Nutrition Faculty / Nutrition Educator
Resume:
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PHONE 412-***-**** • CELL 412-***-**** • E-MAIL ******@****.***
HELENKAY SMITH
E DUCATION & T RAINING
Undergraduate Bachelor of Science, Dietetics, 1976
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Master of Science, Professional Growth/Nutrition Sciences, 1982
Graduate Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA
Master’s Thesis: Weight Gain Analysis of Stage II Breast Cancer Patients
Six-month Clinical Internship at Allegheny General Hospital, 1982
Certification & Registered Dietitian, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 1982
Licensure Licensed Dietitian-Nutritionist, State of Pennsylvania, 2003
A WARDS &
C ERTIFICATIONS
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award for 2015, nominated by Pittsburgh Academy of Nutrition and
APRIL 2015
Dietetics, selection by Nutrition Dietetic Educators and Preceptors, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Area 6 Regional Award made up of six states (PA, MD, NC, VA, NJ, Wash DC).
MAY 2009 Certificate of Training in Adult Weight Management, 2008
E MPLOYMENT
December 2007-Present
Adjunct Faculty CCAC - Allegheny Campus, Allied Health, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Adjunct Faculty
DIT 102 - Orientation to Dietetics/Food Service (3 credits): an introductory course that provides the student with an
overview of both the foodservice and clinical aspects of the professional role of the Dietetic Technician and
the Dietary Manager in a variety of settings along with professional ethics and standards. Field visits and
guest speakers enhance content. (18-24 students per semester)
DIT 103 - Nutrition Assessment (2 credits): this course introduces the student to the application of the basic
principles of normal nutrition. Students will learn how to collect data and interpret data to be used by a DTR
or made available to an RD for interpretation. This course includes practice in completing a diet history,
calculation of nutrition composition of the diet, using a computer program and skin fold measurements,
completing nutrition assessments and patient care interventions. (18-24 students per semester)
DIT 106 - Fundamentals of Nutrition (3 credits): This is an introductory course which focuses on the major nutrients
including carbohydrates, fats, protein, vitamins, minerals, and water, the metabolic processes t hey undergo,
and nutrition requirements of the average healthy individual during all phases of the life cycle. Throughout
the course, practical application of information is emphasized. Special topics addressed include: weight
control, eating disorders, and sports nutrition. (11-18 students per semester)
DIT 208 - Community Nutrition (4 credits): this course applies the principles of nutrition presented in introduction to
Nutrition and Medical Nutrition Therapy to the community setting. The nutrition requirements of individuals
in various segments of the life cycle are presented. Community programs that help meet the nutritional
requirements of individuals throughout the life cycle, including those in disease states, are highlighted.
Patient education techniques are presented. (12-15 students per semester)
Clinical Coordinator / Practicum Instructor
DIT 201 - Dietetic Supervised Practice (5 credits) & DIT 113 - Dietetic Practice Seminar (2 credits): this course
provides an orientation to the practice of dietetics in a healthy care facility under the supervision of a
registered dietitian. At least 25 of the required 50 nutrition-related field experience hours are directly
supervised by a registered dietitian. The principles of nutrition care and foodservice operation are observed
and practiced. Students enrolled in the Dietary Manager Certificate Program and the Dietetics Technician
Program are placed for 120 hours in an acute care hospital and 120 hours in a long-term care facility.
