English Instructor

DERIDRE K. NELSON

************@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills.

• Expertise in presentation skills training, project management training, cross cultural training, curriculum development, classroom/online experience, digital instruction, intercultural communication training, communicating in the small group, customer service training, business etiquette, staff training, motivation and mentoring.

• Account Management: proficient in monitoring progress of customer transactions.

• Proficiency in several computer programs (MS Office, Database Management Systems, etc.)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Gloucester County College – 2011 Sewell, NJ

E.O.F. Program Tutor

English Composition

English Literature

Philosophy

Sociology

Reading

Gloucester County College - 2010 - Present Sewell, NJ

Adjunct Professor Teaching:

English Composition

Oral Communication – presentation skills training, small group training, project management training, business etiquette training

The Classroom Plan - February 2011

Student, What is Your Plan?

Blog Editor

Http://speechcoachlab.blogspot.com

Hope Today Magazine - Present Telecommute

Contributing Business Writer

Responsible for writing articles on networking, advertising, marketing, and branding.

Conducting interviews for various articles.

Apex Learning- January 2009 – June 2009 Philadelphia, PA

East Coast Sales Support

Provide all aspects of administrative support including word processing, filing, and telephone support. Handle internal and external sales department communication. Summarize quarterly sales reports through Salesforce. Reply to phone, fax, and email inquiries. Provide east coast sales team with off-site support during out of office meetings. Planned meetings and conferences. Set up budgets, review locations, and choose venues. Cleverly negotiate best rates with suppliers and vendors.

School of the Future After School Program/West Park Cultural and Opportunity Center- Fall 2007 Philadelphia, PA

Speech Consultant/Instructional Designer

Responsible for administering speech communication training to high school students in class and online through Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007. Students participated in group projects and gave speeches on various topics. Students learned how to strengthen their listening skills and focus skills.

West Park Cultural and Opportunity Center- July 2006 Philadelphia, PA

Speech Consultant/Instructional Designer

Provided speech communication development and writing techniques for students. Designed workshops and one on one training sessions to develop students’ presentation skills. Students participated in group projects and gave speeches on various topics. Students learned how to strengthen their listening skills, and how to analyze an audience.

Camden County College/Distance Learning Department-

February 2005 – May 2005 Blackwood, NJ

Instructional Designer Assistant – Internship

Designed a hybrid course through Web Study. Assisted the instructional designer in training consultations with instructors.

Camden County College - August 2003 – 2008 Blackwood, N.J.

Adjunct Professor Teaching:

Public Speaking

Fundamentals of Speech

Gloucester County/Camden County

Source 4 Teachers-September 2002 – 2009 Cherry Hill, N.J.

Substitute

Filling in for teachers at Gloucester and Camden Counties.

Grades 5 through 12 – All subjects

EDUCATION

Strayer University – Philadelphia, PA

2010 graduate – MBA – Concentration in Marketing

Strayer University – Philadelphia, PA

2008 graduate – M.Ed. - Concentration in Technology

Rowan University – Glassboro, NJ

1986 graduate – B.A. Speech Communication

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