Dr. Scott

Experience

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  Emory University

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2009

  Associate Program Coordinator

  Assisted in the execution student services within the Office of Student Life Programs and Services. Provided leadership experiences and enhancement of student academic endeavors. Developed creative strategies for supporting student organization development and success including expansion of student organization membership.

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  REEL Education

  Jan 2009 - now

  REEL Education
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  Kaplan University

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2014

  Admissions Counselor

  Responsible for online recruitment, admission and enrollment of undergraduate students. Assisted with the development of enrollment, marketing publications, and communications including brochures, website postings, electronic mail, and other mediums. Created and conducted weekly First-Year, First-Generation & Transfer Sessions. Supervised work-study students and interns.

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  Orange County Public Schools

  Sept 2011 - Jun 2014

  African American History Teacher

  At Historically Black High School, taught African American History courses through text, media sources, films and documentaries. Created a classroom environment that actively engaged students and was developmentally appropriate for the age, maturity, and interests of the students. Employed a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, including, but not limited to, direct instruction, guided practice, demonstrations, discussions, and inquiry-based learning activities to facilitate knowledge and skill development. Adapted history course curriculum for individual, small group, and remedial instruction to meet the needs of identified students or subgroups of students. Established and maintained standards of student behavior. Served as an advisor within the school’s advisory program. Created and sponsored student club, AASA – The African American Student Association. Show less

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  Temple University

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  Graduate Advisor

  Advised and enrolled diverse graduate students in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the University. Assisted in creating strategies that contribute to the success of the Graduate School. Reviewed and scored application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions. Developed and maintained professional relationships with current students, graduates, as well as business and community contacts. Conducted orientation and WEBEX workshops. Show less

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  Pan African Community Education Program PASCEP

  Feb 2016 - now

  Instructor

  Teach REEL Deal Black History & Culture, an educational film series that utilizes feature films, documentaries and other media on historical issues as a window to understanding the Black Experience. From American slavery to allegations of a post-racial America, this course provides a comprehensive historical lens of what it means to be Black in America.Course Goals: • Participants learn to view films historically as one of a number of sources offering an interpretation of the Black Experience • Participants acquire a knowledge of the key terms, facts, and events in Black history and Culture and thereby gain an informed historical perspective• Participants learn the ways in which White allies supported Black liberation & advancement• Participants take from the course the skills to critically appraise varying historical arguments based on film and to clearly express their own interpretations• Participants develop the ability to synthesize and integrate information and ideas as well as distinguish between fact and opinion/stereotypes• Participants are encouraged to develop an openness to new ideas and, most importantly, the capacity to think critically Show less

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  Temple University

  Aug 2016 - now

  Provide instruction geared toward developing students’ understanding of history, society, culture and the political systems of the U.S. Course aims to facilitate the interpretation of historical and cultural materials to enable students to articulate their own point of view about the role of higher education in American history while simultaneously enhancing students’ engagement, information literacy, and critical thinking skills on the issues of the day. Demonstrate intercultural competence and the ability to successfully work with diverse college students from a host of disciplines. Show less

  • Research Manager

    Sept 2019 - now

  • Adjunct Associate Professor

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Instructor of Higher Education

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
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  Rutgers University

  Jan 2017 - now

  Instructor

  Provide individual and small group instruction to Camden City youth ages 16-24 who are working towards passing the HiSET to earn their high school credential. Provide academic and college success advisement which includes general guidance, coaching, mentoring and career exploration support. Work with case managers, success coaches and other service providers on matters of academic support services.

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  Demystifying The Doctorate

  Aug 2017 - now

  Director Of Education
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  Imhotep Institute

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Afrcan History Instructor
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  U.S. Dream Academy

  Feb 2019 - now

  Education Specialist
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  Sankofa Freedom Academy

  Aug 2020 - now

  History Instructor

  Conducted history classes on important historical events like civil war, social justice, and the Civil Rights Movement.