Quality Matters Peer Reviewer

• Feb 2020 - Present

Work as part of a Peer Review team to certify online courses at various colleges and universities in Quality Matters Work as part of a Peer Review team to certify online courses at various colleges and universities in Quality Matters

Tenured Assistant Professor Of English

• Aug 2014 - Present

Promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor in 2016. Typically teach five courses a semester along with adjunct classes both on-campus and online. Selected to teach in the first cohort of nationally accredited online classes. Trained and certified in Quality Matters APPQMR Rubrics and scheduled to be certified in Quality Matters Peer Review. Assisted in the design of on-campus on-line faculty training in Quality Matters. Selected to teach at the Plymouth County of Corrections in an effort to reduce recidivism. Awarded New Faculty of the Year, 2015.Courses taught include: Basic English, Composition I, Composition II, Creative Writing, Speech, Poetry, Modern Novel.ONLINE Courses taught include: Composition I, Composition II, Poetry, Literature of the Supernatural

Associate Director of Student Activities

• Jul 2007 - Aug 2014

Student-centered manager responsible for the oversight of leadership and development, training and development of faculty, staff and students, major event oversight and execution, cost center management of a budget in excess of 200K, and supervisor. Experience in Orientation training, planning and implementation.• Initiated and assisted with multiple successful retention efforts which included first-year students, at-risk students and the general population • Recruit, design, train and oversee Emerging Leaders program which consecutively increases in participation by at least 20% each year • Developed and designed multiple trainings for club executive boards, faculty and staff advisors and student leaders• Increased overall efficiency of the department by increasing our student staff members from 6 to 26 employees• Collaborated with Academic Affairs on faculty professional development opportunities and presentations• Responsible for the continual development of departmental policies and procedures in turn creating an Advisor and Club Organizational Manual and Campus Center Manual• Negotiated contracts for the annual semi-formal at the New England Aquarium as well as Gillette Stadium increasing student ticket sales by 25% each year without increasing the budget• Advise class committees increasing yearly programmatic and student participation

Adjunct English Professor

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2014

Typically taught two courses per semester and one in the summer including online courses to approximately 20 students per class. Responsibilities include creating each syllabus including outcomes and assessment, daily lesson plans, all assignments, exams and incorporating technology in the classroom. Created a dynamic learning environment through class discussions, sparking questions and writing assignments. Regularly met with students one on one to build confidence in writing and critical thinking skills transferrable to other courses and workforce. Understand the diversity of each learner and develop ways to best assist their unique needs.Courses Taught: Basic English, Composition and Literature I, Composition and Literature II, Tales of a Dark Side, Drama, Business CommunicationsSelected to develop and teach online English courses that would serve as a model for future online classes. Classes included: Composition and Literature I, Composition and Literature II and Tales of a Dark Side

Associate Director of Residence Life

• Jul 2004 - Jul 2007

Responsible for the direct supervision, hiring and training of three Assistant Directors, 26 Resident Assistants, three work-study students and student interns. Directly oversaw the entire Residence Life Judicial Process as well as served as the Housing and Operations Manager for a resident population of 800 students. Served as the Colleges Administrator on Crisis bi-weekly in conjunction with the Dean of Students responding to emergencies in and out of the classroom. • Hired and trained all Residence Life professional staff members as well as student staff members• Responsible for the oversight of the entire Residence Life Judicial Process• Developed a recruitment and application process for Residence Life staff • Revamped the Residence Life Judicial Process increasing effectiveness through the use of consistent and educational communication and training of judicial officers• Created a tracking system for student violations which made tracking easier• Streamlined and facilitated the college’s Room Selection process for returning students• Assisted in the creation of policies and procedures for not only the department but resident students• Collected and recorded statistical data regarding resident population and created reports as necessary for the Vice President of Student Affairs and President on an as needed basis• Functioned as liaison between Academic Affairs and Residence Life• Created, and supervised the peer education program on campus• Researched and implemented Intentional Living and Learning activities and themed housing units

Assistant Director of Residence Life

• Jan 2002 - Jul 2004

Co-supervised three professional Resident Directors and directly supervised 22 Resident Assistants. Served as the Housing and Operations Manager for a resident population of 800. Served as the college’s Administrator on Crisis every other week, backing up the Resident Director on Crisis.• Responsible for the selection, professional development and training of 22 Resident Assistants• Organized and facilitated the college’s Room Selection process for returning students• Functioned as supervisor for work study students and interning students• Created an Assistant Director of Residence Life Manual as well as a Resident Assistant Manual• Collected and recorded statistical data regarding resident population creating reports as necessary• Administered student satisfaction surveys for the resident population• Designed and facilitated lectures for CO100 Courses focusing on issues pertaining to First Year Students

Building Director

• Aug 2000 - Dec 2001