Kent D. Nielsen
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- School: Metropolitan Community College
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- Department: English
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Location:
5300 N 30th St
Omaha, NE - 68111 - Dates at Metropolitan Community College: August 2016 - May 2018
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Biography
Metropolitan Community College - English
Higher Education Professional
Higher Education
Kent D.
Nielsen
Greater Omaha Area
Objective:
To gain a successful position demonstrating excellent written and verbal skills;
Interpersonal motivator, skill builder, innovative thinker, strong leader and team player.
Profile:
Motivated, personable professional, diplomatic and considerate working with wide range of personalities; comfortable, perceptive and insightful to individual needs, determined to give quality effort and honesty to all situations, candid and dependable.
Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure, poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive well in deadline-driven environments, excellent team-building skills.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS: PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS:
Organized: Excellent Communicator: Customer Service Oriented: Authentic Personality: Problem Solving: Quick Learner: Team Player: Determined: Detail Oriented: Highly Motivated:Quick Learner: Team Player: Determined: Detail Oriented: Highly Motivated
Experience
Metropolitan Community College
Adjunct English Teacher
• Taught developmental and transfer-level composition courses to an diverse urban student population
• Guided students with campus activities and college success habits
• Mentored students who were the first in their families to attend college
• Organized and presented instructional material
• Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions
• Advised students on career choices and facilitated student goal setting
• Maintained accurate records of student grades and progress
• Moderated adult learners to improve learning strategies/career goals
Crystal Clear Payments
Credit Card Fraud Analyst
• Worked with major national banks in Fraud Analysis department
• Survey and responded to possible fraud trends
• Analyzed Credit Card data and purchases
• Communicated with bank officials and customers
• Managed continual credit data with fraud analysis
• Communicated with banks, creditors and cardholders
Arizona State University
English Faculty Instructor
English Faculty Instructor:
• Taught a variety of English courses (First Year Writing/Composition, Developmental, English 101/English 102, Skill Learning Workshops)
• Taught developmental and transfer-level composition courses to a diverse urban student population
STRETCH Instructor and Mentor:
• Stretch Program—2-semester program of English 101 for developmental students
• Assessed, taught and worked with writing students and program colleagues on successful growth and outcomes
• Worked with Students on advising, goal setting, career choices
South Mountain Community College
Adjunct English Instructor
Adjunct Faculty Instructor:
• Taught a variety of English courses (First Year Writing/Composition, Developmental, English 101/English 102, Adult Learning Workshops)
College Skill Instructor: Learning Center Tutor:
• Facilitated classes on study skills, test anxiety and student-based needs for learning
• Designed and delivered series of classes for students on various topics for personal growth and academic success
• Kept student attendance records, grades, and other required records
• Participated in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities
• Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
• Advised students on academic and vocational curricula/career goals
Education
University of Nebraska at Kearney
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
English, Speech, Drama
Antioch University-Los Angeles
Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.)
Creative Writing, Poetry
Florida State University
Master of Arts (M.A.)
English and Creative Writing
Publications
Look At My Sky Masters in Poetry Thesis
Florida State University
Look At My Sky Masters in Poetry Thesis
Florida State University
The Cursive Man MFA Poetry Thesis
Antioch University Los Angeles MFA Program
