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Location:

New Rochelle, NY, 10805

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500-1500 per article

Posted:

February 02, 2012

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Sheralyn Tanae Franklin

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New Rochelle, NY 10805 Home: 914-***-****

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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY

Currently working as a Philosophy and World Religions, English and African-American History Professor at Westchester Community College in Valhalla, New York. Julius Ford Fellow-Westchester Community College. Doctoral Student. New York Theological Seminary- Multi-faith Concentration. Currently working as Online Philosophy Professor for Troy University. Previous experience includes five years as General Education and Philosophy Professor at Pensacola Junior College. Extensive administrative and managerial skills and experience in education and public relations. Adjunct Philosophy Professor whose emphasis includes research methods of improving and conquering challenges within African-American culture. Research with special attention to the philosophical problem of evil. Additional research into innovative techniques for improving adult literacy. Independent research in the area of New Thought Theology. Teaching experience on the college level in philosophy, religion and english adult basic education. Fifteen years of journalism, public relations, and editing experience in various print media genres demonstrating excellent oral and written communication skills. Accomplished writer with over 100 feature articles emphasizing sociological issues in local, national and international publications. Press releases, biographical sketches, and web content experience. Received African American Heritage Award for Outstanding Writing in Arts and Humanities (1999). Received Westchester Community College’s Ford Fellowship Award (2009-2010). Proficient in MS Word, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Publisher, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Experience in research analysis and project management. Able to train and guide students in their academic pursuits. Certified Paralegal and Private Investigator.

PROFESSIONAL TEACHING /ADMINISTRATVIVE EXPERIENCE

SUNY/Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY

Professor, English September 2010- Present

Classroom lecturer responsible for course content including syllabus and examinations. Current course load includes Basic Writing 2, and Composition and Literature. Recently chosen as faculty award recipient for the Julius Ford Fellowship at Westchester Community College.

SUNY/Westchester Community College Valhalla, NY

Professor, Philosophy and Religion September 2006- Present

Classroom lecturer responsible for course content including syllabus and examinations. Current course load includes Ancient, Medieval and Modern Philosophy, and Philosophy of World Religions. Recently chosen as faculty award recipient for the Julius Ford Fellowship at Westchester Community College.

Troy University Troy, AL

Online Professor, Philosophy and Religion May 2006-Present

Online instructor for philosophy and religion courses that include: Introduction to Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Contemporary Ethics, and Logic. Responsible for providing instruction to students through prepared internet course curriculum.

Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL

Adjunct Professor, Philosophy and Religion December 2004- September 2009

Online instructor for Logic/Critical Thinking and Philosophy of World Religions courses. Responsible for writing entire course content and providing instruction to students through prepared internet course curriculum. Critical Thinking instruction is centered around teaching the correct rules of argument, and methods of evaluating and analyzing arguments. World Religions examines how religion answers philosophical issues such as existence of God, death, why God allows evil.

Virginia College Pensacola, FL

Director of Career Services July 2005-May2006

Responsible for coordinating placement of graduates and externship placement for various programs. Compile monthly placement report to comply with accreditation requirements. Brought placement rate from 74% to 93% within six month period. Maintained minimum 90% placement rate. Public Relations representative for Pensacola campus; responsible for developing relationships with medical facilities, law offices and corporations and identifying and recruiting members of Virginia College Advisory Board. Representative for the college on various community education committees, in addition to the Downtown Improvement Board Housing and Business Development Committees, and Florida Public Relations Association. Board Member, Communities in Schools. Adjunct Professor for Career Focus 101. Report to Virginia College President.

Pensacola Junior College Pensacola, FL

Adjunct Professor, Philosophy and Religion May 2003- August 2005

Provide course syllabus and lectures, write and evaluate examinations in Religion, Introduction to Logic and Ethics, Introduction to Philosophy courses. Each course satisfies students’ Gordon Rule requirement in English/Humanities; Gordon Rule is used in the Florida State University System to measure students’ writing and mathematical competencies.

