Alan Gergen
Torbay,NL
Summary
I am a highly experienced teacher and tutor. I have taught a wide variety of subjects including Business Writing, Oral Communication, Report Writing, Critical Thinking, Technical Writing, Language Arts and Literature. As well, I have tutored extensively for over 25 years, helping students improve upon their understanding of concepts and skills of their coursework.
I care deeply about student success and work cooperatively with students to enhance their understanding and growth. I believe that students have great potential and that unlocking that potential is the primary aim of successful teachers.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Instructor
College of the North Atlantic
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
09.2006 - Current
- Conducted lectures, workshops, and seminars to teach students about communication principles.
- Provided individualized instruction to support each student's learning needs.
- Created engaging activities to promote active learning within the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress for assessment purposes.
- Served as a mentor to provide guidance on career development options.
- Coordinated with other faculty members to ensure that curriculum was up-to-date and relevant.
- Advised students on course selection and registration procedures.
- Facilitated discussions among students to encourage critical thinking skills.
- Encouraged collaboration between peers during group projects or activities.
- Utilized technology such as video conferencing software to facilitate remote learning experiences.
- Researched current trends in communication technologies to enhance teaching strategies.
- Compiled resources such as textbooks, articles, websites., for use in class materials.
- Assessed student work using established grading criteria and provided constructive feedback.
- Applied knowledge of wide range of instructional and immersive strategies to develop student interest in topics.
- Fostered positive, student-centered classroom environment by encouraging opinion sharing.
Education
Master of Science - Post-Secondary Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St John's, NL06-2012
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instructoni
College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN06-1991
Skills
- Training facilitation
- Group Dynamics
- Effective listening
- Language proficiency
- Presentation Design
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Continuous Improvement
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Relationship Building
- Academic advising
- Lesson Planning
- Educational research
- Curriculum Development
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Management
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Research methodology
- Research analysis
- Instructional Strategies
- Analytical Skills
- Professional writing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Academic Research
- Student assessment
- Online Teaching
- Academic advisement
- Distance Learning
- Written Communication
- Writing and editing
Timeline
Communications Instructor
College of the North Atlantic
09.2006 - Current
Master of Science - Post-Secondary Education
Memorial University of Newfoundland
Master of Science - Curriculum And Instructoni
College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor of Arts - English Education
Minnesota State University
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