Instructional Design Web Development
Resume:
Tzipora Katz, PhD
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tzipora-katz-ph-d-3487356 Personal Attributes
• Highly qualified educator and award-winning educator.
• Utilize proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
• Skilled in many disciplines such as, Online Adult Learning, LMS integration and Web Development and Design.
• Capable of designing full courses in various modalities including on-ground, online and blended learning.
• Expertise in professional development training for faculty to increase student engagement.
• Highly qualified to present on multiple educational topics in different modalities: in person, webinars, podcasts, and on-demand videos.
• Creative in assisting faculty to interpret existing curricula in creative ways to ensure student engagement and success.
• Skilled in Project Based Learning and creating interactive assessments to measure student’s skills.
• Detail oriented professional with extensive senior level management experience.
• Efficiently and creatively use my experience to identify ways in which students can learn and discuss material in their course.
• Apply a variety of teaching styles and adapt instruction to students with diverse learning styles.
• Ability to excel in a demanding, outcome-oriented, and dynamic work environment.
• Expertise in instructional design and curriculum development.
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Teaching Experience
Strayer University 2008 - Present
Herndon, VA
School of Education and Computer Technology, Adjunct Professor Teach classes as assigned. All Education courses require extensive research and APA writing. In addition to teaching the classes, expectations include mentoring writing skills and to provide coaching for all students.
Courses Taught:
• Education and the Law
• Educational Assessment
• Diversity in Adult Education
• Adult Learning Theory
• Theory and Practice of
eLearning
• Contemporary Issues in
Education
• Educational Research
Methods
• Assessing Adult Learners
• Instructional Supervision
• Technology Tools to
Manage Learning
• Integrating Technology into
Education
• Designing Engaging E-
Learning Experiences
• Organizational Learning and
Development
• Instructional Methods
• Directed Research Project
(Master’s Thesis class)
• Introduction to Information
Technology
• Computer Ethics.
• System Modeling Theory
• Introduction to Relational
Database Management
• Computer Programming
Design
• Introduction to Networking
• IT Project Management
• Directed Research Project
(Masters Thesis class)
• Web Design and
Development
• Web Page Development I
• Web Page Development II
• Web Design
• Decision Support and
Business Intelligence
• Directed Learning Project
• Homeland Security
Organization and
Administration
Developed courses:
• EDU 532 Instructional
Supervision
• EDU 522 - Theory and
Practice of e-learning
Objectives
• EDU 529 – Assessing Adult
Learners
• EDU 533 – Instructional
Design Theory
• EDU 535 – Organizational
Learning and Development
• EDU 538 – Disruptive
Technology in Education
• EDU 541 - Technology
Tools to Manage Learning
• EDU 542 - Integrating
Technology into Education
• EDU 543 - Designing
Engaging E-Learning
Experiences
• EDU 510 - Educational
Assessment
• EDU 529 - Assessing Adult
Learners
• EDU 565 – Training
Strategies and Assessment
• EDU 573 - Instructional
Methods
• BUS 510 – Grant
Management and Proposal
Writing
Additional Work and Contributions:
Department Chair School of Education 2016 -2017
Worked on the M.Ed. Program review 2015 & 2017
Chaired School of Education Assessment Committee 2010 – 2012 Created Writing Center for Center City Campus and worked with students to develop writing skills in APA.
Served as a Course Lead for Integrating Technology into Education and mentored over 100 faculty members per quarter.
Helped to write the Executive Summary report to Middle States to remain in compliance. Collaborated on writing TEAC (Teacher Education Accreditation Council) application. Assisted in the development of training for new faculty (New Faculty Orientation) including support for methodology for teaching/supporting APA writing for students. Developed videos, job aids, and mentored new faculty every quarter. Member of Academic Integrity Committee.
Created “Project Green Room” a bridge for new faculty as they begin teaching online classes.
Adjunct Assistant Professor 2005 - 2020
Goodwin College of Professional Studies/College of Computing & Informatics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Teach various Web Development courses.
Developed all the courses for Web Development for Computer Technology Majors, the Sports Management Program, and online courses (Drexel eLearning). Developed curriculum for Creative Studies in the World Wide Web, and its online counterpart.
Developed Web Development Professional Certificate Program – Goodwin College Professional Studies.
Mentor for new adjunct faculty at Goodwin College and helped to establish better assessment methodologies for all computer classes both on campus and online. Courses taught and developed:
• Web Development I
• Web Development II
• Web Development III
• Web IV
• Senior Project/Seminar
• Introduction to Web Design for Information Organizations Adjunct Instructor 2006 - 2008
Gloucester Community College, Sewell, NJ
Taught web design, e-commerce and database courses. Courses taught:
• Dreamweaver
• Web Programming
• E-Commerce
• Database Applications Development
Adjunct Instructor/ Director of Faculty Development & Staff Training 2006 - 2009 Philadelphia Art Institute, Philadelphia, PA
Director of Faculty Development & Staff Training 2008 Worked with faculty on developing classroom management and presentation skills. Created a new system for monitoring classes and performing assessments. Maintained records for Middle States Accrediting Agency. Held regular roundtable discussions with faculty to address time sensitive concerns. Observed classes and developed additional training materials to improve classroom delivery skills.
Developed training materials for staff and faculty use in Microsoft Office applications. Adjunct Instructor 2006 - 2009
Taught introductory computer science courses.