Pensacola Junior College Pensacola, FL

Instructor, Adult Basic Education September 2001- May 2003

Provide course syllabus and lectures, develop individual curricula, write and evaluate examinations for Adult Basic Education in coursework ranging from basic math, algebra, phonics, literacy, advanced reading and writing, introduction to computers, and job readiness. Hold office hours. Counseling and social work required.

University of West Florida

Writer June 2005- September 2008

Recently completed writing and co-editing the book: Images in Black: A Black Pictorial History of

Pensacola

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Tutor, Project Read, Atlanta, GA August-December 2000

Supervised learning activities and taught illiterate adults to read using basic and advanced adult literacy curriculum. Provided instruction in basic computer skills. Coordinated weekly program and selected textbooks.

Instructor, Adult Education Center, Dekalb Technical November-December 2000

Prepared evaluation reports, facilitated small group activities and supervised classroom in Lead Instructor's absence. Provided classroom instruction to adult students in basic and advanced literacy, academic readiness and GED preparatory courses. Assisted students with proper use of instructional software and equipment.

PUBLIC RELATIONS EXPERIENCE

Public Outreach Manager, Children’s Services Center October 2003-January 2005

Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local media contacts. Research and development of programs to enhance community awareness regarding child care issues and concepts. Ensure community awareness of programs and services though active participation in presentations to target audiences. Design and edit quarterly newsletter, brochures and edit publicity material agency wide. Develop and oversee execution of comprehensive public education timeline to ensure compliance with state contracts. Management of public outreach and other budget expenditures. Call on local businesses to determine opportunities for involvement.

WRITING and EDITORIAL EXPERIENCE (Contract Positions)

Writer, Gannett /Pensacola Business Journal & Pensacola News Journal January 2005- May 2006

Compose monthly articles regarding the topics of business, economy and community events. Profiles of local community members and businesses.

Managing Editor, Youngsistas.com/Youngsistas Magazine August-November 1999

Responsible for magazine transition from web to print. Major contributor to magazine content and territorial layout. Supervised 18 freelance writers. Various duties included field research, interviews, delegating assignments, establishing and meeting deadlines, designing and preparing publication for graphic arts department.

Editor, Atlanta Business Journal January 1998-August 1999

Contributing writer position developed into Editor position. Implemented ideas for magazine content. Conducted editorial staff meetings. Edited content and layout of the entire publication. Prepared magazine for art department. Supervised writers on a contractual basis.

Associate Editor, Atlanta Metro Magazine November 1998-May 1999

Assisted in the editing and production of entire publication. Communicated with team of editors and freelance writers to develop ideas for content. Prepared magazine for art department. Conducted interviews for features department.

Editorial Assistant, Atlanta Magazine September 1997- 1998

Worked in both the editorial and advertising departments as a writer, researcher, copy editor, and fact checker. Researched and developed monthly quiz for magazine.

RESEARCH

The Higher Self: Theistic and Non-Theistic Approaches to Personal Spiritual Reality. (May 2012)

Evil and the Human Experience: The New Thought Perspective on the Problem of Evil (May 2003)

Philosophical Comparisons between Slavery and the Holocaust (July 1997)

An Examination of the Mind-Body Problem (May 1997)

The Problem with the Concept of Race (July 1997)

Moral Alternatives-Religion and Ethics (July 1996)

Nietszche on Christianity, Jesus and Faith (September 1994)

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Completed Travel Article Business Retreats on Pensacola Beach for Atlanta Business Journal November2009

Co- wrote and co-edited the book: Images in Black: A Black Pictorial History of Pensacola.

Completed June 2008

Academic Articles in progress Reparations: A Solution for the African Brought to America; Evil and the Human Existence

The Hudson Independent, Tarrytown New York, All Along the Waterfront, Irvington’s Dilemma: How much is too much development? And, various other environmental articles.

Numerous articles for the Pensacola Business Journal and Pensacola News Journal (2005-2006)

Published over 150 articles on travel, advertising, entertainment, community, health, business technology, financial development and personal profiles; available upon request.

