Michael Adams
Garner
Summary
I am a Human Services Professional with 20+ years experience. I have Teaching and Training skills in a myriad of human services areas. Through teaching, trainings, education and facilitations, I instruct individuals and communities on ways to reconstruct current societal norms. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Experienced with academic leadership, curriculum development, and faculty management. Utilizes strategic planning to enhance educational programs and departmental efficiency. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and driving continuous improvement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Department Chair Teaching Assistant
Saybrook University
08.2024 - Current
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Provided timely and constructive feedback on assignments, enabling students to refine their work and achieve higher grades.
- Supported instructors in grading exams and papers, maintaining accurate records of student performance throughout the semester.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students, addressing concerns and facilitating resolution of issues promptly.
- Mentored students through office hours and one-on-one communication.
- Managed a classroom of diverse learners, implementing differentiated instruction strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Worked with teachers in evaluating student progress, needs and gains.
- Participated in curriculum development meetings with faculty members, offering insights from a teaching assistant perspective to improve course design.
- Taught Graduate-level courses for over 50 students.
- Cultivated critical thinking and analytical skills in students through engaging discussion sessions.
- Enhanced student engagement by developing interactive teaching methods.
- Offered office hours and one-on-one meetings with students to provide additional support and guidance to students.
- Taught small groups of students focused on specific parts of coursework.
Program Manager
Triangle Family Services
06.2017 - 11.2024
- Facilitates weekly psycho-educational batterer's intervention groups for clients that identify as masculine, feminine, neuter and common genders
- Conduct individual clinical assessments daily
- Supports case management activities for 90+ clients
- Maintain working relationships with collateral community agencies such as Probation and Parole officers, parenting organizations, Women’s Council, and others with the purpose of supporting clients through program completion within a batterer’s intervention program.
- Teach in virtual learning environments
- Develop and implementation of education program
- Supervises Team of 7+ people
- Member of the Domestic Violence Oversight Management (VOCA and VAWA)
- Project Management
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making approaches to inform strategy development and optimize outcomes.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring adherence to industry standards and guidelines throughout the program lifecycle.
- Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Spearheaded innovative problem-solving techniques that addressed challenges head-on, resulting in effective resolution measures.
- Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Led virtual training sessions using web-based platforms while maintaining high levels of participant interaction and engagement throughout the event duration.
- Strengthened community relations by organizing events that brought together diverse groups for dialogue and learning.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
- Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
- Participated in conferences and professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with latest trends in field.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
- Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
Education
Ph.D. - Transformative Social Change Candidate
Saybrook University
Oakland, CA12-2025
M.A. - HUMAN SERVICES (LMFT cognate)
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA01.2017
B.A. - Psychology
Saint Augustine's College
Raleigh, NC01.2001
Skills
- Telecommunication
- Data collection
- Management
- Crisis Management
- Online Learning (8 years)
- Research
- Program management
- Training & Development (5 years)
- Intake Experience
- Behavioral therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Word
- Behavioral health
- Document Management (10 years)
- Meeting facilitation
- Supervisor (4 years)
- Presentation Skills
- Conflict management
- Social Justice Advocate (7 years)
- Crisis Intervention (7 years)
- Teaching (10 years)
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
- Teaching Experience (10 years)
- Case Management (10 years)
- Patient assessment
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Human Services
- Training (5 years)
- Powerpoint (10 years)
- Intimate Partner Violence (7 years)
- Trauma Informed Training (8 years)
- Document management
- Analysis skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Group Therapy
- Program Development
- Patient assessment (10 years)
- Curriculum development (8 years)
- Continuous improvement
- SharePoint
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Canvas (5 years)
- Social media strategy (4 years)
- Higher education teaching
- Cultural diversity counseling (7 years)
- Individual / Group Counseling
- Teaching excellence
- Diversity advocacy
- Collaborative decision-making
- Faculty leadership
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Innovative and visionary
- Interpersonal skills
- Transformative leadership
- Process improvements
- Solution innovation
Accomplishments
- Managed 2 classes in Social Systems with 25 students.
- Interactive Learning - Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for virtual classroom environments
- Collaborated with department team to develop new course covering Globalism & Power.
Certification
- NCPAT CONFERENCE: Becoming a Better Facilitator, Deepening Work with Healing Focused Care Present
- Transformative Approaches to Decriminalizing Justice September 2021 to Present
- Overcoming Adversity using the Resilience Model June 2021 to Present
- Prepare/Enrich July 2015 to Present Equip marriage champions, couples, and families with evidence-based skills and insights to foster healthy relationships.
- Train the Trainer August 2010 to Present
- Certified Case Manager
- Trauma 101: Evidence Based Practices February 2019
- Responding to Family Violence: Evidence-Based Approaches for Practice. June 2018
Awards
Motivator of the Year February 2024 Presented by Crafted to Motivate, LLC
Affiliations
- AMI Kids Board Member October 2023 to Present
- Saybrook University Peer Mentor August 2023 to Present Peer Mentor for PhD students.
- NC Domestic Violence Offender Management Committee Member May 2022 to Present Provide oversight, education, and research data input to the NC Domestic Violence Commission.
- TSC PhD Cohort Group August 2020 to Present
Publications
Letters To Our Brothers 2019 Words of Healing, Wisdom, and Encouragement.
Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-adams-58a04442/
Additional Information
- SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
- North Carolina Fatherhood Conference Guest Speaker (2024)
- Panelist on Roundtable Fatherhood Discussion w/ NC US Representative Wiley Nikel (2024)
- Panelist on MANversation, LLC (2024)
Motivator Of the Year 2023
I was recognized by Crafted to Motivate, LLC for outstanding service in the community for positive change efforts by way of teaching, training, and serving community and academic entities to create a better society.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Department Chair Teaching Assistant
Saybrook University
08.2024 - Current
Program Manager
Triangle Family Services
06.2017 - 11.2024
M.A. - HUMAN SERVICES (LMFT cognate)
Liberty University
B.A. - Psychology
Saint Augustine's College
Ph.D. - Transformative Social Change Candidate
Saybrook University
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