Susie Ingram
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Professional Instructor focused on maximizing student learning potential through diverse instructional strategies and classroom management techniques. Skilled lecturer, discussion facilitator and hands-on leader focused on student success. Excels at meeting and exceeding university standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Teacher (IB Psychology/Psychology)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)
01.2017 - Current
- Plans daily lessons to meet the needs of all students and assists students needing additional support
- Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Use of blended teaching methods including Blackboard and Schoology LMS
- Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and homework assignments
- Communicates those objectives to students
- Establish and enforces rules of behavior and procedures for maintaining order in the classroom
- Confers with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems
- Designs and implements assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and identifies gaps in learning
- Use assessment data to refine curriculum and adjust instructional practices
- Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities and homework assignments
- Creates a positive achievement-oriented learning environment
- Participates in collaborative curriculum development and grade-level and/or school activities
- Offer courses and exams in Early Postsecondary Opportunities (EPSOs) that give students a chance to obtain postsecondary credit while still in high school.
Adjunct Instructor
Albany Technical College
01.2015 - Current
- Instructor for General Psychology and Life Span Development
- Create a course syllabus that includes policies and guidelines required by college
- Complete schedule of assignments for entire course
- Established course requirements in the course syllabus that uphold academic rigor
- Aide students as needed for student success
- Provided online instruction via Blackboard
- Set up the course online Gradebook via Blackboard
- Publish weekly feedback via Blackboard
- Update attendance and submit final course grades at the end of the course via Blackboard.
- Taught [Area of expertise] courses, providing instruction to up to [Number] undergraduate students.
Adjunct Instructor
Nashville State Community College (NSCC)
01.2015 - Current
- Instructor for General Psychology, Life Span Development Psychology and Abnormal Psychology
- Create a course syllabus that includes policies and guidelines required by NSCC
- Content developer for Abnormal Psychology course and Life Span Development
- Complete schedule of assignments for entire course
- Establish course requirements in the course syllabus that uphold academic rigor
- Provide assistance to students as needed for student success
- Provide face-to-face and online instruction via D2L
- Set up the course online Gradebook via Desire2Learn
- Published weekly feedback via Desire2Learn
- Update attendance and submit final course grades at the end of the course via Desire2Learn.
Adjunct Instructor
University of Phoenix College
01.2009 - 01.2021
- Instructor for Environmental Psychology and Sociology
- Create a course syllabus that includes policies and guidelines required by college
- Complete schedule of assignments for entire course
- Aided students as needed for student success
- Provided online instruction via Blackboard
- Set up the course online Gradebook via Blackboard
- Publish weekly feedback via Blackboard
- Update attendance and submit final course grades at the end of the course via Blackboard.
Adjunct Instructor
SAE Institute of Technology (SAE Institute Nashville provides Audio and Entertainment Business education in the epicenter of Music City)
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Create a course syllabus that includes policies and guidelines required by SAE
- Content developer for Psychology course
- Complete schedule of assignments for entire course
- Establish course requirements in the course syllabus that uphold academic rigor
- Provide assistance to students as needed for student success
- Provide face-to-face and online instruction via Canvas
- Set up the course online Gradebook via Canvas
- Published weekly feedback via Canvas
- Update attendance and submit final course grades at the end of the course via Canvas.
