Kristin Brittain

**** ********* **** **** *, Jupiter, FL. 33458

954-***-****

aczj0f@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology 2016

Program: Adult and Community Education, specializations: Literature studies and Community Education and College Teaching.

18+ Graduate level credit hours in English Literature

Dissertation: Self-Directed Learning and the Lupus Patient: Using Adult Education Strategies to Actively Cope with Chronic Illness

Graduation: Summer, 2016

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology 2012

Program: Adult and Community Education, specializations: Community Education and College Teaching.

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL

B.A. in English 2010

Areas of Concentration and Specialization: Advance Literary Studies

Thesis: “Gothic influences within Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey”

Teaching Experience

Palm Beach, FL.

Northwood University 2014-2015

SPC 2050: Speech Communication- Hybrid

ENG 1200: Composition II

ENG 4110: Communication and Interpersonal Relations

Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Palm Beach State College 2014- Present

LIT 2110: Honors World Literature before the Renaissance

ENC1101: Composition I

ENC1101L: Composition I Lab- Online

ENC1102: Composition II

AML2020: American Lit. After 1865

Palm Beach, FL. 2015- Present

Keiser University

AML1000: American Literature- Hybrid

ENG3000: World Literature- Online

Professional Experience

Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL

Florida Atlantic University, Educational Leadership Department – 2011- 2016

Graduate Research Assistant

Assist Associate Provost of the Northern Campuses and Educational Leadership Department Chair, in the College of Education Jupiter campus. Was a strategic part of the research team that completed a longitudinal mixed method, multi-person case study on Florida teacher retention throughout the Broward, West Palm Beach, and Saint Lucie counties.

Extended assistantship: Work directly for the Charles Stewart Mott Eminent Scholar of Community Education Eminent Scholar, Dr. Valerie Bryan, to create marketing pieces related to community education, to maintain scholarly literature matrices for an international journal edited by Dr. Bryan, and to assist in procuring grant opportunities. Furthermore, worked on various research projects, completed many peer review professional writing projects on numerous topics, and present and publish at the international, national, and state level.

In addition, I also presided over the specific technological development proficiencies for the graduates’ students within the department, via managing an online certificate. Through this extended assistantship I supervised and completed the grading, enrollment, and management of the Blackboard site for the Educational Leadership and Research Methodology’s department Technology Proficiency Assessment. Further, I edited dissertations for the Adult and Community Education faculty and completed research writing with the department’s faculty.

Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Palm Beach State College, Student Learning Center- 2012 – Aug. 2014

English/Writing Tutor

Edit student papers, conduct grammar and writing workshops, grade and proctor test, and provide support for student success.

West Palm Beach Literacy Coalition – 2011- Present

Literacy Tutor

Tutor adults for various community agencies on a weekly basis, within a one-on-one and classroom setting. Develop curriculums and lesson plans for each tutoring session based on student need.

Palm Beach County Adult Literacy Project – 2010-2011

Adult Literacy Tutor

Adult literacy tutor with Palm Beach County’s library system. Work one on one with English speaking adults who read below a 5th grade reading level. Students begin with a phonetic based system and then move forward to writing, grammar, and sentence completion.

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, FL

The Lions’ Pride – 2006-2010

Editor in Chief

Manage newsroom staff and oversee the production of the newspaper from conception to print. Responsibilities ranged from organizing and overseeing staff and editorial board meetings, writing news articles and thought provoking editorials, copy editing, develop creative layouts, liaison between the university and press. Other tasks included create and implement advertisement sale strategies, produce and administer engaging workshops, as well as attend several journalism conferences.

Community Engagement Service and Related Experience

Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL

Adult and Community Education Program- 2011 - 2016

Social Media Contributor

Provide assistance in the creation and implementing of social media for the ACE program. Assist in the construction of the Eminent Scholar of Community Education FAU webpage, including developing content and managing the site.

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Division of Research's Healthy Aging Research Initiative- 2012 - 2016

Researcher

Engaged in the interdisciplinary dialogue and collaborate research on healthy aging, as well as assist in grant and fund procurement, with the College of Nursing at Florida Atlantic University. Further, being actively involved in educational technological sites to complete research studies regarding healthy aging and technology.