"Big Brother is Watching”, Independent Pensacola Voice (June 2001)

“Local Police Controversies”, Independent Pensacola Voice (June 2001)

“Jump Start Program”, Independent Pensacola Voice

"Lolita Walker Snipes Shares Peace in the Passing of A Loved One", African Quest Newspaper (September 2000).

"Milton Clipper Jr. Leads Public Broadcasting into the New Millennium", African Quest Newspaper (September 1999).

"Christopher Womack: Maintaining Diversity at Atlanta's Southern Company", Atlanta Business Journal (summer, 1999).

"Charleston: A Slave Town", The Atlanta Metro (February 1999).

"MEXICO", The Atlanta Metro (January 1999).

"AIDS Walk Atlanta Struts its Stuff at Piedmont Park", Signal Newspaper, (October 11, 1998).

"Home-Based Business: Business Alternative of the '90's", Atlanta Business Journal (fall, 1998).

"Windows 98: New and Improved Operating System", Atlanta Business Journal (fall, 1998).

"Nations Bank Invests in Small Business Owner", Atlanta Business Journal (fall, 1998).

"Unforgettable Getaways: Alabama", Atlanta Magazine (June 1998).

"Too Broke to Marry, Too Lonely to Ignore: Times are changing as black women make more money, but the importance of marriage remains the same", The Atlanta Metro (June 1998).

"Women Making a Mark" (introduction), Atlanta Magazine (March 1998).

"Atlanta Music Midtown Festival", Atlanta Magazine (May 1998).

"The Show Must Go On: Profile on Kimberley Kennedy WXIA-TV Anchorwoman", Atlanta Magazine (February 1998).

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Writer, Signal Newspaper (Georgia StateUniversity) January1998-December 1999

Researched community, health and education related topics affecting the general interest of the Georgia State University and Metro Atlanta communities. Published articles for Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta.

Paralegal Intern, GA House of Representatives January 1997-April 1998

Maintained daily account of Legislation for the state of Georgia. Researched laws, by-laws, bills and resolutions passed.

Governor’s Intern, GA Commission on the Holocaust April 1998- June 1998

Researched and investigated Jewish tradition and culture in order to determine a philosophical basis for a comparison of the African –American slave experience and the holocaust.

EDUCATION

Doctoral Student, New York Theological Seminary October 2009-Present

Multi-faith course of study. Emphasis on a practical application of the major world religions in a context that requires development of an inclusive system of ministry and teaching which focuses on similarities rather than differences. Doctoral project will involve development of multi-faith curriculums for colleges, universities, and seminaries.

M.A. Philosophy, Georgia State University May 2003

Thesis: “Evil and the Human Experience: The New Thought Perspective on the Problem of Evil”

Related coursework completed includes: Plato; Symbolic Logic; Philosophy of Racism; Logic in Communication; Metaphysics: Nature, God and Self; Logic and Conspiracy Theory; Advanced Grammar and Syntax; Religion and Ethics

B.A. Philosophy, Georgia State University June 1994

Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA

Related courses: Philosophy of Law; Logic and Critical Thinking; Political and Social Philosophy; Philosophical Issues in Psychology; Ethical Theory; Leadership and Group Dynamics; Philosophy of Law, Symbolic Logic, Philosophy of Conspiracy Theories, Psychology of Human Potential

Private Investigator Certification, Dekalb Technical Institute June 1989

Paralegal Certification, National Center for Paralegal Training May 1987

American Bar Association Approved-Honors Graduate

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS /BOARDS / COMMITTEES

WCCFT Executive Board- Elected 2011

Communities in Schools- Board Member 2006

Florida Public Relations Association-Member 2004-2006

Downtown Improvement Board- Advisory Board Member, Housing & Business Development Committee Member 2005-2006

Gulf Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce- Member 2005

REFERENCES

Dr. Dwight Goodyear, Philosophy Professor

Behavioral and Social Sciences Department