Senior Evaluator and Social Science Researcher
Resume:
Mildred A. Savidge, Ph.D.
Scotia, NY 12302
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Profile: Senior evaluator and social science researcher with experience in program evaluation, evaluation methodology, research methodology, student performance assessment, outcomes assessment, curriculum development, and the development of collaborative working relationships among professionals. Relevant Skills:
Expertise in educational research
Proficiency in needs assessment, curriculum development, general assessment, and program evaluation Design of relevant assessment measures
Conscientious data management and analysis using both quantitative and qualitative data Proficiency in mixed method evaluation and research designs using multiple data types Creation of useful reporting designed for data-driven planning and decision-making Successful development and maintenance of positive relationships among diverse groups Construction of surveys and other data collection tools, including data standards and definitions Software expertise: SPSS, Minitab, MSOffice (Excel, Access, Word, Power Point, Publisher). Education
Ph.D. -Curriculum and Instruction, Focus in Program Evaluation UAlbany School of Education, Albany, NY M.S. - Curriculum and Instruction, Focus in Aesthetic Education UAlbany School of Education, Albany, NY B.S. - Music Education Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY Professional Experience
Toluvianne Consulting, Schenectady, NY 2022-present Chief Executive Officer
Evaluation of Early Childhood programs
Provide pragmatic consulting and execution of study designs as requested by clients
Utilize knowledge of multiple designs and data sources to develop research/ evaluation projects appropriate to client needs
Early Care and Education Council, Albany, NY 2019 – 2022 Director of Research and Evaluation
Design and conduct practical and helpful evaluations of all projects operated by ECLC
Efficacious collaboration with the software industry in the design, implementation, and continued use of a database for the NYS Infant & Toddler Mental Health project
Lead implementation of Results-based Accountability at a statewide and a local level. Siena College, Loudonville, NY 2015 – 2019
Assistant Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Collect, analyze, and, organize data for multiple internal & external reporting and institutional research purposes.
Design, implement, analyze, and report on internal surveys and program evaluation studies.
Successfully assist program directors and department chairs with student and program assessment responsibilities.
Collect, review, and summarize all student/program assessment data for data-driven decision making.
Improve data collection instruments and reporting schedule to increase usability of outcomes assessment data.
Demonstrate importance of 1st year seminar, retaining program in the overall core education requirements. New York State Education Department, Higher Education, Albany, NY 2013 - 2014 Associate in Education Research and Coordinator, Office of Research & Information Systems
Supervise all aspects of the Office of Research and Information Systems, including updating data collection forms and methods, and public reporting for all New York State Institutions of Higher Education.
Provide information for decision making to the Board of Regents and the Commissioner of Education, as well as responding to requests from the governor and the legislature Pace University, Pleasantville, NY 2012 - 2013
Coordinator of Assessment – School of Education
Oversee all aspects of program and student assessment in the School of Education
Shepherd the successful implementation of LiveText.
Revise evaluation rubrics to secure specialized accreditation from the Council for Exceptional Children. Research Works, Inc., Albany, NY 2009 – 2010
Senior Research and Evaluation Specialist
Conduct effective evaluations and research projects, including report preparation and client presentations.
Maintain positive relationships with clients and funders.
Create effective proposals with clients to obtain grant funding. Excelsior College, Albany, NY 2007 – 2009
Director of Outcomes Assessment
Manage all post graduate outcomes research and reporting at the institutional level.
Assist faculty s in designing suitable assessments of student learning and program outcomes.
Educate/ support college faculty/ administrators in use of evaluation outcomes for data driven decision making.
Boost response rate of alumni and employer surveys to provide valuable data. University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME 2002 - 2007 Associate Professor, Medical Education Specialist, Family Medicine
Enhance student outcomes through the development and operation of a state-of-the-art clinical education and evaluation facility (Clinical Skills Center) for the College of Medicine, implementing a federal grant.
Perfect student performance in both behavioral and physical medicine through development and actualization of unique clinical assessment cases using standardized patients and robotics.
Expand use of Clinical Skills Center to other University programs, e.g. Physician Assistant and Occupational Therapy.
Advise and assist with successful implementation of new medical school curriculum. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR 1996 – 2001 Assistant Professor, Educational Evaluation
Participate in the design and execution team of an active Teaching Scholars program (faculty development).
Boost useful curriculum changes and implementation in the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing.
Develop fundable evaluation designs for grant proposals; evaluate and report on funded grants. Next Wave, Inc., Albany, NY 1991 – 1996
Evaluation and Education Consultant
Teach workshops for health care professionals on data quality and use for regulatory compliance in long term care.
Use evaluation and reimbursement data to demonstrate NYS Long Term Care facilities response to changes in the reimbursement system and provide evidence of gaps creating care disparities for dementia patients.
Create consensus among physicians and analyze survival rates to gain Medicare and Medicaid insurance funding for lung transplants.
Professional Certifications Professional Organization Memberships Permanent NYS School District Administrator American Evaluation Association (AEA) Permanent NYS Elementary Education (N-6) Teacher Zero to Three Permanent NYS State Music Education (K-12) Teacher National Association for the Education of Young Children and it’s NYS affiliate
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