RESUME: DORIS PALMER

OBJECTIVE

To become employed within an organization or company that will utilize my professional skills contributing to industry goals.

EXPERIENCE

****-**** ********** *f Phoenix, Merrillville, Ind.

Certified Adjunct Faculty

Facilitate adult higher education learning in a campus classroom setting once per week and online monitoring remainder of week. Responsible for preparing lesson plan, set-up online system (OLS), present online syllabus, instructor polices, schedule group and team assignments, grade book, lecturing and encourage classroom participation with activities that correlate with the objectives of the course to enhance scientific-based learning outcomes.

2006-Present Kingdom Living Outreach Services, Inc. Olympia Fields,IL

Executive Director

Founder and Administrative Director of a clinical out-patient community-based non-profit organization.

Coordinate and oversee professional staff functions

Solicit, train and orientate board members and volunteers

Collaborate, plan & participate with community agency projects

Collaborate, plan and work as a team member with the board of directors

Conduct staff annual Performance Appraisal

Oversee risk management and policy implementation within facility.

Initiate all staff background and reference investigations.

Interview and hire professional staff with joint approval by board

2004–2010 School District 201-U/District 168 Crete, IL

Substitute Teacher

Guest teacher for primary through secondary education classrooms.

Implementation of curriculum’s based on the State of IL standards.

Manage classroom and maintain a safe environment for students.

International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) experienced.

1997–2004 BASE, Inc.(NAEYC Accreditated) Park Forest, IL

Business Manager Coordinator/Director

Administrative liaison for five Before & After school sites in district 162.

Public relations designee, facilitate meetings, performance annual staff appraisal, hiring, and supervision of 30 staff.

Director during first five years of (3rd-5th grade) years of employment.

1994–1997 School District 160 Country Club Hills, IL

Instructional Teachers Assistant

Assistant instructor to special education class.

Administrative and IEP assistance/ team meeting member.

Behavior management, Autism, and Downs Syndrome experience.

EDUCATION

2009-Present Capella University Minneapolis, MN

Human Services PhD: Specialization Social Work Counseling

Anticipated completion: 2016

2006–2009 Capella University Minneapolis, MN

M.A., Professional Studies Educational Admin. (Type 75).

Earned Graduate Masters Earned 3/09.

Graduated Sum Cum Laude.

2004-2006 Capella University

M.A., Social Work/Community Services earned 6/30/06.

Graduated Cum laude.

2000-2002 Trinity Christian College (Tracs) Palos Hgts., IL

B.S., Degree Business Administration & Organization Mgmt.

1997-1999 National-Louis University Chicago, IL

Certificate- Directors Administrative Training (NAYC)

M.A., nine-credits earned in ECE and Technology

1992-1994 Governors State College University Pk., IL

Nine-credits earned in Communications/Public Admin.

1984-1985 Prairie State College Chgo., Hgts., IL

AA degree earned in Elementary Education

Certificate of Training Residency, Fort Wayne Campus

1998-1998 Taylor University

Correctional Chaplaincy

INTERESTS

Religious studies, computers, reading, wildlife documentaries, foreign travel, humanitarian efforts, classical music and entrepreneurship.

MEMBERSHIPS

Advisory Committee member for IL Mentor Network; IRA Ass. Member, Christian Ministry,TrinityAlumnus, Capella Alumnus, lifelong learner, Cope Mem., and Professional Student Entrepreural Advisor DePaul University.

KEY SKILLS

Proficient with team planning strategies, critical thinking and problem solving. Technology literate in WordPerfect, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and online learning formats and data entry experience. A good communicator with diverse teaching skills; clinical oriented in health matters and organized. Enjoy entrepreneur foundation building, community family counseling, evangelism and bible study.

E-MAIL acxaol@r.postjobfree.com

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