Instructor/Program Chair/Department Chair
Albany Technical College
01.2009 - 01.2015
- Full-time Instructor of Psychology and Human Relations courses
- Prepared projected learning schedules and syllabus for classroom instruction for Psychology and Human Relations
- Set-up online classroom and taught courses on-line and face to face per established guidelines
- Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to develop courses
- Developed content to build courses for face-to-face, online and hybrid courses
- Offer courses via ANGEL and Blackboard LMS
- Instructor for dual-enrolled courses
- Previewed and ordered textbooks for Psychology, Sociology and Human Relations courses
- Developed course content for ATC1000 Lifelong Learning course
- Assisted with divisional planning and budget development
- Assisted with the supervision and evaluation of programs and staff
- Assisted with the selection and evaluation of full-time faculty and staff
- Assisted with the supervision of class schedule development
- Assisted with the curriculum development as needed
- Developed course content materials for Psychology, Sociology
- Provided leadership for academic advising system; advise students
- Served as divisional liaison as needed to the college administration
- Served on the committee to develop course content for ASN course curriculum
- Served on the QEP committee for SACS/COC developing Student Learning Outcomes for General Core and ATC1000
- Served on the Achieving the Dreams Committee, Campus Safety Taskforce, Student Disciplinary Committee
- Served on planning committee to assist with the grant proposal for Title III funding for the Academic Achievement Center.
Adjunct Instructor
Darton College
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Instructor for General Psychology and Life Span Development Psychology
- Created a course syllabus that includes policies and guidelines required by college
- Developed course content information for the course
- Complete schedule of assignments for the course
- Established course requirements in the course syllabus that uphold academic rigor
- Aide students as needed for student success
- Provided online instruction via Blackboard
- Set up the course online Gradebook via Blackboard
- Published weekly feedback via Blackboard
- Update attendance and submit final course grades at the end of the course via Blackboard.
Student Services Coordinator
Albany Technical College
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Provided leadership for academic advisement and career counseling for prospective and currently enrolled students
- Advised students seeking enrollment
- Complete admit decisions for prospective students
- Developed, managed and operated the testing center
- Prepared and managed testing center budget
- Worked collaboratively with admissions, registration, financial aid, business services as well as student discipline
- Assisted with recruitment and retention at the college
- Coordinated and facilitated new student orientation
- Coordinated and facilitated informational sessions and testing for entrance into the various college degreed programs
- Worked with faculty on student admission processes for degreed programs
- Assisted with the development of training material for faculty and staff on testing and admission policies and procedures
- Provided information to external clients on the admissions process
- Collaborated college services with Department of Workforce Development and external business and industry
- Encouraged and supported student clubs and organizations (DECA, SGA, Skills USA, Cheerleaders, College Choir)
- Assisted with the coordination of special campus events for enrolled and prospective students (Spring Fling, Career Day, Black History Program, NTHS Pinning Ceremony, Saturday Arena Registration, Family and Friends Day, Honors Program).
GED Administrator
South Georgia Technical College
01.1998 - 01.2006
- Responsible for operation the GED Testing Center for a seven-county service area
- Scheduled and conducted testing sessions in accordance with GED Testing Service policies
- Established testing deadlines in accordance with established policies and procedures
- Scheduled and administered tests to applicants as needed in secured environment
- Prepared appropriate letters, memos and directives related to testing
- Appropriately, ordered testing supplies and ensured appropriate supplies and materials are available for each session
- Maintained an inventory of testing supplies in a secured manner
- Counsel students who fail to meet minimum test requirements
- Approved and ensured the implementation of special accommodation plans for individuals with documented disabilities
- Ensured that special modifications were in place as required for students with disabilities
- Submitted score reports in a timely manner to Department of Technical and Adult Education
- Submitted monthly and annual statistical reports to the Adult Literacy Director
- Trained Alternate Examiners and Proctors on GED testing policy and procedures.
