Let my life bless other lives I touch along the way.
Education is my passion, and imparting knowledge in
an easy-to-understand format is fundamental to my work. Born into a
family of teachers, I am an academic at heart and believe in life-long
learning. Throughout my own life, I have developed an attitude of
service, a desire to lead, and an expectation of excellence. Whether
sharing my knowledge of communication, the English language, or conflict
resolution, I am most at home in a school environment, virtually or in
real time. Over the past 25 years, I have taught and led clients, sales
forces, youth groups, seminar participants, and college students. As an
educator, I enjoy creating interactive, engaging, technology-rich
curricula that include Socratic and experiential teaching methods
linking lessons to life experiences. My approach is primarily
Existentialist by focusing on the personal growth and improvement of
each individual. My goals are to increase the critical thinking and
decision-making skills of others, to facilitate consensus building and
teamwork within workgroups, and to nurture an understanding of the
substantial benefits of civil, respectful communication in all aspects
of life. Professionally, I am looking to increase my workload to create
the desired personal/professional balance in my life.
Melynda's CV
Melynda Conner, M. A.
Melynda's CV
Melynda Conner, M. A.
931-801-9811 call/text
KEY ATTRIBUTES:
- 15 years online teaching and learning experience
- Excellent relational, motivational, and instructional skills
- Superior public speaking and written communication skills, including editing
- Proficient in the Internet & Microsoft Office as research and teaching tools
- Versed in interactive, engaging curriculum design, development, and execution
- Considerable counseling and mentoring experience
- Strong desire to promote and encourage excellence in myself and others
- Experienced with Blackboard, WebCT, Canvas, and Desire2Learn classroom spaces
- Active in social media including Pinterest, Twitter, Google+, and LinkedIn
TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Faculty – Communication, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
August 2006 – Present
- Develop and instruct up to 3 sections of COMM4410 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation 16-week online course each semester
- Ensure the content of assessments is covered in course instruction
- Provide qualitative, Socratic, and substantive feedback
- Foster a conversational, interactive online learning environment to ensure student interest and retention
- Prepare students for conflicts in their lives, arming them with tools for success
Faculty Member – Humanities, University of Phoenix, Nashville TN Campus
March 2012 – Present
- Teach 5-week blended (online and on-ground) courses in Interpersonal Communication, Teamwork and Conflict Resolution, Public Speaking, Orientation, and Collegiate Fundamentals
- Conduct Faculty Enrichment Workshops
- Serve on the Faculty Scholarship Committee
Adjunct Faculty – Organizational Communication, Murray State University, Murray, KY, Hopkinsville Campus
January 2014 – Present
- Develop and instruct the 8-week blended (online and onground) courses COM380 Organizational Communication and COM331 Interpersonal Communication
- Advise and mentor Senior students on final research projects
- Foster a lively, interactive learning environment to ensure student interest and retention
- Equip students with study, writing, communication, and research skills
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. Student – Higher Education Administration, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
2017 Expected Graduation
3.94 GPA
M. A. – Communication, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
2006 Graduated with Honors
Awarded Graduate Assistantship
3.91 GPA
B. A. – History, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN
1991 Graduated Magna Cum Laude
3.56 GPA
Awarded Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship; member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, and Mortar Board Honor Societies
Awarded Cecil C. Humphreys Presidential Scholarship; member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Gamma Beta Phi, and Mortar Board Honor Societies
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Independent Skin Care Consultant – Mary Kay Cosmetics, serving TN, FL, MN, & KY
June 1993 – May 2009 (15 years)
- Taught skin care and color cosmetics
- Managed sales, inventory, deliveries, marketing, and accounting
- Recruited, trained, supported, and inspired team members
- Serviced a customer base of over 100 men and women
- Won numerous local and regional sales awards
- Led teams of 8 to successful sales goals
Graduate Assistant – Department of Communication and Theatre, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
January 2000 – March 2002
- Planned, organized, and conducted the three-day Southeast Journalism Conference attended by 300 college students, 40 faculty, 45 speakers, and various community & local media members
