Accomplished Educator with Superior Training/Teaching Skills

DAWN A. HERMAN

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Qualifications Profile

Education

Master of Science in Education-GPA 4.0 December 2005

St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY

Distinctions

National Dean’s List 2004-2005

B.A. Communication Studies

State University of New York, College at Oswego-Oswego, NY May 1984

Additional Coursework

American Sign Language January-May 2004

Certifications

New York State Teaching Certificate 2006

Professional Experience

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY August 2006 to Present

Full time Instructor/Performance Coach – First Year Enrichment Program

*Supporting first year Engineering students in making a successful adjustment and transition to collegiate life and RIT with a focus on providing students with effective solution strategies that enhance personal, professional, and academic success

*Identifying at-risk students and making the appropriate referrals to student service departments

*Effectively communicating with faculty of students in Learning Communities and record keeping for case management purposes

*Utilizing creative skills to design and implement lesson plans and program structure on topics such as College Policies and Procedures, Course Registration, Resume Writing, Presentation Skills, *Learning Styles Assessment, Time Management, Leadership, Tiger Tracks- RIT’s Degree Audit System, and Stress Management

*Assisting students in project development through the use of the writing process, from topic selection to presentation

*Serving on the Curriculum Committee, collaborating with colleagues to assess the overall effectiveness of the FYE Curriculum and implement changes based on student feedback

*Student Advocate for the Center for Student Conduct and Conflict Management Services, acting as a support system for students required to attend conduct hearings based on behavior that breaches the College's conduct policies

*Collaborating with Peer Mentors regarding delivery of FYE curriculum and service to students in the First Year Enrichment Program

*Assisting the Orientation Team with assignments such as facilitation of College Life 101, and sharing information with parents and students regarding the First Year Enrichment Program during the Resource Fair.

St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY February 1985-August 2005

Assistant Registrar October 1985 to August 2005

*Tracked graduate student progress and certified all Masters candidates for graduation

*Advised/Counseled students during the course registration process with regard to academic regulations within Major programs, the College Core, and with technical questions related to the SCT Banner Software System

*Accurately completed portions of the NY State Higher Education and Federal Government reports

*Reviewed new student academic records and awarded/processed transfer and AP credit

*Veterans Affairs Certifying Official, counselor, and case manager: Acted as liaison between the *College and government officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs, assisting a diverse student population in securing college tuition assistance

*Assisted students with scheduling and academic advising as part of the Great Beginnings Student Orientation Program

*Hired, trained, and supervised student employees and was recognized for motivating student workers to develop efficient and positive work skills

*Actively participated in Commencement activities for 20 years

St. John Fisher College

Teaching/Advising

Instructor- Freshman Seminar course September 2001-May 2005

*Provided students with an orientation to college life and a support system intended to foster academic success, personal growth, and career exploration

*Presented instruction and engaged students in a diverse group of topics such as decision making, time management, learning styles, wellness, MBTI/Careers-Results of Myers Briggs, academic requirements, course registration, and diversity and community

*Collaborated with major departments regarding academic advising issues

*Conducted individualized advising sessions regarding issues such as academic degree requirements, college policy, course selection, navigating the college environment with a focus on understanding the organization and structure of the College and campus resources

*Established and modeled a classroom culture of respect and celebration of diversity

*Recognized for ability to connect with students quickly and establish strong mentoring relationships in and out of the classroom

*Implemented methods of assessment and provided constructive performance feedback

Computer Competencies

Windows XP, Microsoft Office Suite-Word, Excel,PowerPoint, SIS-Student Information System, Tiger Tracks – RIT's Degree Audit System, MyCourses Software System, OCE-On-line Course Evaluation System, Clifton Strengthsfinder, SCT Banner Software System, Blackboard, VA ONCE Veterans Affairs Database

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