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Jacksonville, Fl, Us

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

I teach English Composition and in this role I am responsible for creating a syllabus, aligning assignments to Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) and provide assessment data, develop better thinkers to create better texts. My African American Literature course was certified by Quality Matters - a peer-reviewed process wherein the course is evaluated on its assessment, alignment, and accessibility to disabled students.

Marshall, Texas, United States (Virtual Instructor)

I teach first-year English Composition courses, a variety of Literature courses, and the History and Development of the English Language.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Jacksonville, Florida Area

I am working as a high school English teacher. I also teach Dual Enrollment English, Critical Thinking, and Student Life Skills (SLS) Introduction to College and World of Work.

Virtual

In this role I read and review articles that were submitted for publication in Southern Discourse in the Center. I read and provide feedback to help in determining the relevance of the article to writing center scholarship.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Jacksonville, Florida Area

1. Approve agendas, minutes and provide overall organization (includes reserving rooms, sending announcements, etc.) for curriculum committee meetings.2. Review all submissions before placing on agenda. 3. Oversee technical review of curriculum proposals, including course outlines, prerequisite/corequisite/advisory validations, degree and certificate applications, distance education requests, course changes, and advanced status requests. Ensure the accuracy of each approved document before signing off.4. Create list of Curriculum Committee recommendations for approval by the Academic Senate.5. Document and forward decisions to the Office of Academic Affairs for final typing and signatures before submission to the Statewide Common Course Numbering System (SCNS). The Curriculum Chair’s signature verifies both the accuracy of the documents submitted and that they were approved by the Curriculum Committee and the Faculty Senate.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Edward Waters College moved to the Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS) where all of our courses would be listed using the same prefixes as major public universities. I worked with faculty and department chairs to move the curriculum and course codes to the Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS). This required entering the courses for approval from the Florida Department of Education's SCNS system, meeting with faculty and chairs when courses were returned to revise curriculum concerns expressed by the Florida Department of Education and work with the Registrar to create the courses in the EWC course catalog in Ellucian's Power Campus and in Self-Service. Oversaw the move and worked to implement curriculum changes to benefit the college and the students we serve.

Writing Center

In this job I oversee the implementation of the QEP which is a five-year student improvement plan focused on the freshman writing experience. We aim to create better writers through our curriculum and instruction being in alignment with the Writing Program Administrators Outcomes Statement. The focus of English Composition I and English Composition II to be aligned with the outcomes set by the Council for Writing Program Administrators (WPA) and the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC). The coursework provides students with a rigorous curriculum based on research in the discipline and best-practices of teaching and learning. Oversight of freshman English course sequence, writing professional development for faculty and staff, oversees assessment, writing and revising the focus of Student Learning Outcomes for courses, oversees writing center, responsible for horizontal and vertical alignment of the writing across campus, teaches a 2 by 2 load, trains tutors to be nationally certified, prepares board reports, collects, analyzes, and interprets data, conducts writing workshops to support professors.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

Responsible for presiding over meetings, conducting, organizing and managing the work of the committee. Designs surveys and conducts focus groups to isolate institutional need for QEP Topic, uses research methods and statistical analysis in preparation of the QEP Report. Conducts and oversees the Literature Reviews of committee members.

Center For Excellence In Teaching And Learning

Provided individual and small group tutoring in English and reading. Develop and coordinate innovative instructional support programs to include subject-specific academic support and retention services for students needing assistance in preparatory English and reading. Serve as a liaison and provides general assistance through workshops to students, staff and individuals outside the campus community. Assist with the recruitment and retention of English professors. Provide Professional Development courses and workshops for faculty related to the teaching of writing and rhetoric. Respond to inquiries concerning programs and services while helping ensure appropriate service provision and/or referrals. Assist in the daily administration of the Writing Center and the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of student tutors. Instruct/assist students and tutors in the use of computers and online tutorial programs. Plan and conduct workshops and coordinate study sessions for students. Assist with creating learning communities focused on learning and the retention of students. Maintain records and databases of services provided and assist in the preparation and production of area reports. Taught EWC 102 College Success Writing Skills and English courses when needed. Substitute for English professors in their absence. Represent the Writing Center on College committees as assigned. Conduct research for Writing Center and college initiatives. Collaborative engagement with employees to facilitate services which best meet student needs. Perform general administrative support work such as answering phones, distributing mail, etc.

The HBCU Representative focuses on creating a network of SWCA HBCU members so that the organization can focus on meeting the unique needs of these institutions. The HBCU Representative should work closely with At-Large Members, respective State Representatives, and the Outreach Coordinator to organize events and meetings and should maintain and develop a database of his/her member and event information in the SWCA Dropbox. Service on a SWCA committee is also required. Attend the Annual Conference and all Board meeting as well as vote for events, officers, future conference locations, and state representatives .

In this position I assist with the approval process for Writing Program Grants.

In this position, I am to solicit and review proposals for the annual conference of the Council for Writing Program Administrators.

Englewood High School

Worked as an English Language Arts and Academic Literacy Instructor. In this position, I was responsible for creating a classroom environment that develops in each student skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing that are fundamental to effective communication and literate citizenship which develops appreciation of literature of all types; motivates students to read widely for information and recreation; develops standards for critical judgment of written and oral communications transmitted by mass media; and discovers and develops special talents of students in the field of English to prepare each student for the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) and the Postsecondary Education Readiness Test (PERT).

Jacksonville, Florida Area

The responsibilities of the Choice Lead Teacher are to market and recruit students to the Choice Programs offered at my high school. As a Choice Lead Teacher, I work to raise awareness of the school's programs like Building Engineering and Mechanical (BEAM) Academy and the Early College Program.