Learning activities and assignments are outlined in the Dietetic Program Practicum 1 Manual. Supervision is
provided by the on-site staff and clinical coordinator from the college. The course presents a review of the
material presented in Fundamentals of Nutrition, Foods, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Food Protection
Certification, and Foodservice Production & Purchasing. (10-15 students per summer session)
DIT 209 - Dietetic Supervised Practice 2 (4 credits): this course is planned to give each student the opportunity to
apply principles discussed in Medical Nutrition Therapy in a community nutrition setting. It is expected that
students will learn how community nutrition is similar to and different from clinical nutrition. Each student
will be expected to complete a project suggested by the practicum supervisor. The project should be one
that fulfills a need of the practicum site. Sites include: School Lunch Programs, Community Food Bank,
Cooperative Extension, WIC, Senior Center, Head Start, Health Clubs / YMCA, Community Center, Campus
Community Organizations. (12-15 students per spring semester)
Teaching Responsibilities:
development of course content classroom & online curriculum, curriculum review
creative development of teaching methods for distance students including use of Panopto Video Feed, SKYPE
communication with students and preceptors, narrated lectures
supervise students for field visits
overall management of supervised practicums, organize placements
ensure compliance with accreditation standards, college policy, and legal requirements of supervised practicum
organize orientation to the community nutrition practicum, including speakers, preceptors, & students
obtain and develop professional relationships with practicum affiliations
develop learning activities, evaluation techniques, policies and procedures for supervised practicum
prepare students and preceptors for supervised practicum
mentor students, particularly during practicum experiences
Administrative Responsibilities:
initially created & now maintain web presence on CCAC website for all Dietetic Programs; currently
the web administrator for the Dietetic Program
in collaboration with program director, worked on a year-long Self-Study Report for ACEND, preparing documents for
accreditation report (2012-2013)
attends Advisory Board and Staff meetings and participates as needed on Dietetic Program projects
submission of college student assessments ( CAT / Program Assessments )
November 2007-Present
Nutrition Specialist Fitness & Wellness Center, LutheranSeniorLife Passavant Community, Zelienople, PA
program development & implementation for wellness needs of the Community, including both residents & staff
precept students as opportunities arise
provide nutrition counseling > wellness and disease states
educational outreach to area Senior Centers
monthly nutrition columnist for the Fitness & Wellness Center newsletter
manage nutrition content of Employee Wellness Website for LutheranSeniorLife
director of two handbell choirs as part of the PersonFirst initiative to enrich the lives of residents
1988-2007
Mother/Household Organizer, Caretaker of Aging Parents & School District Volunteer
While this time period was predominantly dedicated to family needs, I managed to carve out time for professional activities that
focused on education and leadership:
speaker on nutrition topics for area senior centers / church groups / women's groups
video production with food demonstration for American Heart Association, Culinary Hearts Kitchen
Pittsburgh Dietetic Association community weight loss project in McKeesport
volunteer nutrition counseling for members of my church
volunteer coordinator for numerous school district events--see the details in the volunteer section below
1982-1988
Clinical Nutritionist Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
clinical assessment, diagnosis, and instruction of patients
presentations for nursing Inservices: tube feedings, nutrition needs-cancer patients, diabetes, post-surgical
precept dietetic students--University of Pittsburgh Coordinated Undergraduate Program
development and implementation of diabetes rotation for Pitt CUP students and encouraged peers to develop similar care
specialty rotations to enrich the learning environment for students at our site
professional presentations: Anti-Dumping Diet, Glycemic Index Report, Nutrition Assessment
guest speaker, Orthopedic Nurses Seminar: Post-Surgical Nutrition Needs
cardiac rehab out-patients: nutrition sessions and counseling / Culinary Hearts Kitchen classes
development and implementation of in-patient classes for patients (and family members) with diabetes
diet manual review committee / dining services review committee
L EADERSHIP & SPECIAL S KILLS
Organizational and communication skills, teaching, leadership, computer skills include word processing, power point, excel,
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, and website, graphic & visual design.
V OLUNTEER
Gala Chair & Venue Coordinator, Board of Directors, Belle Voci (intergenerational women's choir), 2013-Present
Grant Writing, LutheranSeniorLife Foundation, Present. (Grant writing for handbell funding-two grants written & both accepted)
Direct Support, Adult Education--CCAC: nutrition workshop to promote wellness among minorities, caregivers,
and encourage adult learning, 2008-2010
Organized numerous major events for Fox Chapel Area School District Music Department between 2000 & 2010, overseeing
venue selection, event details, planning, budget, itinerary, parent volunteers and student needs (for example, performance
of Carmina Burana at Carnegie Music Hall, performance tours of orchestra to Chicago and Toronto, performance tour of
orchestra to England, orchestra retreats, high school musical parent coordinator, PIMBA Band Competition coordinator,
PMEA Honors Orchestra coordinator, etc.)
Newsletter Editor, The Chapel Crier--American Association for University Women (AAUW), Fox Chapel Branch, 2003-2006
Handbell Director: children's handbell choir at Our Lady of Victory Church, Harwick, PA, 1997 --2004
Speaker / Educator for various community groups (senior centers, church groups, women's organizations), 1987--2005
R EFERENCES
Professional References
Miriam Wilson, MS, RD, LDN, Program Director-Dietetics, CCAC, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 / *******@****.*** / 412-***-****
Stephanie Tourney, MS, CWPC, (Previous Wellness Director, Passavant Retirement Community, 401 S. Main St, Zelienople, PA, 16063), currently
Client Advisor--Highmark, Inc. 120 Fifth Ave. Place, Suite 1721, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 / *********.*******@********.*** / (o) 412-***-**** / (c)
Lois Klinar, MEd, RD, LDN, Clinical Nutrition Manager, Allegheny Health System, Allegheny General Hospital, 390 East North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
15212 / *******@*****.*** 412-***-****
Personal References
Craig Cannon, Director of Choral Organizations, Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, *****.*.******@*****.*** 412-***-****
Mairi Thompson, Fox Chapel Area High School Orchestra Director, **************@*****.*** 412-***-****
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