Elina N.

About Elina N.

EDUCATIONAL LEADER PROFILE Program Design / Student Performance / Instructor Training Innovative and dedicated educational professional with a decade of experience across multiple education environments. Proven record of designing and executing creative courses and programs, refining processes, and transforming complex concepts into understandable material. A collaborative leader skilled in mentoring and leading colleagues and students to achieve educational objectives and improve student experiences and successes. Core competencies include: • Course Design • Student and Faculty Evaluation • Relationship Building • Strategic Planning • Annual Assessments • Leadership & Mentorship • Budget Management • Course Administration • Accreditation

Experience

1. Psychology Sociology Instructor

   Southeast Community College

   Jan 2018 — Present · Lincoln, NE, US

   Utilized knowledge and expertise of psychology and student instruction to write, design, and teach a variety of psychology courses that conformed with programmatic requirements at the college and associated accrediting agencies; evaluated student work and provided continual advice and support to promote their success; maintained accurate records and submitted grades to registrar; promoted student success through the development of curriculum for student success course and also through style of instruction in other courses; enhanced student and faculty interactions, and improved student retention rates; identified tools to improve content delivery; provided continuous faculty mentorshipSelected accomplishments:• Created course information document (CID) template that was used in the Health Sciences division and later across the Arts and Sciences division• Obtained a dual-credit endorsement through the State of Nebraska to teach college-level classes at the high schools in SCC’s 15 county area• Served on the CID review panel to provide feedback to fellow faculty• Served on institution committees, including Higher Learning Commission, Student Success Course, CID Peer Review, Supervisor Training Program, and Grievance Committee

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Masters of Science, psychology

  2008 — 2009

• Northcentral University

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, psychology

  2012 — 2020

• Lincoln Christian

  Diploma, HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES

  1996 — 2002

• University of Nebraska-Lincoln

  Bachelor of Arts, PSYCHOLOGY

  2002 — 2007