Resume
Summary
Goal-oriented educational technology and instructional design professional with specializations in Web technology and instructional pedagogy.
Experience
Penn State University
Educational Technology Consultant and Training Coordinator
March 2008 ~ Present
Research into the pedagogically appropriate use of new technologies in World Campus courses, and the planning and implementation of new technology projects. Coordinator of training programs for new and existing World Campus staff.
Penn State University
Instructional Design Assistant
April 2001 ~ April 2008
I was hired into this role as a part-time assistant, and through my work helped to evolve the role into what it is today. The highlights of my duties have included the following:
- Assist instructional design staff with the design and creation of new and revised World Campus courses
- Coordinate monthly meetings with Instructional Design Assistant staff, creating agendas and providing or securing training
- Provide training and instruction to colleagues, faculty and students of the World Campus
- Assist with the ongoing implementation of several online courses and programs, including iMBA, Adult Education, Turfgrass Managent and Special Education.
- Serve as Angel 7.1 Transition Leader, guiding World Campus instructional design staff and faculty through a major change in Penn State's Learning Management system.
Organic Market Co-op
General Manager
1996 ~ 2002
- Managed all aspects of a retail operation including a staff of 10
- Developed and maintained store Web site, including a weekly inventory update and a client-side JavaScript based online ordering system
Capabilities
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical thinking, project management and leadership skills
- Instructional design experience: creation of objectives,
rubrics, lesson content and assessments using sound pedagogical
strategy.
- Group and individual presentation and training skills.
- Technology skills - proficient in XHTML, Web 2.0, CSS, JavaScript, FTP and file management, Windows and Macintosh operating systems
- Computer programs - Dreamweaver (advanced), Captivate,
Presenter, Flash, Fireworks, EditPlus, BBEdit, Microsoft Office suite,
Adobe Acrobat, Oracle calendar, ANGEL learning management system
(advanced).
- Knowledge of and attention to Section 508 and ADA issues in Web design.
Education
Penn State University
Adult Education
M.Ed. - Summer 2011 expected graduation date
Penn State University
Distance Education post-baccalaureate certificate
May 2009
Penn State University
BS Earth Sciences
December 1995
Geosciences concentration; advanced coursework in technical writing
Workshops and Conferences
- Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) Symposium, 2007-2008
- session blogger, both years
- Hendrick Adult Learner Conference. University Park, 2005, 2006, 2008
- Co-presenter on "When Staff Become Students: Trials, Tribulations and Triumphs" session, 2008
- Web Conference. University Park, 2004-2008 (annual attendance)
- Co-presenter on "What Not to Wear for the Web" session, 2008
- Angel User Conference. Indianapolis, IN, 2007.
- Penn State Leader. University Park, 2006
- Outreach Professional Development Conference. University Park, Spring 2003
- Managing Faculty Online Workload Invitational Conference. University Park, Fall 2002
- Advanced Dreamweaver workshop. ITS training services, PSU
- ADA Web Design workshop. ITS training services, PSU
- CSS extended workshop. ITS training services, PSU
- Angel workshops: Syllabus and Calendar; Quizzes, Surveys, Dropboxes and Grading; File Management and Import/Export; Advanced topics; Penn State Grade Book. ITS training services, PSU
- Time Management and Project Management. ITS Web Based Training, PSU
Awards and Accomplishments
- Mentorship Award, Penn State Continuing and Distance Education, 2007
- World Campus Stellar Program Award, 2002, for contribution to the online Adult Education program
- Nomination, World Campus Valued Support Award, 2002
Volunteer Work and Interests
- Webmaster - Centre County United Way Web site, 2002 -2006
- Coordinator of yearly community Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinners, 1999 - 2002
- Editorial and production assistant for Vegetarian News and Views of Central PA, 1992 - 1996
- Interests/hobbies: vegetarian gourmet cooking; dance; physical fitness; reading; needlecrafts; family and friends; travel
