Manager Project
Resume:
Chris Foster
Phone: 407-***-****
*****@********************.***
Objective
I am seeking a full-time Economics faculty position at a learning-centered institution.
Ability Summary
I can organize and present educational materials in ways that make them meaningful for learners of multiple levels of aptitude.
I am adept at creating multimedia instructional materials for a variety of learning styles.
I can create proficiency assessments (tests, assignments, etc.) with high degrees of both validity and reliability for a given set of expected learning outcomes.
I can provide focused and useful feedback to learners individually and in groups.
I can organize information and generate reports to required standards.
Employment History
Adjunct Faculty, Economics
10/2016-Current Valencia College
Manage all aspects of hybrid Macro and Micro-Economics courses. Present content both live and online in ways that are meaningful to students, assess student learning both formally and informally, maintain accurate records, and provide detailed reports to supervisors.
Box Office Manager, live theatrical productions
01/2008 - Current
Beth Marshall Presents
Orlando, FL
Manage and monitor ticket reservations, sales, and revenue for theatrical productions in both cash and online payments. Create financial reports for marketing and tax purposes. Assist with marketing and promotion of theatrical productions.
Independent Contract Tutor
01/2016 - Current
Varsity Tutors
Orlando, FL
Tutor individual college and High School Economics students live and online. Advise them on strategies to improve course outcomes (which basically means that I remind them when homework assignments are due.)
Course Director-Introduction to Economics
05/2008 - 12/2015
FullSail University
3300 University blvd, Winter Park, FL
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep current and relevant to industry standards.
Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.
Create learning activities, including assignments, tests, quizzes and labs, and assess student outcomes in a timely manner through effective assessment and feedback practices.
Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.
Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.
Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.
(Source: https://fullsail.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=377 )
Adjunct Economics Instructor
05/2015 - 12/2015
Los Angeles Film School
Orlando, FL
Created curriculum and assets for a 200-level Introduction to Economics course to be delivered online. Managed student contacts and grades, maintained materials, delivered instruction live online.
Associate Course Director-Entertainment Business a
09/2004 - 05/2008
FullSail University
3300 University blvd, Winter Park, FL
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Create an environment of learning through effective teaching skills, maintain student-centered focus, and update curriculum to keep current and relevant to industry standards.
Utilize a variety of teaching strategies and encourage active learning.
Create learning activities, including assignments, tests, quizzes and labs, and assess student outcomes in a timely manner through effective assessment and feedback practices.
Perform lectures for campus courses, and hold scheduled virtual course meetings for online courses. Teaching will be conducted through on-campus and online delivery.
Interact positively with diverse student populations; provide all students with equal opportunities for learning.
Demonstrate a commitment to the industry, maintain knowledge and skill relevancy through continuing education as defined in the faculty development plan.
(Source: https://fullsail.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=377 )
Adjunct Faculty
01/2001 - 12/2002
Florida Southern College
Orlando, FL
Created, managed, and taught an Introductory Economics course for traditional college students and a Labor Economics course for engineers at Lockheed-Martin (i.e. rocket scientists) who were pursuing business degrees in order to advance into management.
Social Studies Teacher
08/2001 - 04/2002
Cyber High Charter School
Orlando, FL
Created, managed, and taught geography, history, and web-design courses for high school students in a classroom setting. Also managed discipline and record-keeping for same.
Substitute Teacher
08/1999 - 04/2001
Orange County Public Schools
445 W Amelia St Lbby, Orlando, FL
Substitute taught in a variety of classes in junior high and high school. I was also trained and served for an extended period as 'fire-watch' patrolling campuses for safety concerns and violations.
Education and Training
Completion Date
Issuing Institution
Location
Qualification
Course of Study
04/1996
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Master's Degree
International Affairs--Economics
04/1992
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Bachelor's Degree
International Affairs--Economics
Honors & Activities
2015 PROPS (Peers Recognizing Other Peers) top 10% of faculty at FullSail University
2008-2015 GPS (Global Professionalism System) committee member
Currently eligible for Florida teaching certificate in Social Sciences grades 6-12
Additional Information
Detailed References
Tim Gregory, Department Chair
FullSail University
Supervisor reference known for 11 year(s).
Greg Straubinger, Department Chair
Los Angeles Film School
Supervisor reference known for 3 year(s).
Davey Jay, Course Director
FullSail University
407-***-**** Ext. 8369
Business reference known for 10 year(s).
John DiDonna, Theatre Department Chair
Valencia College
Personal reference known for 10 year(s).
Karen Williams, Project Manager
Convergys Co.
Personal reference known for 15 year(s).
George Wallace, Executive Director
Orlando Fringe International Theatre Festival
Personal reference known for 7 year(s).
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