Dyonne A. Diggs
Charlotte
Summary
Hi there! I'm Dyonne - a dynamic life-long educator with 15 years of diverse experience in the educational field ranging from Kindergarten to the Higher Education level. A proud two-time graduate of North Carolina A&T SU with a B.A in Professional English and a Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary English Education and currently pursuing a Doctorate in Education. Proficient in supervising, teaching, enrichment and academic programming. High-performing, strategic-thinking professional proficient in technology, program leadership, and student engagement. A dedicated lifelong learner with a passion for all things education.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
GED Program Director
Central Piedmont Community College
04.2023 - Current
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Created adjunct professor contracts.
- Collaborated with various departments to uncover program issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Developed program curriculum from ground up, laying out framework, and defining roles in accordance to the North Carolina Community College standards.
- Maintained and updated project related documents in alignment with Federal, State, and grant standards.
- Hired and trained course instructors.
- Curated semester course offerings.
- Advised students, and assist with post-secondary options.
- Established program policies and procedures to comply with regulatory requirements.
- Monitored program performance to identify areas for improvement.
Adjunct Professor
Central Piedmont Community College
08.2023 - Current
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
- Managed student performance using automated reporting system, leveraging data to identify student learning needs and create action plans to overcome learning deficiencies.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
Academic Coordinator
Livingstone College
06.2022 - 04.2023
- Advised and counseled students.
- Developed individual academic plans and maintained case notes and records of meetings.
- Coordinated tutoring for students.
- Instructed student success classes.
- Prepared comprehensive State and Federal reports pertaining to TRIO SSS program goals, achievements, and evaluations.
- Coordinated outreach and retention strategies.
- Developed and conducted student workshops.
- Maintained a supportive environment for low income, first-generation, and disabled students.
- Encouraged academic excellence and integrity, student success, and individual responsibility through leadership and service.
- Assisted students with Graduate school selection, application, and enrollment.
English Teacher
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
12.2017 - 06.2022
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
- Led weekly English team meetings.
Summer Academic & Enrichment Program Coordinator
Operation Xcel
08.2012 - 05.2018
- Supervised camper and team safety by issuing clear directives for ideal behaviors and required monitoring strategies.
- Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
- Managed camp operations for Jackson Middle School serving over 40 campers each day.
- Organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
- Promoted camp by skillfully coordinating social media, print ads and website content.
- Monitored camper behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
Office Manager
Absolutely Divine Home Care Agency
01.2009 - 08.2015
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
E.E Smith High School
Fayetteville, NCBachelor of Arts - Professional English
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC05-2017
Master of Arts - Teaching Secondary English Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC12-2020
Ph.D. - Doctorate in Education
Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD05-2028
Skills
- Individualized support
- Department organization
- Faculty communication
- Employee motivation
- In-class lectures
- Contract management
- Performance management
- Academic advisement
- Task delegation
- Technology instructional tools
- Staff development
- Research and analysis
- Staff education
- Documentation and reporting
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Central Piedmont Community College
08.2023 - Current
GED Program Director
Central Piedmont Community College
04.2023 - Current
Academic Coordinator
Livingstone College
06.2022 - 04.2023
English Teacher
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
12.2017 - 06.2022
Summer Academic & Enrichment Program Coordinator
Operation Xcel
08.2012 - 05.2018
Office Manager
Absolutely Divine Home Care Agency
01.2009 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
E.E Smith High School
Bachelor of Arts - Professional English
North Carolina A&T State University
Master of Arts - Teaching Secondary English Education
North Carolina A&T State University
Ph.D. - Doctorate in Education
Morgan State University
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