Faculty

• Jul 2014 - Present

Adjunct Instructor

• 2007 - Present

Provide on site and distance education course instruction for the Social Sciences Division, Human Services Department. Courses include Substance Abuse and Introduction to Addiction Studies. Teaching methods employed consist of lecture/discussion, values clarification, experiential learning, case studies, and group activities. My teaching philosophy is student-centered and incorporates a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective. Provide academic advising and office hours for students. Provide on site and distance education course instruction for the Social Sciences Division, Human Services Department. Courses include Substance Abuse and Introduction to Addiction Studies. Teaching methods employed consist of lecture/discussion, values clarification, experiential learning, case studies, and group activities. My teaching philosophy is student-centered and incorporates a multicultural and interdisciplinary perspective. Provide academic advising and office hours for students.

Academic Coordinator

• Sep 2006 - Jul 2014

Provide support structures for the women’s and gender studies department (WAGS) to ensure coherence among seven faculty members as well as cross-listed and visiting faculty. Provide support structures for the film and media studies program (FAMS) to ensure coherence among faculty in 10 academic departments as well as visiting faculty. Manage the WAGS departmental office. Oversee budgets, purchasing and accounts payable for WAGS and FAMS. Publish biannual WAGS newsletter. Create graphic designs for course flyers, event posters, and department/program web sites. Coordinate faculty searches. Prepare course syllabi and catalog materials, and copy-edit manuscripts for publication. Obtain copyright permissions and prepare course packets and E-reserve pages. Provide E-reserve, CMS and Moodle technical support. Facilitate event, project, and conference planning. Participate in initiative to strengthen community college partnerships. Maintain contact with alumni through social media. Supervise one direct report and student workers. Direct annual WAGS interterm staged reading.

Research Consultant

• Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

Conducted research for the learning and development division with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. Provided written reports for trainers and training participants, created annotated bibliographies, performed online research and conducted literature reviews, wrote policy briefs, and created subject-specific resource books for the library. Performed program evaluation for study-group initiative using personal interviews and descriptive statistics. Conducted research for the learning and development division with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. Provided written reports for trainers and training participants, created annotated bibliographies, performed online research and conducted literature reviews, wrote policy briefs, and created subject-specific resource books for the library. Performed program evaluation for study-group initiative using personal interviews and descriptive statistics.

Substance Abuse Specialist

• 1992 - 2000

Consulted with social workers and supervisors on their clients' substance abuse issues and maintained an active caseload. Conducted extensive client interviews for assessment, treatment planning, referral, and brief counseling. Provided case management. Developed and led in-service trainings for DCF staff and contracted agencies. Advocated; mediated and assisted in resolving conflicts. Utilized interpreter services. Wrote weekly reports. Consulted with social workers and supervisors on their clients' substance abuse issues and maintained an active caseload. Conducted extensive client interviews for assessment, treatment planning, referral, and brief counseling. Provided case management. Developed and led in-service trainings for DCF staff and contracted agencies. Advocated; mediated and assisted in resolving conflicts. Utilized interpreter services. Wrote weekly reports.