Director of TRIO Program
Fort Valley State University
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Provided leadership to conceptualize, crystallize, articulate and implement the goals of the Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
- Worked collaborative with other TRIO programs (Student Support Services, Educational Talent Search and Upward Bound)
- Planned and managed activities to disseminate information and to assist individual’s first generation, nontraditional and GED students 18 to 21 years of age with entry or re-entry to a postsecondary program
- Provided services in a 21-county area
- Prepared, presented and executed a budget of $1.7 million
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive recruitment plan
- Assisted in marketing and public relations activities and recruitment materials mailings
- Served as official spokesperson for public talks (television and radio), community and civic groups, high schools, adult education programs
- Hired, trained, and managed EOC staff for three off-campus sites
- Managed five Educational Specialists, 20 tutors and other support staff
- Communicated regularly with staff on progress toward defined goals and/or required results, providing specific feedback and initiating corrective action when defined goals and/or required results were not met
- Developed and maintained collaboration with college administration, faculty, staff and community organizations
- Motivated staff to improve quantity and quality of work performed and provided professional development opportunities as appropriate
- Evaluated employees at scheduled intervals obtained and considered all relevant information in evaluations
- Prepared and submitted monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Vice-President of Student Services and U.S
- Department of Education
- Submitted grant application and was approved for continuation of funds
- Effectively represented the college at meetings, state, regional and national conferences, and other events in a professional manner
- Ensured all program goals and objectives outlined in proposal were followed in accordance with federal register and U.S
- Department of Education Regulations.
Academic Advisor
Albany State University
01.1993 - 01.1994
- Advised first and second year students to develop and personalize an educational plan
- Provided career guidance to students on college programs
- Coordinated appointments between students and college faculty
- Counseled students regarding preparation for Regents Tests and ensured students were aware of testing dates
- Ensured unsuccessful students were enrolled in pre-Regents Test class prior to re-testing
- Assisted faculty in identifying students who may not be compatible with selected career choices, particularly those who are on academic probation or those who are returning from academic suspension
- Provided general orientation and information to students
- Established and maintained open communication channels between the students and the college
- Facilitated student information sessions, receptions, and orientations
- Worked cooperatively with the faculty and staff to accurately identify barriers to assist students in achieving goals in the coordination of effective alternatives for student retention
- Distributed written evaluation reports to reflect retention and progress of freshman and sophomore level students and other requested information according to an established time frame
- Maintained files for each student to include career assessment results, progress reports, copies of referrals for tutoring for students, copy of student educational plan
- Completed reports or documented records in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with program guidelines and college procedures.
Education
M.S. in Psychology -
Walden University
01.2010
M.S. in Human Resources Development & Administration B.S. in Liberal Studies -
Barry University
Supervisory Management Specialist - Technical Certificate -
South Georgia Technical College
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- BANNER
- Blackboard
- Desire2Learn
- CANVAS
- ANGEL
- Task Prioritization
- Written Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Professional Development
- Southeastern Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel - Student Recruitment and Retention and Budget Management
- Georgia Higher Education Authority - Financial Aid for Postsecondary Students
- GED Testing Services - Accommodating Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities
- Carl Vinson Institute - University of Georgia - Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- Train the Trainer Certification - University of Georgia - Georgia Training Approval System
- Albany Technical College - Quality Customer Service in Student Services
- Technical College System of Georgia - Customer Service Specialist Instructor Certification
- University of Phoenix - Technology in the online Classroom
Timeline
High School Teacher (IB Psychology/Psychology)
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS)
01.2017 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
SAE Institute of Technology (SAE Institute Nashville provides Audio and Entertainment Business education in the epicenter of Music City)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Adjunct Instructor
Albany Technical College
01.2015 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Nashville State Community College (NSCC)
01.2015 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
University of Phoenix College
01.2009 - 01.2021
Instructor/Program Chair/Department Chair
Albany Technical College
01.2009 - 01.2015
Adjunct Instructor
Darton College
01.2007 - 01.2010
Student Services Coordinator
Albany Technical College
01.2007 - 01.2009
GED Administrator
South Georgia Technical College
01.1998 - 01.2006
Director of TRIO Program
Fort Valley State University
01.1994 - 01.1998
Academic Advisor
Albany State University
01.1993 - 01.1994
M.S. in Psychology -
Walden University
M.S. in Human Resources Development & Administration B.S. in Liberal Studies -
Barry University
Supervisory Management Specialist - Technical Certificate -
South Georgia Technical College
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