Amanda Jacob

Amanda Jacob

Adjunct English Instructor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Online Learning at Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC)

  • Education

    • St. Mary's Dominican High School

      1996 - 2000
      High School Diploma
    • Southeastern Louisiana University

      2000 - 2004
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) English Language and Literature, General

      Major: EnglishMinor: History

    • Southeastern Louisiana University

      2004 - 2006
      Master's Degree English Language and Literature/Letters

      Specific Field of Study: Modern and Contemporary American Literature and Drama, Gender Studies, and Women's LiteratureMaster's Thesis: "The Absent and the Celebrated: Gay and Lesbian Voices in Contemporary American Dramatic Literature"

  • Experience

    • Southeastern Louisiana University

      Aug 2008 - Dec 2009
      Adjunct English Instructor

      Taught Freshman Composition I

    • Delgado Community College

      Sept 2013 - Aug 2016

      Teach developmental English and Reading, Teach Freshman Composition I and II, Teach American Literature, Coordinate English and Reading Tutoring Lab, Maintain Office Hours, Teach On-line courses Oversee English and Reading Tutoring lab for Northshore site - Delgado Community CollegeAssist in development of on-line tutoring siteWrite grants to obtain lab equipmentConduct workshops for students and tutors

      • Instructor of English

        Jun 2009 - Aug 2016
      • Tutoring Coordinator

        Sept 2013 - Jul 2016
    • Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC)

      Aug 2016 - now

      As the Director of Online Learning, I manage NTCC's LMS (Learning Management System) while offering support to faculty members as they develop online courses that offer a learner-centered environment to help support NTCC's mission. I use my passion for English, online education, and educational technology to help my colleagues use their vast content knowledge to develop an inclusive learning experience in face-to-face courses, hybrid courses, and online courses. Teach developmental English, Teach Freshman Composition I and II, Teach Literature courses and on-line coursesServe as an advisor for Student Government Association and Phi Theta Kappa

      • Director of Online Learning

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Instructor of English

        Aug 2016 - Apr 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CORE 2: Canvas Account Settings & Management

      Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
      Feb 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • CORE 1: Canvas Account Organization & Authorization

      Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
      Jun 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • CORE 1: Canvas Account Organization & Authorization

      Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
      Jun 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Canvas Essentials for Canvas Certified Technical Admin

      Canvas Credentials (Badgr)
      May 2023
      View certificate certificate