Curriculum Vitae
Contracted Grant Writer / SELF-EMPLOYED / Hartford, CT (2022-PRESENT)
• Manage complete grants processes (foundation and corporate) including research, collection, and synthesis of data.
• Development and completion of written proposals, as well as tracking and reporting on all grants throughout the year.
• Maintain a calendar of grants and provide weekly updates to the Development Team.
• Research possible avenues for future grants and target proposals to the funding preferences of grant makers.
• Maintain contact with foundations and grant-making organizations during the review process to ensure all materials have been provided and those relationships are strong.
• Create and update annual solicitation schedules for current and prospective foundations.
• Tracking proposal, reporting, and acknowledgment schedules.
• Managing data needs for grants, reporting, and communications.
• Research and identify prospective foundations and grant-making organizations.
• Edit all materials prior to publication.
• Collaborate with external experts to create branding for the organization and to revamp all marketing components, including the website, social media, marketing materials, annual reports, and other publications as needed.
• Development and completion of written proposals, as well as tracking and reporting on all grants throughout the year.
• Maintain a calendar of grants and provide weekly updates to the Development Team.
• Research possible avenues for future grants and target proposals to the funding preferences of grant makers.
• Maintain contact with foundations and grant-making organizations during the review process to ensure all materials have been provided and those relationships are strong.
• Create and update annual solicitation schedules for current and prospective foundations.
• Tracking proposal, reporting, and acknowledgment schedules.
• Managing data needs for grants, reporting, and communications.
• Research and identify prospective foundations and grant-making organizations.
• Edit all materials prior to publication.
• Collaborate with external experts to create branding for the organization and to revamp all marketing components, including the website, social media, marketing materials, annual reports, and other publications as needed.
Executive Director / STUDENT/TEEN ARTIST RESOURCE TEAM / Selinsgrove, PA (2020 - 2023)
• Oversaw community-led internship program for diverse high-school artists (grades 9-12) who want to make an impact in their community.
• Grant writer for the organization. Brought in donations from local businesses and the community.
• Provided the tools, supplies, and support for creative and talented high schoolers to plan and implement original and imaginative community projects that matter to them.
• Acted as the learning coach to the team leaders and mentors.
• Vetted and organized potential projects for the group and managed all projects.
• Represented the non-profit when speaking with the media and the community at large.
• Worked closely with our community partners, including our local schools.
• Presented at various community groups and spoke with civic leaders. Ensured great communication between our non-profit and the community at large.
• Prepared the agendas and ran the quarterly board meetings.
• Grant writer for the organization. Brought in donations from local businesses and the community.
• Provided the tools, supplies, and support for creative and talented high schoolers to plan and implement original and imaginative community projects that matter to them.
• Acted as the learning coach to the team leaders and mentors.
• Vetted and organized potential projects for the group and managed all projects.
• Represented the non-profit when speaking with the media and the community at large.
• Worked closely with our community partners, including our local schools.
• Presented at various community groups and spoke with civic leaders. Ensured great communication between our non-profit and the community at large.
• Prepared the agendas and ran the quarterly board meetings.
Adjunct Instructor & Club Advisor / SUSQUEHANNA UNIVERSITY / Selinsgrove, PA (2019-22)
• Instructor in both the Communications and English & Creative Writing departments.
• Facilitated, led, and delivered courses that developed, implemented, and measured strategic initiatives.
• Offered a course release to assist professors and departments in writing grant applications for programming that promoted diversity, inclusion, equity, and social and environmental justice.
• Designed course materials for LMS to be delivered in-person, as a hybrid, or remotely.
• Constructed, planned, and prepared courses and lessons for the Communications department which included elements of editing, copywriting, branding, digital marketing, content management, public speaking, and design.
• Created projects where students developed metrics to assess their goals and analyze the results to determine the effectiveness of their projects.
• Club advisor for the Commuter Student Organization, which represented about half of the BIPOC, low-income, and first-generation students.
