Experience

Winona State University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Advising Specialist, College of Science and Engineering

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  I serve as a bridge between faculty and support services to ensure that the most effective systems support students through and beyond Winona State University's College of Science and Engineering (COSE). Responsibilities: Collaboration with faculty and student service areas on support systems for COSE students, advising support for COSE students at risk of academic probation, advising support for undeclared students interested in a COSE majors, discourse with prospective students, collaboration with institutions on issues related to articulation, and outreach. Show less



Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Program Director, Assistant Professor, K-12 Reading Teacher Program and MA in Literacy Education

  • Oct 2013 - Dec 2014

  This K-12 Reading Teacher program is an outstanding path for licensed teachers looking to add a license, expand their employment options, or pursue a Master of Arts in Literacy Education (MLE). Teachers are prepared to meet the language and literacy needs of both native speakers and English learners. Courses Taught: • Foundations of Language and Literacy • Secondary Reading Instruction• Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties • Theoretical Models and Process of Learning Disabilities• Supervised Reading Practicum K-12 (blended delivery)Additional Responsibilities: School visits to capture effective practices in literacy development, collaboration with reading specialists to ensure that course content aligns with effective practices in the field, curriculum development for online, blended, and face-to-face classes, program review and assessment, faculty development, instructor evaluation, scheduling, budgeting, committee participation, and supervision of the administrative team. Show less

• Assistant Professor, Reading Specialist

  • 2003 - 2014

  Instructor for courses in the School of Education. Courses include:•Educational Psychology •Science Methods•Human Relations, Cultural Diversity & Indian Culture•Secondary Reading Instruction•Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties•Supervised Reading Practicum K-12•Introduction to Educational Research•Supervised Reading Practicum K-12 (blended delivery)•Theoretical Models and Processes of Learning Disabilities Additional responsibilities include research to support best practices in literacy, curriculum revision to comply with Minnesota standards, workshop/conference presentations, student-teacher supervision, and graduate research advising Show less



White Bear Lake Area Schools

• 4855 Bloom Avenue, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

• Science Teacher

  • 1990 - 2003

  Designed and implemented an integrated science curriculum at Sunrise Park Middle School. Courses include multimedia and other technical integration. Also instructed courses in earth science at Central Junior High and physical science at White Bear Senior High. Organized interdisciplinary and differentiated curriculum for middle school students. Mentored new teachers and student teachers. Assisted with theater productions, presented at workshops for middle school teachers and science conventions. Served as District Curriculum Coordinator for middle school science. Participated in staff development, technology, and middle school design committees. Show less