Florida Atlantic University, Jupiter, FL

Adult and Community Education Annual Mentor Meeting- 2011 - Present

Event Assistant Program Coordinator

Provide assistance in planning, organizing, and implementing faculty, student, and alumni annual semester meeting.

Annual International Self-Directed Learning Symposium- 2011- Present

Volunteer Event Assistant Program Coordinator

Assist in various programming roles and responsibilities including the organization and leading of event activities, serve as a presentation moderator, and oversee any technical issues, as well as the creation of symposium materials.

Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL

Student Achievement Council Member- 2011 - 2016

Active member in various programming initiatives: attends presentations and takes part in peer mentoring meetings and annual conference.

Lupus Foundation of Florida, LLC. 2015- Present

Volunteer

Travel to different regions of Florida discussing lupus and patient education, attending and speaking at health seminars, community meetings, and support groups.

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.– 2006- Present

Volunteer

Assist in various programming and fundraising initiatives, as well as research activities relative to health literacy and lupus.

Broward County, FL

Arthritis Foundation- 1999- Present

Volunteer

Assist in various programming and fundraising initiatives.

Eustis, FL

Boggy Creek Gang Camp- 1999- Present

Community Contributor and Volunteer

Assist in various programming and fundraising initiatives.

West Palm Beach, FL

DePorres P.L.A.C.E., Inc.- 2011- 2013

Adult and Family Literacy Tutor

Tutor adults and families on a weekly basis, within a one-on-one and classroom setting. Develop curriculums and lesson plans for each tutoring session based on student need.

West Palm Beach. FL

Vickers House- 2011- 2013

Adult Literacy and Family Tutor

Tutor adults and families on a weekly basis, within a one-on-one and classroom setting. Develop curriculums and lesson plans for each tutoring session based on student need.

West Palm Beach, FL

St. Joseph’s- 2011

Adult Literacy Program Coordinator and Tutor

Co-creator of Adult Literacy campaign and program, develop curriculums and lesson plans, as well as tutor on a weekly basis.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Whole Foods for Kids- 2012- Present

Community Contributor

Palm Beach, FL 2014-Present

The Writing Hour Research Group

An ongoing commitment of prominent researchers to meet regularly in order to continue to investigate and compile research regarding a range of topics. These formal research investigations are through IRB approval and are generally represented in the formal settings of research papers published within refereed publications and conferences.

Publications, Papers, and Presentations

Dissertation:

Brittain, K. (2016). Self-directed learning and the Lupus patient: Using adult education strategies to actively cope with chronic illness. Retrieved from http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FA00004663

Editorial Boards:

Editor (In Progress). Handbook of Research on Healthcare Community Synergism between Patients, Practitioners, and Researchers. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Book Chapters:

Russo, M. R., & Brittain, K. (2013). The Changing Mission and Nature of Partnerships in Public Universities. In V. C. X. Wang (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Teaching and Learning in K-20 Education (726-741). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Russo, M. R., & Brittain, K. (2014). Women to the Rescue in Cyber Space. In V. C. X. Wang (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Education and Technology in a Changing Society. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Brittain, K., & Russo, M. R. (2014). Women and STEM. In V. C. X. Wang (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Education and Technology in a Changing Society. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Brittain, K., Swann, E. G., Bryan, V. C. (2015). Self-Directed Learning and Adult Education Overcomes the Medical Fog. In J. Bird (Eds.), Innovative Collaborative Practice and Reflection in Patient Education. Hershey, PA: IGI Global.

