courses and assisting with curriculum design as well as development.
    • Providing effective instruction and advisement to students to help them achieve their educational, professional and personal goals.
    • Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by providing efficient feedback with resources to improve skills.
    • Attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences to enhance student retention at Gwinnett Technical College.

  • Ashford University

    Online Associate Faculty

    • Teaching General Education and Humanities courses: Informal Logic/103 and Introduction to Ethics & Social Responsibility/120.
    • Providing efficient online class management by developing faculty guidance and expectations, writing resources, presentations, participating in discussion boards, grading assignments, responding promptly to student inquiries.
    • Receiving 85% of student survey results that illustrate a quality educational experience, proficiency in teaching style and recommendation for other students to take the courses I facilitate.
    • Maintaining a B average grade summary in the classes that I teach as a result of extensive feedback and recommendation of effective resources to strengthen students writing, reading and critical thinking skills.

  • Miles College

    Online Adjunct Instructor

    • Teaching Survey of World Religions/211 courses and assisting with curriculum design as well as development.
    • Providing effective instruction to help students identify, discuss and articulate the worldview concepts of the top ten religions in the world by applying critical thinking and basic communication techniques.
    • Promoting inter-religious dialogue by the exposure to guest lecturers, cinematic presentations and fostering peace among different religions.
    • Evaluating students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by providing efficient feedback with resources to improve skills.
    • Preparing and maintaining all required documentation and administrative reports, along with attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences to enhance student retention at Miles College.

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools

    Substitute Teacher

    • Complying with District Board of Education policies and administrative regulations for the State of Georgia including: acknowledging and following Individual Education Plan (IEP) requirements, enforcing regulations concerning student conduct and discipline, demonstrating punctuality and flexibility, as well as maintaining accurate, complete, and appropriate records and files.
    • Providing excellent classroom instruction and maintaining classroom management with effectiveness in the absence of the teacher.
    • Organizing learning environment to maximize student time on task.
    • Following professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student records, parents and colleagues.
    • Assisting with the physical needs of special education students when appropriate such as: feeding, positioning, lifting, dressing and other self-help skill areas when necessary.

Education

  • Northeastern Seminary at Robert's Wesleyan College

    Master

    Divinity - Practical Ministry

  • Oral Roberts University

    Doctor of Ministry

    Church Ministries & Leadership
    Anointed by the Holy Spirit to be an International Evangelist, Educator, Minister, Teacher and Counselor to change lives one community, one person at a time. ~Isaiah 61:1-4...

  • State University of New York College at Brockport

    Bachelor

    Business Administration