Experienced educator prepared for this role with strong background in academic research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. Focus on team collaboration and achieving results ensures adaptability to changing academic environments. Skilled in classroom instruction, scholarly writing, and fostering positive learning atmosphere. Known for reliability and ability to drive educational success through innovative teaching methods and collaborative projects.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor
Harrisburg Area Community College
12.2000 - 09.2014
Enhanced student understanding by designing interactive and engaging lectures.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
Assisted in accreditation processes by gathering necessary documentation, preparing reports, and participating in site visits as needed.
Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum in Computer Technology that aligned with university standards and student learning outcomes.
Improved departmental efficiency, adopting new software tools for course management and student assessments.
Led curriculum revision efforts to ensure content relevancy and compliance with accreditation standards.
Managing Director
City Of Philadelphia
01.1984 - 12.2000
Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
Oversaw complex negotiations with suppliers/vendors for favorable contract terms that led to cost savings.
Directed large-scale projects from inception to completion on time/budget with strict adherence to quality standards.
Improved decision-making processes, implementing data analytics tools that provided actionable insights across departments.
Led company through successful digital transformation, enhancing operational effectiveness and customer engagement.
Optimized operational efficiencies, streamlining processes through introduction of cutting-edge technology.
Maintained industry knowledge and expertise, staying ahead of emerging trends to ensure continued market relevance and competitive advantage.
Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration between marketing, sales, IT, and design teams to ensure seamless execution of digital initiatives.
Worked cross-functionally with various departments on projects.
Developed creative presentations, trend reports, kitted assets, and product data sheets.
Programmer Analyst
City Of Philadelphia
01.1981 - 12.1983
Authored code fixes and enhancements for inclusion in future code releases and patches.
Provided ongoing support for users experiencing issues or requiring assistance with application functionality.
Engaged in continuous learning to stay abreast of latest programming languages and technologies.
Education
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2024
Master of Arts - Administration / Organizational Development
Antioch University
Silver Spring, MD
12-1980
Skills
Critical thinking
Team leadership
Student mentoring
Course planning
Curriculum creation
Mentoring students
Creative questioning
Online teaching
Technology integration
Time management
Remote instruction
Student assessments
Timeline
Professor
Harrisburg Area Community College
12.2000 - 09.2014
Managing Director
City Of Philadelphia
01.1984 - 12.2000
Programmer Analyst
City Of Philadelphia
01.1981 - 12.1983
Ph.D. - Developmental Psychology
Liberty University
Master of Arts - Administration / Organizational Development