Professional Summary
An experienced and engaged community college administrator and educator seeking to apply my extensive knowledge and skills to a broader sphere of influence – Skilled in critical decision making and collaboration, valuing both thoughtful analysis and inclusive participation – An exceptional communicator, adept at responding to the needs of multiple audiences through a variety of modalities – A lifelong learner, embracing challenges with a spirit of curiosity and resolve.
Experience
Associate Dean, Center for Academic Innovation
Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR | July 2020-Present
- Coordinate, develop, and provide management, including marketing and program assessment, for college-wide faculty professional development activities
- Conduct strategic planning and oversight for Chemeketa Online in collaboration with academic program deans, directors, coordinators, and program chairs
- Facilitate college-wide special project teams and advisory committees
- Supervise salaried, classified, full- and part-time staff, including recruitment, screening, mentoring, and evaluation
Program Chair, Reading & Study Skills
Chemeketa Community College | June 2013-March 2016 & June 2019-June 2020
- Coordinated the work of the Reading & Study Skills program
- Prepared the annual program plan
- Developed the schedule of classes
- Reviewed and update curricula and course materials
- Supported part-time faculty
- Facilitated and developed the program review document and presentation
Instructor, Reading & Study Skills
Chemeketa Community College | September 2006-July 2020
- Taught developmental coursework in academic reading, writing, and study skills
- Taught transfer-level coursework in academic reading and college readiness
- Developed and implemented instruction integrating evidence-based strategies in both face to face and online environments
- Developed, administered, and evaluated program assessments
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated student progress for cohorts of up to 120 students per term
- Coached and advised students to meet educational goals
- Coordinated student support with counselors, advisers, and accessibility specialists
Literacy Coach, Secondary Education
Houston Independent School District | June 2003-June 2006
- Facilitated a 9th grade academic literacy intervention involving approximately 400 students and 8 teachers
- Coordinated peer coaching
- Facilitated reflective dialogue
- Gathered, analyzed and reported data
Special Educator, High School
Houston Independent School District | August 2000-June 2003
- Taught English language arts and reading to students with mild learning disabilities
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction
- Developed individual educational plans
- Monitored, recorded, and communicated student progress
- Addressed both social and emotional learning needs
Skills
- Written, oral, and visual communication
- Client communication
- Editing
- Audience analysis
- Research
- User research
- Translating complex information
- Strategic planning
- Content development and management
Technologies
- Google Workspace
- MS Office Suite
- MS SharePoint
- Canvas Learning Management System
- Blackboard Learning Management System
- Inkscape
- Trello
- Miraheze
- Slack
- SoftChalk
- Zoom
Personal Characteristics
- Maintains an outward mindset
- Works collaboratively and independently
- Detail-oriented while maintaining awareness of broader goals
- Solves problems
- Analytical
- Organized
- Accountable
- Persistent
- Patient
- Ethical
Education
Master of Science, Professional & Technical Writing
In Progress | Portland State University, Portland, OR
Master of Education
2003 | University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies
1998 | DePaul University, Chicago, IL