• Facilitated, led, and delivered courses that developed, implemented, and measured strategic initiatives.
• Offered a course release to assist professors and departments in writing grant applications for programming that promoted diversity, inclusion, equity, and social and environmental justice.
• Designed course materials for LMS to be delivered in-person, as a hybrid, or remotely.
• Constructed, planned, and prepared courses and lessons for the Communications department which included elements of editing, copywriting, branding, digital marketing, content management, public speaking, and design.
• Created projects where students developed metrics to assess their goals and analyze the results to determine the effectiveness of their projects.
• Club advisor for the Commuter Student Organization, which represented about half of the BIPOC, low-income, and first-generation students.
Accreditation Chair & Professor of English and Communication / WAVE COLLEGE / Virginia Beach, VA (2017-18)
•Worked collaboratively on the accreditation process with the Executive Director and President of the school to implement a strategic plan to keep the faculty, staff, administration, and board of directors aware of areas of concentration and issues.
• Created lists of possible grant sources for various departments.
• Designed and implemented performance management metrics and developed competencies, assessments, and determinations to ensure success.
• Created an institutional calendar to keep all administrative offices and academic departments on track for their targeted accreditation deadlines, including a project plan, project schedule, and milestone dates. Oversaw and managed the entire project lifecycle.
• Worked directly with the senior management team and the Board of Directors to ensure that everyone was meeting their goals and objectives for accreditation and that the quality assurance standards were met or exceeded.
• Professor in both English and Communications.
• Created lists of possible grant sources for various departments.
• Designed and implemented performance management metrics and developed competencies, assessments, and determinations to ensure success.
• Created an institutional calendar to keep all administrative offices and academic departments on track for their targeted accreditation deadlines, including a project plan, project schedule, and milestone dates. Oversaw and managed the entire project lifecycle.
• Worked directly with the senior management team and the Board of Directors to ensure that everyone was meeting their goals and objectives for accreditation and that the quality assurance standards were met or exceeded.
• Professor in both English and Communications.
Curruculum Developer & Adjunct Instructor / OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY / Norfolk, VA (2013-18)
• Digitized existing courses and materials for various departments. Diversified course materials to ensure multiple identities and communities were represented.
• Created online resources. Designed and developed more complex learning solutions aligned with learner needs and departmental goals. Updated course objectives following university standards.
• Designed and oversaw programs and courses focusing on the community and lifelong learning.
• Assessed the current and future training needs of the developers.
• Participated in the editing of all courses, training sessions, and programs. Trained the professors on how to use the LMS, including how to access their assignments and course slides, how to alert the students of assignments, and how to grade student submissions.
• Developed e-learning courses, lessons, and reference materials using LMS platforms. Provided LMS technical training and support for developers and fellow managers. Researched and resolved LMS functionality issues. Set standards related to technology goals.
• Taught classes in three departments: English, Continuing Education, and Intensive ESL.
• Created online resources. Designed and developed more complex learning solutions aligned with learner needs and departmental goals. Updated course objectives following university standards.
• Designed and oversaw programs and courses focusing on the community and lifelong learning.
• Assessed the current and future training needs of the developers.
• Participated in the editing of all courses, training sessions, and programs. Trained the professors on how to use the LMS, including how to access their assignments and course slides, how to alert the students of assignments, and how to grade student submissions.
• Developed e-learning courses, lessons, and reference materials using LMS platforms. Provided LMS technical training and support for developers and fellow managers. Researched and resolved LMS functionality issues. Set standards related to technology goals.
• Taught classes in three departments: English, Continuing Education, and Intensive ESL.
Executive Director / The Academia / Williamsport, PA (2007-13)
• Responsible for all administrative areas of the school and the after-school program. Worked with the teachers, interns, volunteers, TSSs, and aids to ensure that all students met their academic goals.
