Janice Samuel-Powell
***************@*****.*** 646-***-**** DUMONT, NJ 07628
Summary
Innovative Adjunct Professor/Instructor offering content expertise and demonstrated professional skills in developing and teaching courses in psychology, sociology, business and education to students at all levels. Applies expertise gained over a 20-year college teaching career. Has the ability to deliver engaging lectures, motivate students and manage in person & remote learning environments to diverse students. Seeking the opportunity to utilize my education and communication abilities as an Adjunct Professor while incorporating administration and leadership skills.
Skills
●Documentation Skills
●Discussion Facilitation
●Curriculum Development
●Learning Management Systems
●Lecture Preparation
●Academic Advisement
●Course Development
●Class Instruction & Management
●Syllabus Preparation
●Research and Publication
●Records Management
●Student Mentoring
●Group Facilitation
●Online Teaching
Experience
Union College of New Jersey/Union, NJ
Psychology Professor
2/2025- present
Eastwick Colleges Ramsey, NJ
Adjunct Psychology Professor
07/2022 – present
●Teach online and hybrid courses in Psychology and Sociology
●Certified in CANVAS, Bright space, Moodle, Blackboard & other LMS platforms.
●Conduct weekly WebEx and Google Meet sessions for students.
●Assist with training colleagues on CANVAS Pedagogy
●Develop and teach courses in Abnormal Psychology, Social Psychology, Cultural Diversity and Research Methods for undergraduate students.
●Assisted with the development of course materials including syllabi, assignments, exams and grading rubrics.
●Created an online platform to facilitate class discussions and student-professor interactions.
●Provided guidance to students on research projects related to psychology topics.
Pace University New York, NY
Adjunct Professor Consumer & Clinical Psychology
02/2022 - 12/2024
●Developed and implemented course syllabi, lesson plans, and assessments related to Consumer & Clinical Psychology.
●Facilitated active learning through class discussions, group activities, and individual projects.
●Provided constructive feedback on student assignments to promote student success.
●Evaluated student performance using appropriate assessment techniques that I created and provided accurate data for administrators.
College of Westchester White Plains, NY
Sociology/Psychology Professor
02/2022 - present
●Developed a Course shell on Moodle and currently teaches college-level courses in Psychology and Sociology, such as transformative learning, cultural diversity, ethics, developmental psychology, action research methods, and public speaking.
●Conducted independent research projects on sociological topics and published results in professional journals.
●Advised undergraduate students on course selection and career paths related to sociology.
●Organized guest lectures from professionals in the field of sociology to provide students with real-world perspectives.
Hostos Community College The Bronx, NY
Early Childhood Adjunct Professor
03/2006 - 11/2024
●Assisted with the development of course materials including syllabi, assignments, exams and grading rubrics.
●Created an online platform to facilitate class discussions and student-professor interactions.
●Provided guidance to students on research projects related to education & psychology topics.
Education and Training
Breyer Theological University Panacea, FL
Ph.D. in Psychology
08/2020
Mercy College Dobbs Ferry, NY
Master of Science in Special Education
05/2017
Mercy College/Dobbs Ferry, NY
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership
02/2014
Colorado Christian University/Colorado
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction w/Biblical Studies Emphasis
Expected Spring 2025
Mercy College/Dobbs Ferry, NY
Bachelors of Science Degree Psychology/Early Childhood
05/2001
Christian Leaders Alliance
Bachelors of Science in Theology
01/2024