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Award-winning journalist and seasoned communications professor with a Pulitzer Prize nomination, renowned for transformative leadership in program creation, news innovation, and effective management of diverse academic teams. Recognized for delivering "real world" instruction and pioneering curriculum development, including specialized courses. A dedicated researcher in investigative journalism, specializing in addressing complex social issues prevalent in urban communities. Committed advocate for prioritizing coverage of pressing social issues and vulnerable populations within underserved communities nationwide. Passionate about empowering students with media literacy skills to navigate today's vast digital landscape. Associate Professor and Director of Digital Journalism / NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - San Diego, CA, USA 01/2005 - 31/2019

• Pioneered the development of digital Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) degree programs in online journalism, overseeing continuous enhancement of curriculum and establishment of innovative MA program in 2012.

• Directed recruitment efforts for faculty and academic professionals, spearheading the transformation of digital journalism education, garnering departmental recognition for the introduction of the Master of Arts in Digital Journalism and the Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism. Led the successful launch of The Herald online newspaper and instructed various journalism courses, including Multimedia Journalism and Media Literacy, while administering First Amendment orientation.

Associate Professor / SADDLEBACK COLLEGE - Mission, Viejo, CA, USA 2004 - 2005

• Managed and delivered academic instruction for expository writing courses, including English 1A and English 1B. Professor / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO - La Jolla, CA, USA 2004 - 2005

• Educated students in communication, news media, and news rhetoric across diverse classroom environments, encompassing large lecture halls and small seminar settings.

Communication Department Teaching Assistant / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO - San Diego, CA, USA 01/2001 - 01/2003

• Directed and supported 125 undergraduate students in communications courses, facilitating learning of First Amendment Law through assessments of historical cases, delivering dynamic lectures on pornography case law, managing community center support, and instructing on media stereotypes and children's media impact.

Writing Instructor / UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO - San Diego, CA, USA 01/2000 - 01/2001

• Created exciting lessons on course material to educate and engage students in classroom. English Teacher/Newspaper Advisor / SANFORD SCHOOL - Hockessin, DE 01/1998 - 01/1999

• Developed and implemented English curriculum to meet the needs of students. Journalism Teacher / IOLANI SCHOOL - Honolulu, HI 01/1994 - 01/1995

• Created assessment tools to evaluate student performance in journalism courses. SARA-ELLEN AMSTER, Ph.D.

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SUMMARY

SKILLS

• Curriculum Development

• Program Creation

• News Innovation

• Management

• Investigative Journalism

• Advocacy

• Social Awareness

• Media Literacy

• Communication Skills

• Online Advertising

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.Business Reporter / THE NEWS JOURNAL - Wilmington, DE, USA 01/1998 - 01/1998

• Covered news within the Delaware Chancery Court, focusing on business activities involving over 50% of Fortune 500 companies, showcasing expertise in legal reporting and corporate affairs. Enterprise Writer / GANNETT SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS - Westchester County, NY 01/1995 - 01/1997

• Proficiently covered diverse topics such as poverty, welfare reform, housing, hunger, child support, prostitution, domestic violence, and substance abuse, enhancing journalistic coverage of sensitive issues through thorough reporting efforts. Staff Writer / THE HONOLULU ADVERTISER - Honolulu, HI 01/1994 - 01/1994

• Collaborated with the marketing team to develop compelling content for social media campaigns. Assistant Editor / HARVARD EDUCATION LETTER - Cambridge, MA 01/1993 - 01/1994

• Assisted in the editing of feature films, documentaries, and television shows. SOCIAL SERVICES REPORTER / THE NEWS JOURNAL - Wilmington, DE 01/1990 - 01/1993

• Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity. Education Writer / FLORIDA TODAY/USA Today - Melbourne, FL 01/1989 - 01/1990

• Developed diverse educational content to enhance learning outcomes and aid curriculum development initiatives. Bachelor of Arts: English Literature 1989

CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Ithaca, NY

Ed.M.: Teaching And Curriculum

HARVARD UNIVERSITY - Cambridge, MA

Ph.D.: COMMUNICATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO - San Diego, CA

• Poynter Institute for Media Studies, St. Petersburg, Fla. Seminars: Multimedia Journalism for College Educators. Annually 2008-2013.