Englewood High School

In this position, I am over three college-access programs: 1) the Early College Program 2) the Dual Enrollment classes taught at Englewood & 3) the Dual-Enrollment students who are taking classes at Florida State College at Jacksonville. I coordinate between Duval County Public Schools and Florida State College personnel. Overall, my job mirrors my time with TRIO as I am focused on the success and development of students gaining access to college and completing the requirements for their career of choice. I wrote the Policies and Procedures Manual for the Early College Program and was moved to a new position after an English Instructor was promoted to a new position.

Jacksonville, Florida Area

I teach the Developmental Writing courses at FSCJ. I am responsible for preparing students for advanced writing and speaking in college and university studies.Courses Taught:ENC 0015 Essentials in Writing IENC 0025 Essentials in Writing II

Jacksonville, Florida Area

In this position I was responsible for helping high school seniors understand their potential beyond high school graduation and track students after they complete high school until they compete college or university studies. I interviewed prospective students for the TRIO Educational Talent Search Program to assess a student's potential for post-secondary education, tutorial and career related needs by clarifying the college admissions process, college\financial aid applications and scholarship opportunities. My goal is to demonstrate to these students that life is a choice and they can become empowered by their choices and use education as an investment in their future.

University Of North Florida

As a graduate student I am responsible for intensive amounts of study, leading class discussions as assigned, teaching content, writing 8 - 15 page research papers, tutoring undergraduates, taking an active role in my education and that of my classmates. I am completing a Master of Arts in English Composition and Rhetoric.

In this position I was responsible for helping high school seniors understand their potential beyond high school graduation. I interview students and prospective students for the TRIO Program and assess a student's potential for post secondary educational training, tutorial and career related needs by clarifying the college admissions process, college\financial aid applications and scholarship opportunities. My goal is to demonstrate to these students that life is a choice and they can become empowered by their choices and use education as an investment in their future. This position was part-time. I was promoted to full-time status.

I am an adjunct professor of Developmental Writing. I enhance and refine students' sentence and paragraph level skills.Courses Taught:ENC 0015 Essentials in Writing IENC 0025 Essentials in Writing II

Responsibilities include: overseeing volunteers, assessment of potential and current ESL students, place students in appropriate classes, withdraw students, create and manage all ESL class schedules, handle all student and volunteer concerns, maintain all physical ESL student files, maintain waiting lists, recruit new volunteers, report statistics monthly, maintain student database.

Responsibilities included: answering phones, customer service, assistance for guests or visitors of university, copying professors’ handouts, distributing mail, preparation of SIRS information sheets, assist with various projects as directed.

Responsibilities included: answering phones, customer service, assistance for guests or visitors of university, copying professors' handouts, distributing mail, preparation of SIRS information sheets, assist with various projects as directed.Intern, JU Marketing and Communications Responsible for spelling, grammar, press-releases, demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Associated Press (AP) style, answered phone lines and created contact lists. Office Associate, Campus ActivitiesResponsibilities included: clerical duties, public/inter-campus telephone questions, knowledge of all activities/events occurring through Campus Activities. Well informed of procedures and forms necessary for club event/meeting planning, room reservations and club reimbursements and expenditures. Be aware of campus resources. On-hand campus preparation of many "calendar" events, such as diversity, black history, women's history, etc.

Responsible for spelling, grammar, press-releases, demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in Associated Press (AP) style, answered phone lines and created contact lists.

Responsibilities included: clerical duties, public/inter-campus telephone questions, knowledge of all activities/events occurring through Campus Activities, assisted students with procedures and forms necessary for club event/meeting planning, room reservations and club reimbursements and expenditures, alert students of campus resources. On-hand campus preparation of many “calendar” events, such as diversity, black history, women’s history, etc.

Responsible for boxes up to 75 lbs. Loading and unloading semi-trucks. Performance was based on speed and accuracy including but not limited to: store maintenance, ensuring quality and accuracy of products, unloading, returning items to vendors, training new employees, putting anti-theft tags on clothes over a certain named amount. Carrying out all company standards of excellence independent of supervision.

Student Ambassador, Community CollegeLed campus tours, advised visitors of campus resources. Contacted first-time enrolled students, assisted with orientation and registration, participated in campus activities/student government, assisted in college marketing activities, served as host for campus events, participated in college recruiting efforts, assisted in the operation of the student activities office, provided information to students and College guests at information center and served on special committees as needed.Belk

Office responsibilities included: clerical work, knowledge of and use of all office machinery, maintained master calendar, answered phones, assisted with company meetings and handling written estimates. Entered all data from invoices, work orders, and deposits into the computer, paid all municipalities, maintained credit cards, petty cash, and bank deposits.

Provided excellent customer services, resolved problems with understanding, handling customer complaints with diplomacy; Assisted customers with merchandise selection and purchases; Operated computerized cash register including charge sales, cash, cashier checks, tax free orders, and purchase requisitions; Handled large amounts of monies; Dealt with telephone inquiries.

Oversaw 10 crew members verifying that their work was done accurately and in a timely, efficient manner; provided proficient customer service; handled various transactions of cash and/or checks; Reported work related information to supervisor.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), English Specialization In Rhetoric

Completed a Master's Thesis on "A Topical Analysis of First-Year English Composition Textbooks" where I examined best-selling textbooks.

Bachelor Of Arts, English And Psychology

Activities and Societies: President, Dolphin Diversity, Inklings Literary Arts Society, Psychology ClubCompleted a rigorous advanced.

Associate Of Arts, General Studies (Transfer)

Activities and Societies: President of BACCHUS & GAMMA, Student Ambassador, Dean's List, National Dean's List, Guest Speaker for World.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Language And Literature, General

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Master Of Science - Ms, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration