MILLICENT THOMAS, PH.D.
*********.****@*******.***. 346-***-**** Katy, Texas 77449
Summary Communicative Professor strives to teach course information to build students lifelong skills. Create a teaching atmosphere and consistency that supports openness and transparency. Engage educator to maintain the highest standards of classroom instruction.
Extensive engagement teaching a diverse student population
Skills
Online instruction Lesson planning
Student assessment Classroom management
Team leadership In-class lectures
Critical thinking Student engagement
Effective communication Problem solving abilities
Time Management Microsoft Suite
Experience
Lone Star College System Houston Integrated innovative technologies into classroom
Texas instruction when appropriate
Adjunct Professor- EDUC-1300 Video conferences to remote learning opportunities
Organized lectures, assignments, and assessments to ensure objectives were met
Engaged students through interactive activities that encouraged critical thinking about course materials
Provided guidance on assignments outside class if needed
Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and assignments
Documented student assignments, attendance and test scores in online reporting systems
Girls and Boys Preparatory Prepared lesson plans, provided instruction
Academy Houston Corrected assignments,
Middle School Teacher Organized extracurricular activities
07/2013- 07/2014 Provided tutoring when requested
Held parent meetings
DeVry University Houston Enhanced syllabus and instruction in introductory
Texas courses: Sociology, Qualitative Research, Critical
Adjunct Faculty Thinking and Teamwork
College of Arts and Sciences
07/2010-12/2012
University of Phoenix Houston Created and delivered workshops, seminars, and
Texas other training opportunities
Faculty Development Administrator Gathered feedback from faculty to enhance
11/2003-04/2010 departmental functions
Assessed the effectiveness of programs and initiatives and make recommendations for improvement.
Worked from expectation list to promote academic rigor
Supported faculty development and professional growth.
Created and delivered workshops, seminars, and other training opportunities on topics relevant to faculty development
Education and Training
State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, New York
Ph.D. Social Foundations
02/1999
Buffalo State College Buffalo, New York
M.S. in Student Personnel Administration
05/1985
State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, New York
B.A. African American Studies
06/1974
Accomplishments
Lone Star College - Faculty Recognition Award
University of Phoenix-Staff Award
Featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Featured in Houston Woman’s Magazine
University of Phoenix- Conference Organizer: A Liberal Arts Education in a Business School
Publications
Katy Christian Magazine-Online and The Amsterdam News: Why We Celebrate
The Chronicle of Higher education: Education- the Equalizer
Houston Woman Magazine: Professor Pens book to bring education and awareness to lives of single parents
Move Mountain: The lived experience of African American, female, middle-class, single parents
And Yet, We Still Stand
Leadership Matters