Tamara Coats, Ph.D.

Experience

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  AFTER THE STREETLIGHTS

  May 2004 - now

  Founder

  Founded girls' 501c3 non-profit organization focused on self-esteem building and educating on the consequences of teen pregnancy on educational attainment.Directed all aspects of the organization's development such as community networking and collaboration, sponsorship, fundraising, donations, and financial budget for annual conference. Developed curriculum materials and facilitated self-esteem and teen abstinence workshops. Supervised volunteers for fundraisers and annual conference. Show less

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  Lorain County Community College

  Jan 2008 - Jul 2020

  Adjunct Faculty

  Empower students by developing a wide range of skills relevant to college and higher education. Leveraged teaching expertise to provide instruction. Effectively developed robust curriculum and teaching materials that were well-received by students. Conducted extensive research and developed course materials. Taught students that delivered stellar performance. Utilized cutting-edge technology to deliver classroom presentations. Effectively monitored students and ensured active participation in class activities and projects. Won Academic Award. Consistently received positive feedback on student reviews. Created study skills template, enabling students to develop their own study guides for classes. Enabled students to improve grade levels. Collaborated with school guidance counselor; ensured students received credit. Worked with ABLE Program through various educational institutions. Taught wide range of courses, including Developmental English Fundamentals of Writing and English Review, Developmental College Reading I and College Reading II. Show less

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  Cuyahoga Community College

  Dec 2016 - Dec 2017

  Training Specialist

  GED Instructor

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  Merrick House

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2020

  Director Of Adult Education

  Manage program budgets, grant reporting, community relations for partnership. Responsible for managing the adult literacy program under the State of Ohio ASPIRE program. Oversee implementation of ASPIRE regulations and curriculum. Supervise educational staff, volunteers, and student interns.

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  Ashland University

  Aug 2020 - now

  Faculty Adult Education