• Led the talent management and development team in strategic recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and professional development initiatives to cultivate and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
• Built relationships with students, families, and the community. Worked on a regular basis with our community partners and the media.
• Investigated complaints. Coordinated mediation and resolution processes.
• Developed a strong working relationship with the board of directors. Ensured the school was on track with the business plan created by the board.
• Created, developed, and communicated a vision and strategy for the program. Implemented and assessed the D&I initiatives.
• Led the talent management and development team in strategic recruitment, retention, employee engagement, and professional development initiatives to cultivate and retain a diverse and talented workforce.
• Built relationships with students, families, and the community. Worked on a regular basis with our community partners and the media.
• Investigated complaints. Coordinated mediation and resolution processes.
• Developed a strong working relationship with the board of directors. Ensured the school was on track with the business plan created by the board.
• Created, developed, and communicated a vision and strategy for the program. Implemented and assessed the D&I initiatives.
Director, Intensive English Program / BRESCIA UNIVERSITY / Owensboro, KY (2004-06)
• Worked directly with the Vice President of Students/Academic Dean to create a strategic, five-year plan for the university’s international education efforts.
• Oversaw the general day-to-day operations of the program.
• Compiled a 60-page report for the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Faculty Senate on advised immediate, necessary program changes.
• Oversaw and coordinated housing, student conduct issues, student services, and advising for all international students.
• Coordinated student services, advising, and activities for all international students.
• Overhauled outdated programs and created a new curriculum and model for future programs.
• Oversaw budget for department
• Taught a full class load, including English 100, ESL bridge courses, Intro to the College Experience, and TOEFL-prep.
• Oversaw the general day-to-day operations of the program.
• Compiled a 60-page report for the President, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Faculty Senate on advised immediate, necessary program changes.
• Oversaw and coordinated housing, student conduct issues, student services, and advising for all international students.
• Coordinated student services, advising, and activities for all international students.
• Overhauled outdated programs and created a new curriculum and model for future programs.
• Oversaw budget for department
• Taught a full class load, including English 100, ESL bridge courses, Intro to the College Experience, and TOEFL-prep.
Site Supervisor / ARS ET FIDES/NEW YORK UNIVERSITY / Florence, Italy (2001-03)
• Created and oversaw a docent program for university students at NYU as a way to bring in donations for the Catholic Church's restoration projects.
• Brought in almost $100,000 in donations in the first year of the program.
• Taught courses on two international landmarks at New York University.
• Created the course schedule, reading lists, project lists, tour outlines, and student-teacher agreements.
• Oversaw and trained student interns, including performing their weekly reviews.
• Created a training program to be used by any English-speaking volunteers wishing to be docents at the church.
• Worked closely with the Assistant Director of Community Relations at the New York University Florence campus and the local Archdiocese to ensure free-flowing communication between the two.
• Brought in almost $100,000 in donations in the first year of the program.
• Taught courses on two international landmarks at New York University.
• Created the course schedule, reading lists, project lists, tour outlines, and student-teacher agreements.
• Oversaw and trained student interns, including performing their weekly reviews.
• Created a training program to be used by any English-speaking volunteers wishing to be docents at the church.
• Worked closely with the Assistant Director of Community Relations at the New York University Florence campus and the local Archdiocese to ensure free-flowing communication between the two.
Lecturer and Teacher Trainer / GREEN RIVER COLLEGE/UNIVERSIDAD FEDERAL DA BAHIA / Auburn, WA & Salvador, Bahia, Brazil (1995-2001)
Green River
• Taught courses in the English, IEP, and Behavioral Sciences departments.
• Created and taught Behavioral Science 101: Intro to College Experience course used to help at-risk and non-traditional students navigate through the demands and pressures of college.
• Advisor for the non-traditional student population.
• Union Representative for the American Federation of Teachers.
• Responsible for co-curricular/student life aspects for the English language institutes, including all summer language programs.
