Ms. Holly Sawyer, MPA

Location
washington, DC (US)
Work Category
Education
Interests
Job opportunities
Currently working on...
my dissertation prospectus.

About Me

I am a mother of two children with a background in Education and Non-profit Management. I have over 5 years of teaching and Non-profit Management experience. I prefer instructing on a collegiate level although I have taught K-12. I teach on-line and on-site for 2 colleges/universities. I prefer online instruction because it allows me to remain very family oriented and dedicated.

I have a diverse set of interests. I enjoy writing fiction and non-fiction, sewing, creating & designing my own courses. I love to teach and learn from my students just as they learn from each other and myself. I enjoy new experiences and am looking into studying Non-profit Law. I find the world of books for teens' fascinating and am interested in creating and publishing a fiction series for teens, ages 13-19.

Work Experience

  • Feb 2009 - present
    Online Instructor
    Axia College of University of Phoenix
    > Facilitate an on-line Liberal Arts course, (Critical Thinking) to 40 students in a 9-week session by serving as the primary instructor that guides students in a collaborative learning environment, utilizes course text and professional activities, while respecting the unique personal life contributions of each student.
  • Oct 2008 - present
    woodbridge, VA (US)
    Adjunct Professor
    Northern Virginia Community College
    > Facilitate on-campus instruction in the following courses (Introduction to Non-Profit Management, Human Resources for Non-Profit Managers and Legal Requirements for Non-Profit Status) to adults in Workforce and Continuing Education by serving as the primary instructor.
    > Design curriculum and prepare syllabus for classroom setting while guiding students in collaborative learning environments that utilize professional activities and respects the unique personal life contributions of each student.
  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2006
    washington, DC (US)
    Executive Director
    START Inc.
    >Sensibly completed daily administrative duties of filing, copying, bookkeeping, organizing, marketing and public relations.

    >Successfully recruited literacy volunteers to read with youth; engage in discourse with other children literacy organizations; community groups; and elementary schools.

    >Maturely represented START in the community & media outlets through marketing and public relations efforts at reading workshops; board meetings; website maintenance; and newsletter, flier & brochure design and editing.

    >Enthusiastically researched & identified prospective funding sources while maintaining budget income & expenses.

    >Duly applied for and completed grant applications and other funding resources where organized databases of potential and current grants were maintained.

    >Appropriately coordinated non-profit fundraising projects & procurement of in-kind donations such as individual letter campaigns.

    >Collaboratively defined and directed the support of staff personnel.

    >Sensibly coordinated and prioritized START reading workshops, book clubs and leaders, volunteers and reading specialist.
  • Oct 2003 - Mar 2006
    Literacy Specialist
    Wellness Inc.
    > Duly gave individualized educational support to “at-risk” students based on individualized needs at various DC Public & Private Schools, grades K-12 through Supplemental Educational Services (SES) program tutoring services.
    > Persistently gave feedback on student performance and progress to parent/guardian through conducive, periodic observations and evaluations.
    > Sensibly sustained student files by identifying developmental outcomes based on individualized needs of the student.
    > Enthusiastically served as a mentor to the students to enhance their academic and social skills.

Education

  • 2007 - present
    Doctorate - Higher Educational Leadership
    TUI University
  • 2006 - 2007
    Master's - Public Administration
    Southeastern University
    Concentration: Non-profit Management

    Worked part-time for the Department Chair as an assistant grant writer while volunteering at a non-profit I shorlty became an Executive Director during my educational tenure.

  • 1997 - 2002
    Bachelor's - Mass Communications
    Grambling State University
    Minor: Business Management

    >Television Producer & Writer for GSU-TV (college TV center)

    >Entertainment Editor for Gramblinite (college newspaper)

    >Freelancer for News-Star (professional newspaper Monroe, LA)


Courses & Certifications

08/2009 Axia CAM: Upcoming Course Design Changes: What You Need to Know!
Award Type: Professional Training
University of Phoenix

08/2009 Evaluating Student Writing
Award Type: Professional Training
University of Phoenix

05/2009 Axia CAM: CRT/ETH
Award Type: Professional Training
University of Phoenix

12/2008 Faculty Certification - Axia College
Award Type: Professional Training
University of Phoenix

11/2008 Faculty Certification - Core
Award Type: Professional Training
University of Phoenix

06/2007 Certificate of Academic Excellence in Nonprofit Management
Award Type: Certification
Washington, DC




Hobbies & Interests

1) Research & Read
2) Stay up-to-date on current news & events
3) Participate in local PhD group that focuses on assistance & guidance in completing one's dissertation
4) Work-out