SIMEON NORTON, Ed.D.

771 Thomas Boyland Street (347) 461-2520

Brooklyn, NY 11212 Email: sn10f1226@westpost.net

PROFILE
Extensive experience in academia rising to the level of Executive Director of a
Community College specializing in Bible Studies, combined with additional leader
ship roles serving as a Rotary Club President and Secretary and Coordinator for
a major Christian Youth Convention.

COMPETENCIES
* Strategic Planning * Public Relations
* Student/Faculty Recruitment * Change Management
* Innovative Curriculum Development * Goal Setting & Performance Metrics
* Public Speaking * Staff Development, Coaching & Mentoring

WORK EXPERIENCE
WINDWARD ISLANDS SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM (W.I.S.E.) 2006 - 2010
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
* Developed and implemented innovative programs and curricula linked to the nee
ds of regional church/religious communities and on-going needs assessment.
* Spearheaded recruitment strategies for faculty and students, including resolu
tion of immigration issues.
* Oversaw faculty including design and revision of curricula and lesson plans t
o ensure compliance with standards of academic excellence.
* Established a continuous education program for the faculty to encourage their
earning of graduate degree credentials.
* Directed fundraising initiatives and donor relations.
* Developed and implemented marketing and public relations strategies to enhanc
e the college's reputation as a leading Bible Studies institution.
* Member of accreditation organization and key catalyst in the development of a
n accreditation plan.
* Directed faculty, administration and key operational functional areas includi
ng student registration, finance and budgets, purchasing, and facilities managem
ent.
W.I.S.E. 1986 - 2010
PROFESSOR
* Developed curricula and lesson plans covering a variety of topics including T
heology, New Testament, Homiletics, Hermeneutics, Apologetics, Christian Educati
on, and leadership.
* Linked Bible Studies to current Evangelic challenges to increase the relevanc
y of course content.
* Taught leadership to prepare students for future pastoral roles.
INSTITUTE OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION, St. Vincent 2008
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 2001 - 2002
GRADUATE ADMINISTRATIVE FELLOW
OZARK CHRISTINA COLLEGE, Joplin, MO 1996 & 2000
ADJUNCT PROFESSOR
GLEN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Glen St. Vincent 1987 - 2010
PASTOR

LEADERSHIP
CARIBBEAN CHRISTIAN LEADERS' CLINIC 2009
COORDINATOR/PUBLIC SPEAKING/PRESENTATIONS
 * Assessed the institutional effectiveness of Theological Educational Instituti
ons at the consultation of the Caribbean Evangelical Theological Association.
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LEADERSHIP: (Continued)
COORDINATOR/PUBLIC SPEAKING/PRESENTATIONS (Continued)
* Motivational Speaker - St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College and I
t's Your Life.
ROTARY CLUB OF ST. VINCENT 2007 - 2008
PRESIDENT
* Developed strategic plan to expand membership.
* Worked with business leaders and community organizations to build strategic a
lliances between the Rotary Club and local communities.
* Used community-based partnerships to focus on economic development and qualit
y-of-life issues.
* Served as Club Secretary from 2005 - 2007 and 2008 - 2009.
CARIBBEAN CHRISTIAN YOUTH CONVENTION 1996 & 2006
COORDINATOR
* Planned and organized member participation for each event.
* Identified locations, coordinated registrations and facility layout, schedule
d guest speakers, and planned break-out sessions.
* Worked with leadership to establish the Youth Convention theme and mission, a
s well as developing educational materials.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Drafting and Implementing Curriculum for Literacy and Skills Training at Her Ma
jesty's Prison, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Instruction - Ethics in the Prison System and Moral Education in the Prison Sys
tem

EDUCATION
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Doctorate in Education, 2002
KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Grayson, KY
Master of Ministry, 1993
OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Joplin, MO
Bachelor of Theology, 1986
WINDWARD ISLANDS SCHOOL OF EVANGELISM, Kingstown, St. Vincent
Associate in Theology, 1982
THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION CENTRE, Trinidad and Tobago
Special Training - 40 Hour Workshop in Mediation Skills, 2009

CERTIFICATIONS
Educators Certificate - All Levels Principal, Association of Christian Schools
International
Adult Education Certificate, Assessment and Advisement Instructor, State of New
York Education, (In Process)

AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Adult & Continuing Educators; Near East Archaeological
Society; Evangelical Theological Society; Caribbean Evangelical Theological Asso
ciation - Member of Accreditation Commission; Rotary Club of St. Vincent
References available upon request