- Received award from the Southeast Journalism Conference
- Conducted fund raising for a theatre benefit, state speech scholarships, and the Southeast Journalism Conference
- Organized and promoted a small panel discussion on Global Warming
- Assisted with research in the area of American Women & Communication through history
Director of Youth Ministries
November 2003 - October 2004 – Sango United Methodist Church, Clarksville, TN
March 1997 - July 1998 – Arlington United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, FL
December 1994 - June 1995 – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Memphis, TN
- Ministered, educated, and counseled all youth in grades 6 - 12
- Created an engaging, interactive curriculum
- Published a monthly newsletter
- Conducted fundraisers, games, activities, service projects, and mission trips
- Organized adult volunteers and parent activities
- Guided the youth servant council and served as liaison to the general lay council
Director of Volunteer Ministries – Arlington United Methodist Church, Jacksonville, FL
March 1997 – July 1998
- Conducted a church-wide gifts assessment survey
- Developed a volunteer training program
- Coordinated a system of church volunteers within a congregation of 280
Church Administrator – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Memphis, TN
October 1994 – June 1995
- Supervised 8 professional staff members, 8 employees, and 6 full-time volunteers
- Coordinated the church calendar and organized building use
- Scheduled building maintenanceOversaw all church activities and final construction phase of Christian Life Center
Securities Teller – National Bank of Commerce, Memphis, TN
January 1994 – October 1994
- Responsible for corporate-wide processing of municipal and federal securities
Employment Recruiter and Placement Consultant – Jane Jones Enterprises, Memphis, TN
August 1991 – January 1994
- Interviewed and placed qualified candidates in temporary and full-time jobs
- Trained potential candidates to use relevant computer software programs
- Tested candidates on job-relevant skills
- Served as liaison between the hiring clients and the temporary employees
PRESENTATIONS:
- Seminar Session. “Perception and Positivity: Infusing Your Life and Work with Uplifting Messages,” Mid-South Christian Writers’ Conference, Memphis, TN, March, 8, 2014.
- Seminar Session. “Conflict Resolution with Coworkers,” Millenium Maxwell House Hotel Human Resources Event, Nashville, TN, March 12, 2014.
- Faculty Workshop. “APA Tips and Resources,” University of Phoenix, Clarksville, TN, December 9, 2014.
- Faculty Workshop. “Faculty Scholarship,” University of Phoenix, Clarksville, TN, November 11, 2014.
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES:
- Introduction to Course Design and Curriculum – University of Phoenix – July 2012
- Engaged Learning in the Classroom Through Metacognition – University of Phoenix – October 2012Global Educational Conference – November 2013
PUBLICATIONS:
Coauthor – Montgomery County Animal Control Policies and Procedures – 2001
Author – Tech and Care of Business in Higher Ed Blog – 2015
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: (18+ graduate hours)
- Communication
- Education
COURSES TAUGHT:
- Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
- Organizational Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Public Speaking
- Teamwork, Collaboration, and Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking and Creative Problem-Solving
- New Student Orientation
- Foundations for University Studies
- Media Influence on the American Culture
- The American Experience Since 1945
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- Professional & Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD)
- Association for Business Communication
- Southern States Communication Association
- American Mensa
HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEES:
- Faculty Scholarship Committee, University of Phoenix, 2015
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
- Youth Counselor – St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Memphis, TN – 1992-94
- Christian Education Director – First United Methodist, Jacksonville, FL – 1996-97
- Youth Counselor – Sango UMC, Clarksville, TN – 10/99-08/03
- Member-At-Large – Montgomery County Animal Control Committee, Clarksville, TN – 10/99-08/03
LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS:
- WebCT
- Blackboard
- Desire2Learn (D2L)
- Canvas
- University of Phoenix OLS “Classroom”
CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES:
Jonathan Yancey
Campus College Chair, Humanities
University of Phoenix
Nashville, TN 37214
(931) 980-7849
jonathan.yancey@phoenix.edu
Dr. Pam Gray
Chair, Department of Communication
Austin Peay State University
601 College Street
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-7378
GrayP@apsu.edu
Dr. Steve Cox
Former Chair, Department of Organizational Communication
Murray State University
201 Wilson Hall
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 809-5448
scox@murraystate.edu
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