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English InstructorBatesville High School Charter, Batesville, United States Taught English language to in classroom andonline/hybrid students. Evaluated students' abilities and grasp of Englishlanguage, keeping appropriate records and preparingprogress reports. Designed and developed instructional activities usingdata from student learning style assessments. Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroomdiscussions for college-level English students. Improved student performance by defining clear goalsand communicating performance metrics. Made use of available technologies in daily learning for inclass and online students, such as Google Suites, Kahootand Quizzizz. Encouraged participation by maintaining positive attitudeand proactively engaging students in activities andlessons. Selected and prepared educational resources, takingaccount of students' interests and cultural backgrounds.

Director of Student AffairsBlack River Technical College, Pocahontas, AR Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction tobetter serve students of different skill levels andbackgrounds. Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, familymembers and community at large to support students. Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinaryprocedures to protect students and staff. Organized individualized behavior improvement plans forstudents struggling with compliance. Backed up instructors in handling disruptive students andimplemented fair protocols to resolve situations. Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-timearrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives. Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroomenvironments. Partnered with senior administration to create cohesivevision, balancing structure and creative expression todrive productive student learning. Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identifyand address institutional challenges. Cultivated engaged student population with successfulorientation programs. Developed and implemented student success initiativesto recognize and encourage achievement. Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting,engagement and retention. Guided and supported faculty and staff in development ofnew programs. Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities. Monitored and assessed results of post-secondaryprograms and services to identify and capitalize onpotential improvements. Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusionamong staff, faculty and students. Improved policies and procedures to maximize studentsafety and campus security. Conferred with educators to re-balance classes, increaseresource utilization, and integrate new technology. Assisted in development and implementation of facultydevelopment plans.

Director of AdmissionsOzarka College, Melbourne, ARDevised and implemented a strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.Worked with marketing team to develop recruitment strategies in accordance with organizational goals and within budgetary guidelines.Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.Conferred with educators to re-balance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.Coordinated and supervised academic advising activities.Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.Improved policies and procedures to maximize student safety and campus security.Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.Devised programs to promote diversity and inclusion among staff, faculty and students.Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.

Creating ACT workshop instruction and curriculum.Instructing students on strategies to increase speed and score.Counseling students on career and college opportunities.Pre-test and Post-test assessments.

Development and implementation of enrichment lesson plans that utilize differentiated learning styles.Provide hands-on learning environment that requires students have ownership in their learning process.Integrate technology and other medias to provide multi-experience projects and opportunities.