Presentations:

International Refereed Presentations

Brittain, K., & Bryan V. C. (2017). The Importance of Self-Directed Learning in the Development of the Patient Leader. Paper accepted at International Self Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL. [Refereed based on paper]

Kamin, F., Brittain, K., Bryan, V. Felsher, R., & Swann, E. G. (2015. February). Swimming Upstream: Summary of Findings from The Writing Hour Micro-autoethnography. Paper presented at the meeting of the 29th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Brittain, K., Bryan, V., Kamin, F., Main, K., Felsher, R. & Swann, E. G. (2014, February). The writing hour: A self-directed learning doctoral cohort. Paper presented at the meeting of the 28th International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Brittain, K., & Kamin, F. (2013, Feb.). Where is the “I” in Healthy? Paper presented at International Self Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL. [Refereed based on paper]

Brittain, K. (2012, Feb). An Examination of Self-Directedness in an Informal Learning Cohort and its Opportunity for Lifelong Learning. Poster presented at International Self-Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL.

Swann, E. G., Bryan, V.C., & Brittain, K. (2012, Feb). Adult education in health: Self-directed learning pierces the medical fog. Paper presented at International Self Directed Learning Symposium, Cocoa Beach, FL. [Refereed based on paper]

National Refereed Presentations

Brittain, K., Bryan, V. C., & Lieberman, M. (2017). Self-Directed Learning and the Lupus Patient: Using Adult Education to Actively Cope with Chronic Illness. Paper accepted at American Association of Educational Research, San Antonio, TX. [Refereed based on paper]

Brittain, K., Bryan, V. C. (2016). Self-Directed Learning, Community Education, and the Patient Leader. The Association for the Advancement of Educational Research, Sanibel Island, FL. [Refereed based on paper]

Brittain, K., & Bryan, V. C. (2016). Adult Education for Active Leadership in Health Management. Paper Presented at American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Albuquerque, N.M.

Brittain, K. (2015, Nov.). Self-Directed Learning and the Lupus Patient: Using Adult Learning Strategies to Help Adults Cope With Chronic Illness. Paper presented at American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Oklahoma City, K.S.

Bryan, V. C., Brittain, K., Kamin, F., & Swann, E. G. (2014, Nov.). Millennials and Healthcare: The Doctor Will Skype You Now. Paper presented at American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Charleston, S.C.

Felsher, R., Brittain, K., Bryan, V., Kamin, F., Main, K., & Swann, E. G. (2014, February). Use of microethnographic case study in the analysis of doctoral student retention. Poster presentation at meeting of the 26th Annual Ethnographic and Qualitative Research Conference (EQRC), Las Vegas, NV.

Bryan, V. C., & Kamin, F. Contributors: Swann, E., Brittain, K. (2014). Health education and literacy from an adult education view: We have the tools, we know the needs, we are braced with research. Presentation at AERC Pre-Conference: Adult Education in the Health and Medical Professions, Penn State Hershey Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pa.

Brittain, K. (2012, Nov.) Providing Boundaries to Community Education. Poster presented at American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Kamin, F., Brittain, K., Swann, E. & Bryan, V. C. (2012, Nov.). Where is the “I” in healthy? Paper presented at American Association of Adult and Continuing Education, Las Vegas, NV.

Local Refereed Presentations

Kamin, F., Brittain, K., Felsher, R., & Swann, E. (2015, April). Swimming Upstream: Summary of Findings from the Writing Hour’s Micro-autoethnography. Poster presented at Graduate Student Research Symposium, Boca Raton, Fl.

Kamin, F. G., Felsher, R., Bryan, V., Main, K., Swann, E. G., & Brittain, K., (2014, April). Doctoral student retention: An investigation of a community of practice. Poster presentation at the meeting of Florida Atlantic University’s, Graduate and Professional Research Day, Boca Raton, Fl.

Swann, E, Felsher, R., Brittain, K., Bryan, V., Kamin, F., & Main, K. (2013, November). The writing hour: A self-reflection of a self-directed learning doctoral cohort. Paper session presented at the meeting of Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Student Achievement Counsel’s Student Research Symposium “Unheard Voices: Hidden Dimensions of Research”, Boca Raton, Fl.

Swann, E., & Brittain, K. (2012, March). Adult learning for family health literacy: An evaluation of a health literacy initiative. Poster presented at the annual Graduate Student Association’s Research Day, Boca Raton, FL.

