Jennifer Tyler

Provide administrative support to the Center for International Business Education (CIBE) and the Center for Asian Business (CAB), taking on progressive responsibility in both programs including among other responsibilities: reporting grant activity and managing faculty grant reports and payments; paying invoices and expenses, and tracking expenses; event planning; managing speaker agreements and honorariums; brand marketing development and oversight; hiring, training, and supervising student workers; coordinating outreach, recruitment and enrollment for student programs; support faculty and student participants in study abroad programs, including pre-departure preparation and program evaluation; and coordinating with CIBE and CAB internal and external stakeholders and partners to provide continuous programming that engages, supports, and promotes the goals of CIBE and CAB.

Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing multimedia resources and interactive activities in lesson plans, primarily in literacy; assisted teachers in developing differentiated instructional strategies, resulting in improved student outcomes; provided individual and small group instructional support; prepared materials for the class under the direction of the teacher; performed clerical duties such as taking attendance, grading tests and student assignments, record keeping, drafting correspondence, and filing.

Managed one-person office, worked with board of directors, staff, contractors, vendors, and management company to provide service, maintenance, and safe facilities to homeowners. Ensured property compliance with local regulations, conducting regular inspections and coordinating necessary maintenance work. Maintained accurate records for all aspects of on-site management, ensuring easy access to critical information during audits or reviews. Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for property services and supplies. Provided administrative support to the board of directors and various committees, maintained files, and maintained equipment and supplies.

Instructed primarily in English; developed lesson plans, participated in on-going professional development, and held leadership positions. Served on School Site Council and Advisory Board, worked with local business leaders to bring more resources to students. Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment; increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans; enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities; collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.