Courses taught:
• Computer Science Introduction
Adjunct Instructor Fall 2005
Mercer County Community College, NJ
Taught introductory web design courses.
Courses taught:
• Web Site Design and Construction
Professional Positions
HR Senior Technical Specialist.
Learning Management Systems (LMS) 2023 -2024
FINRA, Rockville, MD
Responsible for Tier One Tech Support
Create reports for business units
Track completion rates for assigned classes
Perform analysis of requests for LMS support and resolutions Assist in the migration from LMS Admin (Contract) 2022 -2023 Apple, Phoenix, AZ
Consulting to identify the appropriate LMS for the team’s use Testing various LMS
Assist in the migration from one LMS to a new environment Create documentation for the LMS
Manager Design and LMS Admin 2017 - 2022
The Money Source, Phoenix, AZ
Create online learning assets for staff using Articulate 360. Create Job Aids.
Provide Train the Trainer seminars for leadership
Mentors training team members in development and facilitation of training across multiple modalities.
Facilitator, Arizona Department of Education 2015 - 2017 Collaborate with CTE instructors and supervisors to align program standards to meet current industry needs.
Validate and develop exam questions for end of program testing at the state level. Vice President, Educational Programs 2014 - 2016
Certification-Partners, LLC, Phoenix, AZ
Develop innovative platforms for professional develop of faculty. Create interactive eLearning assets for online and classroom learning using Web 2.0 and Education 3.0 trends.
Developed a series of ten courses in Digital Literacy for middle schools and for remediation classes in high schools and community colleges. Present at state conferences across the country about the importance of Digital Literacy and technical skills for future jobs.
Align certifications with vertical career paths in technology fields. Report to CEO
Vice President of Educational Design 2013
World Education University, Rancho Mirage, CA
Responsible for All Class Design – reported to the Provost. Developed curricula templates for all courses in keeping with current trends in Education 3.0 and Web 2.0 technologies.
Oversaw the work of the production in implementing proper course design. Worked with deans in ensuring university as well as program objectives are being met for all classes.
Maintained training for course developers and created orientations for developers and new students.
Monitored student and faculty concerns and developed a database for an ongoing FAQ to make as much of the process self-paced and directed. Technical Trainer 2000 - 2006
Online Consulting, Inc., Wilmington, DE
Taught over 60 different classes encompassing basic software application to Web design and graphics to soft skills.
Featured instructor on the Train the Trainer CD set. Developed e-Learning training materials used for Train the e-Trainer and Microsoft Office Applications.
Instructor/Training, Quality & Development Manager 1998 - 2000 ExecuTrain of Philadelphia, West Conshohocken, PA
Developed career paths of the Training Department including hiring, managing and providing continuing education training for 15 people. Trained sales staff to understand the product line, with specialized skills in teaching Microsoft Access and Web Design.
Designed and taught classes for both open public and Fortune 500 private classes through advanced levels (see Software Skills section) and developed several one week. Formal Education
Ph.D, Professional Studies in Education 2010
Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
M.Ed., Instructional Technology 2005
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL BFA, Digital Communication 2004
American Intercontinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL Summa Cum Laude graduate
Educational Training
Quality Matters course development training 2012
Elliot Masie Distance Learning Seminar 2001
Business and Technical Training and Certifications Master CIW Site Designer 2001
CTT+ 2001
iNet+ 2001
Certified Instructor (CIW) 2001
Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Fundamentals 2000 Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) Site Design 2000 Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW) E-Commerce 2000 Memberships and Affiliations
Advisory Board for San Diego Tech University 2010 - 2020 International Society for Technology in Education 2005 - 2022 Treasurer for John Dewey High School Alumni Association 2011 - 2012 Secretary/Treasurer for the Students in Action: Education Soweto 2009 - 2011 National Association of Photoshop Users 1998 - 2001 Community Service
Associate Editor for Coreopsis: Journal of Myth and Theater (a peer reviewed journal) Treasurer for The Society for Ritual Arts
Work with local dog rescue groups to help place dogs of all breeds and ages. Work with women who have survived domestic violence to learn MS Office skills and business communication skills.
Publications
Katz, T. (2011). Best Practices in Online Teaching. Forum, 6, 2. (Strayer University) Katz, T. (2010). Adult Online Learning. Saarbrucken: VDM. Awards and Honors
Outstanding Faculty Award – Strayer 2024
Donald R. Stoddard Faculty Award of Excellence – Strayer University 2012 Samuel Mercer, Jr. Teaching Award - Drexel University 2008 Instructor of the Year - Executrain of Philadelphia 1999 Ranked in the top seven instructors for Executrain North America nationally for one year and in the top 70 instructors for two years.
Highly Competent Subject Areas
Software:
Adobe Master Suite
Adobe Captivate
Articulate Engage
Articulate Storyline
Microsoft Office – Access, Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (All
levels)
Microsoft OneNote
Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft FrontPage/Web
Expression
Crystal Reports
Endnote
Learning Management Systems:
D2L
Blackboard
Moodle
WebCT
WebCT Vista
eCollege
Canvas
Sencia
Subject Matter Expert:
Instructional Design for Online Learning
Integrating Technology into Curricula
Adult Online Learning
Adult Learning Theory and Practice
Curriculum Design
Educational Philosophy
LMS Services and Support
References
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