Jacinda Searles
Barhamsville
Summary
Experienced adjunct professor and consultant skilled in implementing engaging lesson plans and facilitating online discussions. Known for strong communication and analytical skills, contributing to enhanced student performance and successful project outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Liberty University
09.2022 - Current
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated online classroom discussions that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration among students.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, providing constructive feedback for improvement.
- Taught course materials and resources aligned with academic standards and learning objectives.
- Served as a doctoral chair to guide and mentor students through their final project courses.
- Hosted online office hours to help students feel connected to me in an online class. This allowed them to ask questions and clarify instructions to feel confident going into assignments.
Junior Consultant
EM Partners
02.2021 - Current
- Wrote After Action Reports (AAR) for numerous local governments including Fairfax County, and Multnomah County.
- Conducted Focus groups and individual interviews to gather information from County employees
- Worked as a team to write the After Action Report for the County
- Wrote Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) for 14 departments in New Kent County.
- Conducted interviews with the director of each department to gather information.
- Conducted a training and an exercise to help the County practice their plans to be prepared for different types of emergencies.
Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Worked under the Principal Investigator on two separate studies. The Richmond Stress and Sugar Study and The YMCA Diabetes Control Program Study.
- Recruited participants for the study.
- Assisted in data collection by conducting 3 separate interviews with participants.
- Contributed to the publication of 2 research articles in peer-reviewed journals.
- Presented the teams findings from the Stress and Sugar Study at a conference in Vancouver Canada.
- Facilitated training sessions for new research staff on best practices and operational procedures within the lab environment.
Education
Doctor Of Strategic Leadership - Leadership
Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA12-2020
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2016
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12-2013
Skills
- Online teaching
- Curriculum creation
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint Have created tables, presentations, created formulas and written reports
- Proficient in Microsoft Teams and Google Meet for virtual meetings
- Proficient in both Canvas and Blackboard
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Liberty University
09.2022 - Current
Junior Consultant
EM Partners
02.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
03.2017 - 01.2021
Doctor Of Strategic Leadership - Leadership
Regent University
Master of Public Health - Epidemiology
University of South Florida
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Virginia Commonwealth University