• Revamped an entire program curriculum (from a basic four-level structure to a much-needed five-level program) for the Intensive English as a Second Language program.
UFBa Sabbatical
• Participated in a year-long teacher exchange with the Federal University of Bahia.
• Designed a new curriculum as well as several new courses. Implemented the co-curricular program of student activities.
• Led training sessions for a group of 40 instructors and staff members in the areas of teamwork, teaching methods, and language skills.
• Taught graduate-level courses, including EFL Methodologies and Writing for the EFL Classroom.
• Created new standard course syllabi and curriculum coordination outlines with instructors and administrators.
• Assisted in the designing of a new teacher-resource area.
• Mentored instructors, both professionally and personally. Brought about significant and visible changes to faculty at UFBa, which included improvements in communication skills, professional attitudes, and morale.
• Taught courses in the English, IEP, and Behavioral Sciences departments.
• Created and taught Behavioral Science 101: Intro to College Experience course used to help at-risk and non-traditional students navigate through the demands and pressures of college.
• Advisor for the non-traditional student population.
• Union Representative for the American Federation of Teachers.
• Responsible for co-curricular/student life aspects for the English language institutes, including all summer language programs.
• Revamped an entire program curriculum (from a basic four-level structure to a much-needed five-level program) for the Intensive English as a Second Language program.
UFBa Sabbatical
• Participated in a year-long teacher exchange with the Federal University of Bahia.
• Designed a new curriculum as well as several new courses. Implemented the co-curricular program of student activities.
• Led training sessions for a group of 40 instructors and staff members in the areas of teamwork, teaching methods, and language skills.
• Taught graduate-level courses, including EFL Methodologies and Writing for the EFL Classroom.
• Created new standard course syllabi and curriculum coordination outlines with instructors and administrators.
• Assisted in the designing of a new teacher-resource area.
• Mentored instructors, both professionally and personally. Brought about significant and visible changes to faculty at UFBa, which included improvements in communication skills, professional attitudes, and morale.
Adult Basic Education Instructor / SEATTLE CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE / Seattle, WA (1993-95)
• Taught ESL courses for immigrants and refugees new to the Seattle region. Courses included English Composition I and Professional Communication courses for the Technical Trades division.
• Advised students regarding class choices for the technical trades certificate programs and other areas.
• Assisted students with filling out government forms. Helped students locate housing or other services, including child care, health care, services for special-needs children, assistance for disabilities, etc.
• Created and conducted special courses on creating resumes and finding and keeping employment.
• Advised students regarding class choices for the technical trades certificate programs and other areas.
• Assisted students with filling out government forms. Helped students locate housing or other services, including child care, health care, services for special-needs children, assistance for disabilities, etc.
• Created and conducted special courses on creating resumes and finding and keeping employment.
Senior English Instructor / GEOS LANGUAGE SCHOOL / Osaka, Japan (1991-93)
Senior English Instructor
• Taught classes and instructed teachers and staff.
• Responsible for teacher observations, evaluations, and training.
• Received stellar feedback from both students and fellow instructors.
Branch Director
• Oversaw the school's marketing and budgets. Worked with branch accountant to ensure we met the budget each quarter.
• Promoted the institute and programs effectively to ensure all instructors had a full class load each semester, which resulted in our school being the only thriving institute in the Osaka area.
• Awarded the GEOS Gold Medal Award for Teaching Excellence (their highest honor) two consecutive years.
• Taught classes and instructed teachers and staff.
• Responsible for teacher observations, evaluations, and training.
• Received stellar feedback from both students and fellow instructors.
Branch Director
• Oversaw the school's marketing and budgets. Worked with branch accountant to ensure we met the budget each quarter.
• Promoted the institute and programs effectively to ensure all instructors had a full class load each semester, which resulted in our school being the only thriving institute in the Osaka area.
• Awarded the GEOS Gold Medal Award for Teaching Excellence (their highest honor) two consecutive years.