• University of California President's Dissertation-Writing Fellowship, 2003-2004.

• San Diego Fellowship (full scholarship and stipend), beginning 1999

- New York State Associated Press Association, Third Place for Continuing coverage, "Infant Deaths Questioned," 1996.

- Pulitzer Prize Nomination, "Inside Delaware State Hospital" series, The News Journal, 1992

- Mark Twain Award, Top Public Service, Chesapeake AP, 1991

- Gannett Co. Well Done, Top Public Service, April 1991

- Md.-Del.-D.C. Press Association Awards 1991, First Place Best Medical/Science

- Alliance for the Mentally Ill Award recognizing outstanding service to the mentally ill, October 1991

- Florida School Boards Association, 1989-90 Media Award for Excellence in Educational Reporting

• Florida Education Association/United Federation of Teachers, 1990 Florida School Bell Awards, 1st Place Best Overall Newspaper Coverage, 1st Place, Best Series, 2nd Place Best News/Feature Story __ Phi Beta Kappa, 1989, Dean's List, 1985-19

• JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN TEACHING (NATIONAL UNIVERSITY), 2016 https://assets.nu.edu/assets/resources/pageResources/journal-of- research-in-innovative-teaching-volu me-9.pdf

• Co-authored research paper titled "Mobilizing the Newsroom in an Online Class: How Master's Journalism Students Capture, Edit and Publish the News" published in the Journal of Research in Teaching. EDUCATION

AWARDS AND HONORS

ARTICLES

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. • Co-authored article "Making Hate History: Hate Crime and Policing in America's Most Diverse City" with Brian Levin, published in American Behavioral Scientist, October 2007.

• Co-authored article "An Analysis of the Legal Issues Relating to the Prevention of Nuclear and Radiological Terrorism" with Brian Levin, published in American Behavioral Scientist, January 2003, Vol. 46, No. 6.

• Authored opinion piece "No surprise: Youth aren't into news: Media tend to ignore them as anything other than a societal problem" published in The Orange County Register, Local 8, July 25, 2007.

• Authored opinion piece "Teaching students to be citizens: Many educators don't show respect for young people's opinions" published in The San Diego Union-Tribune, Opinion, B7, April 13, 2006.

• Authored opinion piece "Honesty is the best policy. Other presidents have lied about war and been caught" published in The San Diego Union- Tribune, Opinion, B7, Dec. 29, 2005.

• Authored opinion piece "Covering Katrina: What the television cameras saw" published in The San Diego Union-Tribune, Opinion, B7, Sept. 14, 2005.

• Authored article "Getting a Jump on Good Health" published in Harvard Education Letter, November/December 2000, Vol. 16, No. 6.

• Authored article "Shakespeare v. Teletubbies: Is There a Role for Pop Culture in the Classroom?" published in Harvard Education Letter, July/August 2000, Vol. 16, No. 4.

• Authored article "Model Mugging Teaches Girls 'Nonvictim Attitudes

• And How to Kick Men Where It Hurts" published in Harvard Education Letter, May/June 1994, Vol. 10, No. 3.

• Authored article "The Case Against Rewards and Praise: A Conversation with Alfie Kohn" published in Harvard Education Letter, March/April 1994, Vol. 10, No. 2.

• Authored article "Making the Invisible Visible: Anti-Racist Education Goes Beyond 'Let's Appreciate Diversity'" published in Harvard Education Letter, January/February 1994, Vol. 10, No. 1.

• Blogged for THE HUFFINGTON POST from 2009 to 2017. (Link to articles: https://www.huffpost.com/author/samster86-282)

• Hate Crime: Issues and Perspectives, Vol. 1 Understanding Hate Crime. Praeger, 2009. From Birth of a Nation to Stormfront: A Century of Communicating Hate.

CERTIFICATION NUMBERS

• Nj is 002*****-****

• Hawaii is 09180, 1995

• Mass is 318-***-****

LINKEDIN ADDRESS

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