Transformative Educational Leadership Professional
Resume:
DELTONIA N. SHROPSHIRE “Toni”
Phone: 202-***-****
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Adelphi, MD 20783
Through the use of excellent analytical, organizational, time management and strong communications skills, both oral and written, I aspire to approach training and educational leadership from a transformative lens.
Education
EdD Howard University, Education Leadership and Policy Studies
earned 45 credits: 3.5 GPA
Coursework
MLA University of Richmond, Educational Sociology May 2000
Thesis: “Fatherless Children: The Impacts of Absent Fathers on Marginalized Communities”
BS Loyola University in Maryland, Education May 1994
Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities
Women’s Basketball (Full NCAA Division I scholarship)
Honors and Awards
Honors
NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Scholarship 1989
Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities 1994
Grants Awarded
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, ASPE awarded 2020
McKinney Vento The Education of Homeless Children and Youth; Title X federal program; 2004-2008 OSSE DC
Certificate AASA Urban Superintendents Association 2019
Eligible for National Superintendent candidacy
Research Experience
Howard University 2014–2025
Standardized Patient Educator, College of Medicine- Health Sciences
Participated on the ASPE Social Justice SIG
Trains, recruits and monitors simulated patients for student doctors to hone interpersonal communication skills and Program management.
Data collection and creates student score reports to determine their overall grade.
Researcher
oLearning and creating Ongoing medical education best practices (AAMC, ASPE, AASA, Education Weekly, etc.)
Participates on the ASPE Beyond SP SIG
Participates on ongoing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion projects, articles, presentations and curriculum development.
Teaching Experience
Vital Management and Engineering 2025-present
Walter Reed National Medical Center- Bethesda, MD
Program Manager & Standardized Patient Educator (Contractor)
Manager and Lead Trainer of Simulated Patients and Clients
Collaborates with cross departmental teams and stakeholders at all levels to create equitable learning opportunities targeted at creating proficient medical professionals within the military.
Coordinate the planning and execution Simulation education events and activities.
Program management (tracking & submitting SP time for payroll, coordinating SP participation in experiential learning experiences for military healthcare learners)
Initiate Data collection and report dissemination utilizing available technology
Author and review relevant cases for standardized patients to portray authentically
Train Standardized patients and provide professional development for faculty and staff.
Howard University 2014–2025
Washington DC
Health/Standardized Patient Educator, College of Medicine- Health Sciences
Manager and Lead Trainer of Simulated Patients and Clients
Collaborates in cross departmental teams and stakeholders, at all levels to create equitable opportunities targeted at creating proficient medical professionals/students.
Program management including coordination and implementation of Simulation education events and activities.
Created policies and procedures
Led Data collection and report dissemination utilizing B-Line, Learning Space and Elevate technology
Author and review relevant cases for standardized patients to portray authentically
Montgomery County Public Schools, Silver Spring MD May 2010-2014
Long-term Substitute teacher elementary grade 2 2009-2011
Office Administrator Northwood High School 2011-2014
odata collection, report and created an innovative process to expedite morning attendance
Howard Community College, Columbia, MD May 2008-2011
Adjunct Professor, Undergraduate Sociology
Instruction of fundamental concepts of Sociology; undergraduate students
Created grading reports to submit to the department chair
Graduated 15 ELL adults
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) 2004-2008
State Coordinator (Title X-McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act; NCLB)
Developed Needs Assessments to target accurate spending.
Developed and managed a 2.5-million-dollar budget
Served as a State level grant writer, State Plan author, trainer, educator, and monitor in accordance with federal law.
Trained State and Local agencies on Title X
Awarded 2 million dollars by the Federal government to purchase transportation support for transient learners.
University of Richmond, Richmond, VA 1998-2000
Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach
Collected data on rebounding and post play effectiveness.
Submitted data to NCAA Division I;
Collected and devised plays utilizing professional level methods; NBA
Held the positions of Travel Supervisor and Assistant Coach for Post Players;
Created the Spider’s Web Community Outreach program for area children and youth.
Earned master’s degree while serving in this position.
Publications
Journal Publications
Clark, Lou, Woll, Ann, Owens, Tamara, Shropshire, Deltonia, Kiser, Bob, Gephardt, Grace, Park, Christine S. “SP safety, autonomy and healthcare simulation practice in the COVID 19 era”. BMJ Simul Technol Enhanc Learn 2021; 0:1-2. Doi:10.1136/bmjstel-202*-******.
Several Clinical Skills Center Simulation cases for various skill outcomes; Howard University College of Medicine.
Presentations and Invited Lectures
Paper Presentation, “Teacher Retention within Urban School Settings,” (AASA Urban Superintendents Academy, 2018)
Keynote Address, “Game Time” Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE Conference 2018, VA.)
Keynote Address, “The Pivot: Training During A Pandemic” Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE Conference 2021, virtual.)
Workshop, “GRIT is Within Your Reach,” Motivational Speech (Ceasar Chavez Public Charter School, 2018)
Book Review Presentation. “Killing the Black Body” by Dorothy Roberts (ASPE Book Café, Feb. 15, 2024). Facilitator and slide presentation composer.
Professional Training
Seminar or Workshop
ASPE, bi-annual attendance
Description: Various modules presented by ASPE to ensure educators are consistent with Standardized Patient methodology, and most effective strategies on providing interactive education to graduate medical students.
National Education Association, Conference July 2018 (Boston, MA)
Description: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Character Education, and general assembly
Maryland State Department of Education, Conference 2018 (Ocean City, MD)
Description: Educational Trends, policies, procedures that affect the learning of children and youth nationally and locally.
Communication Skills 2019- Skill Path (Baltimore, MD)
Effective communication skills for Leaders
Certifications
DHA mandatory certification; various (2015-2016)
RCR; CITI PROGRAM Certificates, Howard University (2020-2021)
Description: certification to conduct research, COVID 19 return to campus, Mental Health, Common Rule, Human Research (Group 2. Social) Responsible Conduct of Research, Social/Behavioral Responsible Conduct of Research, Conflict Interest, Information and Privacy Security for researchers
Expository Writing Certification, Howard University, 2019
Expository Writing Certification
Effective Communication Certificate, Skill Path 2019
Professional Affiliations
Association for Standardized Patient Educators, 2014-Present
Member of Special Interest Groups centered on Socio Medical, Social Justice within medicine and medical education, and humanities (ASPE).
Presenter (ASPE)
Association for American Superintendents Urban Superintendents academy, 2018-Present
Leadership development
Professional Service
Symposium Co-Organizer
The Convening, Howard University, 2019
Ilyanla Vanzant presenter
Events Coordinator
HU Clinical Skills SP Appreciation event 2015- 2018
Reunions
Vlogger and show co-producer (2009-2017)
EZ Street show : WOL radio and 95.5 WPGC
Languages
English: Native Language
Latin: Intermediate Listener
Spanish: Intermediate Listener & Novice Speaker
Computer Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Pinnacle, GradeBook, B-Line, Smart Phones, Social Networks (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & Tik Tok), Adobe Reader 9, Windows Movie Maker, Web based communications (WordPress, Blogspot), Zoom meeting, Google Docs, White Board, Black Board, Google Docs and Google Forms, CAE Learning Space.
References
Lillie Inez Vessels-Gaynor
School Administrator and Education Programs Expert
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Coach Stephen Turner
Head Coach Gonzaga High School, Washington DC
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Russell Vance
Veterans Affairs Administrator
Department of Veteran Affairs, Phoenix, AZ
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