Asia Lunn
New Market
Summary
Student-centered Professor with expertise in Counseling and teaching. Offers 20-year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Faculty Associate Professor
Montgomery College
08.2015 - Current
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Taught a diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject-matter discussions with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions, and using techniques to track student participation.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Developed a diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Instructed and evaluated students in the classroom in alignment with the college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded them to the school database.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial, and collaborative culture within the classroom.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to determine whether students receive appropriate services and resources.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to de-escalate situations.
- Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accordance with stated course objectives
ACES Academic Coach
Montgomery College
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Coordinated soft skills workshops for students transitioning to college
- Coordinated activities centered around the college application and financial aid process
- Collected data associated with different program initiatives and reported results to main stakeholders
Guidance Department Chairman
Baltimore County Public School System, Golden Ring Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Coordinate Magnet High School fairs and information sessions for eighth grade students
- Conduct suicide evaluations, threat assessments, classroom observations and performance reviews
- Provide counseling and referral services to students and parents
- Manage enrollment, course registration, articulation and student withdrawal initiatives
- Research department related professional development opportunities
- Serve as Child Protective Services Liaison
- Planned and executed professional development sessions for department faculty and staff.
- Observed, coached and mentored department staff.
Professional School Counselor
Baltimore County Public School System, Woodlawn High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Coordinated high school course registration initiatives
- Organized and facilitated therapeutic groups and developmental activities for students
- Advised students regarding college and career plans for life after high school
- Consulted and collaborated with educational professionals to ensure the well-being of emotionally and academically at-risk students
Substitute School Counselor
Long Term, Howard County Public School System
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Presented to faculty, students and parents regarding school and guidance based initiatives
- Facilitated developmental guidance curriculums, student based workshops and trainings
- Coordinated occupational and career opportunities for high school students
- Created the Navigating the Maze initiative; a school-wide survey initiative which assisted over 125 high school students in developing a plan of action to achieve personal, academic and life success.
Young Adult Programming Specialist
Enoch Pratt Free Library
01.2003 - 09.2006
- Managed and coordinated the Community Youth Corps Program; a library based program for Baltimore City youth, which from 2003 to 2006 helped over 300 students meet Baltimore City Department of Education service learning standards
- Supervised and trained college work-study students who served as mentors to service learning interns
- Developed promotional content and service standards for over 200 educational and youth based programs
- Created and facilitated developmental trainings and program orientation modules for staff members, service learning interns and parents
- Advised students and parents regarding academics, social and programmatic concerns and professional opportunities
Job Coach
UMBC Shriver Center
05.2002 - 10.2003
- Developed and facilitated youth employment readiness workshops
- Researched community agencies and professional opportunities for youth
- Counseled and supervised youth program participants during employment related activities
Education
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Loyola College
Baltimore, MD07.2007
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Services
Coppin State University
Baltimore, MD06.2001
Skills
- Academic and Career Advisement
- Creating and facilitating trainings, workshops, orientations and information sessions
- Providing support services to students, parents and at-risk populations
- Computer proficient (Microsoft Office-MS Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Publisher)
- Coordinating educational programs, events and student learning opportunities
- Individual Counseling, Group Counseling and Classroom Guidance
- Critical Thinking
- Faculty Communication
- Class Organization
- Curriculum Development
- Instructional Design
Affiliations
American School Counselor Association, 2006-2007National Board for Certified Counselors, 2007-2012 Maryland School Counseling Association, 2009-2010 Baltimore County Association for Counseling and Development 2009-2010
Certification
- NCC -National Certified Counselor
- LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Timeline
Faculty Associate Professor
Montgomery College
08.2015 - Current
ACES Academic Coach
Montgomery College
08.2013 - 08.2015
Guidance Department Chairman
Baltimore County Public School System, Golden Ring Middle School
08.2008 - 08.2013
Professional School Counselor
Baltimore County Public School System, Woodlawn High School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Substitute School Counselor
Long Term, Howard County Public School System
10.2006 - 07.2007
Young Adult Programming Specialist
Enoch Pratt Free Library
01.2003 - 09.2006
Job Coach
UMBC Shriver Center
05.2002 - 10.2003
M.Ed. - School Counseling
Loyola College
Bachelor of Science - Psychological Services
Coppin State University
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