Wanda D. Morrison
*********@*******.*** Cell - 917-***-****/803-***-****
(Alt.)
Summary: 20+ years of administrative, supervisory, technical, and
communication experience in educational, correctional, and
corporate environments where instructional material is delivered
to adult audiences in development of self-evaluation, packaging
and selling themselves, resume/cover letter writing, mock
interviews and other employment essentials. Computer
Application, Office Procedures, ESL, GED prep, and Basic Literacy
to meet employment criteria of the job market.
Education:
*University of Phoenix M.ED) -
Education 2011
*Conflict Resolution/Diversity Certification
2010
*South Carolina Department of Education Certified Adult Literacy
Consultant/Workplace Instructor 1998
*York College (CUNY) BS -
Business/Marketing 1993
Experience:
Arbor Education and Training
Staten Island, New York
Trainer/Administrator Employment Essentials
05/2010 to 03/2011
. Evaluate student performance and the effectiveness of training
programs. Provide recommendations for improvement.
. Develop testing and evaluation procedures. Confer with management and
conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected
processes and other factors. Develop and organize training manuals,
multimedia visual aids and other educational tools. Plan, develop and
provide training by using knowledge of effective methods such as
hybrid training and workshops. Work closely with Job Developer and
HRA staff to place participants in appropriate worksites.
. Develop apprenticeship programs with local businesses. Monitor the
ongoing process of participants.
. Coordinate established courses with professional courses provided by
community colleges/universities, such as GED prep, ASA institute,
Exodus Transitional Program, and more).
New York City Department of Education - Arbor Education and Training
Brooklyn, NY
Work Experience Program/Intern 10/2009 - 02/2010
. Conducts on-site program orientation and assessment. Interview all in-
coming participants to ensure proper placement.
. Guide and development of individual educational and vocational
planning for participants. Oversee all required placement testing.
South Carolina Department of Corrections - (SCDC) Columbia, SC
Curriculum Coordinator 10/2007 to 04/2008
. Assisted with the implementation, administration, supervision, and
evaluation of the adult education, ESL, and Title 1 programs within
SCDC. Supported and instructed staff in computer operation and data
entry. Assisted with the planning and administration of the Federal
Title 1 Adult Education projects. Contributed in developing and
monitoring adult education and Title 1 education services throughout
SCDC. Monitor budget, inventory control, and requisitioning supplies.
Richland County School District One Columbia, SC
Program Coordinator/Program Developer/Workplace Instructor 01/2000 to
10/2007
Career Development program: SCDC: Goodman Correctional Facility for
Women/Watkins Pre-Release, and Allen University institutions.
. Developed curriculum for adult students: "Intro to Computer
Application and Windows", and Keyboarding.
. Screened and assessed students in GED prep, ESL development:
Interpret math and reading scores and assigned appropriate material
for study. Worked with "Welfare to Work" recipients to train and
develop work skills needed to meet employment criteria.
. Monitored how well the program was performing through regular monthly
reports, monthly meetings, and quarterly statistics.
. Established relationship with local small businesses;
colleges/universities to ensure internship/employment for released
inmates.
. Enrolled students in educational institutions for continued education.
Greater Columbia Literacy Council (Turning Pages) Columbia, SC
Certified Adult Literacy Consultant/Workplace Instructor 12/1998 to
01/2000
. Coordinated Columbia Care Center's Education Department where I
instructed ESL, Adult Basic Literacy, and GED prep.
. Provided in-depth individual and group career counseling to adult
students.