Mark Branson

Experience

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  UNC Greensboro

  Aug 1979 - Jul 1982

  Teaching Assistant

  Worked with freshman in their first college writing class; prepared assessments, developed syllabi; provided students with feedback; developed and taught the Modern Grammar class for juniors.

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  Guilford Technical Community College

  Aug 1982 - Jul 1983

  Interim Faculty for Guided Studies

  Worked with students to improve skills in writing and editing so they could continue into curriculum programs; designed syllabi; prepared assessments; provided lecture/assignments

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  Davidson County Community College

  Aug 1983 - Jun 2014

  • Represents academic programs and services in College planning processes and decision-making • Provides academic leadership to foster student learning, effective teaching, and meaningful curriculums of study resulting in the achievement of identified outcomes • Provides leadership for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating – including processes for external accreditation – programs of study, services, and initiatives • Involves School of Arts, Sciences and Education members in actively participating in evaluation and improvement of processes within the College• Provides leadership and vision for the college transfer programs, courses and initiatives with other colleges/universities that increase the capacity and advances the mission of DCCC and the School of Arts, Sciences and Education• Advocates for the general education core, competencies and learning strategies needed for all students enrolled in degree seeking programs at the College; making course and programmatic changes to the general education components to programs when deemed necessary for advancing the learning of all learners• Visions the bi-lateral and 2+2 agreements for college transfer opportunities Show less

  • Retired, Davidson County Community College

    Sept 1983 - Jun 2014

  • Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences

    Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  • Associate in Arts Division Chair

    Aug 1999 - Aug 2006

  • Composition Faculty

    Aug 1983 - Aug 1999
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  NC Community College System

  Aug 1999 - Jun 2014

  Dean, School of Arts, Sciences, and Teacher Education

  Represents academic programs and services in College planning processes and decision-making• Provides academic leadership to foster student learning, effective teaching, and meaningful curriculums of study resulting in the achievement of identified outcomes• Provides leadership for planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating – including processes for external accreditation – programs of study, services, and initiatives• Involves School of Arts, Sciences and Education members in actively participating in evaluation and improvement of processes within the College• Provides leadership and vision for the college transfer programs, courses and initiatives with other colleges/universities that increase the capacity and advances the mission of DCCC and the School of Arts, Sciences and Education• Advocates for the general education core, competencies and learning strategies needed for all students enrolled in degree seeking programs at the College; making course and programmatic changes to the general education components to programs when deemed necessary for advancing the learning of all learners• Visions the bi-lateral and 2+2 agreements for college transfer opportunities Show less

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  Triad Math and Science Academy

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  ELA 9-12 Faculty

  Plan lessons in the subjects they teach, such as biology or historyAssess students to evaluate their abilities, strengths, and weaknessesTeach students as an entire class or in small groupsGrade students’ assignments to monitor progressCommunicate with parents about students’ progressWork with individual students to challenge them, to improve their abilities, and to work on their weaknessesPrepare students for standardized tests required by the stateDevelop and enforce classroom rulesSupervise students outside of the classroom—for example, at lunchtime or during detention Show less

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  Shaw University

  Aug 2016 - Jul 2022

  --Demonstrates a commitment to Shaw's mission and goals--Effectively teaches college-level students--Manages class environment effectively and safely--Advises students in appropriate academic subject areas--Develops, maintains, and submits accurate records & forms--Maintains effective and collegial communication--Maintains up-to-date knowledge and compliance--Pursues scholarly activities and development--Engages in service to the University--Engages in service to the Community Show less

  • Faculty Member

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2022

  • Assistant Professor

    Aug 2016 - Jul 2022
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  Twin Lakes Retirement Community

  Jun 2022 - now

  Bartender

  I have told my wife that when I retired, I wanted a job bartending in a pub. Well, that has happened!