Dennett, S., Swann, E., & Brittain, K. (2011, March). IRB the Movie. Presented at Adult and Community Education’s Mentoring Meeting.

Brittain, K. (2009). The Role of the Gothic and Circulating Libraries in “Northanger Abbey.” Paper presented at Literary Theory Student Conference, Saint Leo, FL.

Brittain, K. & Smith, J. (2008). Global Warming: A Skeptics View. Paper presented at Focus The Nation, Saint Leo, FL.

Formal Research Studies

Brittain, K. (In Progress). Self-Directed Learning and the Lupus Patient: Using Adult Education Strategies to Actively Cope with Chronic Illness.

Brittain, K. Felsher, R., Kamin, F., & Swann, E. (2014-2015). The Writing Hour.

Grant – Healthy Aging Research Initiative through FAU - $2,500

Brittain, K., Bryan, V. C., & Swann, E. (2011-2012). Adult Education and Health: Self-directed Learning and Lupus.

Bryan, V. C., Kamin, F., Brittain, K., Swann, E. G., & Russo, M. R. (2013). Socio-demographic Measures: Use of Technology. Research initiative for FAU Interdisciplinary Research to Improve Quality of Life for Aging Americans based on the Healthy Aging Research Initiative (HARI). Final report, November 18, 2013: Socio-demographic Measures: Use of Technology Through Archived Healthy Aging Research Initiative Database

Memberships

American Association of Adult and Continuing Education 2012-Present

International Self-Directed Learning Society 2012-Present

Palm Beach Literacy Coalition 2010-Present

Florida Atlantic University Student Achievement Council 2010-2016

Lupus Foundation of Florida, LLC. 2015- Present

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. 2006-Present

Arthritis Foundation 1999-Present

Sigma Tau Delta: English Honor Society 2004- Present

ITC senate representative 2004- 2006

Honors and Awards

Palm Beach State College “Rookie of the Year” Instructor, 2014, In Recognition of Teaching Excellence

International Self-Directed Learning Society Scholarship Recipient, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014

Local-

Adult Literacy Tutor Training Certificate of Completion: Palm Beach Literacy Coalition- 2011

Florida Atlantic University, College of Education, Educational Leadership Department-

Ernest O’ Melby Fellowship, 2015-2016

Florida Atlantic University Northern Campus Graduate Student of the Year- 2015

Florida Atlantic University Northern Campus Graduate Student of the Year- 2013

Florida Atlantic University, College of Education: Traica Vangeloff Thomas Endowed Scholarship- 2013-2014

Recipient, Graduate Student Assistantship 2011-Present

Saint Leo University, Department of Arts and Sciences, English-

Recipient, Academic scholarship 2006-2010

Participant and presenter in Annual Academic Excellence Day 2007-2009

Participant in Annual Leadership Conference 2006-2010

Skills

Educational Technologies

Blackboard and WebCT platforms

oInclude: prerecorded video and voice lectures, interactive exercises, screen-casted lessons, virtual classroom using google hangouts/skype, integrate personally created materials and external videos and links to illustrate content

Open edX: open platform to create new learning tools and features

Other educational technological capabilities include: livestream video lectures; utilize a myriad of communication tools including, google hangouts, twitch, twitter, skype; Live video chat; screen-casting; YouTube EDU; Blackboard Collaborate; and MyEdu

Technology Skills cont.

Proficient in Microsoft Office

oExcel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, etc.

Page Maker

Creatively adept in editing software, including Photoshop, Light Room, and video materials

Webpage development and protocol experience

Online technologies: Wix, multimedia web production, podcasting, Social Media sites, many educational technology sites, and Prezi

Writing

Knowledgeable in APA stylistics

Educated in MLA stylistics

Skillful and practiced in research and professional writing

Leadership

Educated in leadership theories and methodologies

oincluding: proper communication methods; needs assessments; teambuilding capabilities; assessing stakeholders and risk; and, aligning projects and personal with internal missions and visions

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

Extensive public relation and analytical abilities

Leadership capabilities including dedication, enthusiasm, delegation, self-direction, mission driven, and persistence

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