Derrick Payne

About Derrick Payne

UPDATE- just passed the TWENTY YEAR PLATEAU of highly successful Communication instruction at Dallas College at El Centro, Brookhaven and now Richland. I have been able to combine this with a wide range of national public speaking experiences and dedicated work at all levels of education, both in the classroom and as an administrator. This is enhanced by over 25 years of Mass Media and Communication experiences, ranging from print journalism and on air radio hosting in major markets to technical writing, cross cultural communication, video production and mediation services.The journey continues and I\'m happy to find ways to help almost anyone who I connect with. Going forward with a smile!

Experience

1. Department Chair Coordinator and Professor

   Lecroy Center

   Jun 2005 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Taught Speech 1311, Speech 1315, Speech 2315, and Humanities ( Hip Hop Studies) since fall of 2005 with more than 90% of students successfully completing the class. Plan and instruct each subject area using wide variety of teaching aids, electronic communication tools, motivational and implementation strategies to engage students in active learning.Recently promoted to serve as Department Coordinator, managing full time and part time faculty, working to administer campus wide educational initiatives and ensuring the best possible student experience.Provided additional academic support services for students through faculty advising, as well as degree career planning and educational goal setting. Provided value-added services to campus, including but not limited to leadership of initiatives to increase minority male student success, establishing and leading a debate society, coaching men\'s basketball, and serving as a public representative of the college on multiple occasions including serving as a Conference Day Presenter and as a presenter at the Black, Brown, and College Bound workshop hosted by Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Fl.

Education

• Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College at Baton Rouge

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  1989 — 1991

• Howard University

  Bachelor's degree

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Workshop Facilitation
• Instructional Design
• Mediation
• Public Speaking
• Higher Education
• Distance Learning
• Research
• Powerpoint
• Creative Writing
• Community Outreach
• Classroom
• Adult Education
• Nonprofits
• Technical Writing
• Fundraising
• Campus
• University Teaching
• Coordination
• Student Engagement
• Data Analysis
• Student Development
• Microsoft Office
• Tutoring
• Grant Writing
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Critical Thinking
• Non-Profits
• Staff Development
• Organizational Development
• Curriculum Development
• Event Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• E-Learning
• Instructional Technology
• Academic Advising
• Program Development