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Andrea Hasslinger

Arcadia

Summary

Devoted educator with over 2 decades of teaching experience. Experience teaching adults. Experience in Faculty Quality Assurance Systems (FQAS). Capable of facilitating competency-based courses, demonstrated expertise in adapting communication styles for varied audiences. Ability to deliver both online and in-person professional development offerings that enhance instructional effectiveness across diverse academic environments. Proficient in curriculum design and student evaluation.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Adjunct instructor

Western Technical College
08.2024 - Current
  • Taught Introduction to Sociology, taught GED and HSED classes for the Learner Transition and Support Department
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best teaching practices and industry trends.
  • Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
  • Contributed to curriculum development by providing valuable input on relevant course content and materials.

Senior Training Specialist

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Presented and maintained the New Employee Orientation program.
  • Assisted with Education Advancement courses for Ashley employees, assisted with Ashley Careers program.
  • Championed an organizational culture of continuous learning and development, promoting employee engagement and satisfaction.

Coordinator

Southeast Minnesota Regional Distance Learning
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created curriculum for job training courses for adults.
  • Directed and coordinated learning programs for 7 Adult Education sites in southeast Minnesota.
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.

Online Instructor

Winona Adult Basic Education
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created curriculum and instructed GED and ESL classes using online platforms and the Teacher Verification Model.

Social Studies Teacher

Cochrane-Fountain City High School
08.2003 - 01.2022
  • Taught several classes, both required and elective to high school students.
  • Functioned as the district Educator Effectiveness coach, providing one to one training to peers.
  • Researched latest teaching techniques and incorporated into lesson delivery to improve concept acquisition.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities in the area of educational technology and delivered professional development classes to co-workers.

Graduate Assistant

UW-La Crosse
09.1999 - 12.2002
  • Assisted college professors in the TULIP grant, a program to assist elementary schools to create class gardens as part of the science curriculum.

Lead Program Aide

Family and Children’s Center
07.1998 - 05.2000
  • Assisted at-risk students with behavior and class work.

Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado
09.1993 - 05.1995
  • Taught class sessions of Introduction to Sociology.

Education

Masters of Education - Professional Development, Broadfield Social Studies, Sociology

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Political Science, Women’s Studies

Carroll University
Waukesha, WI

No Degree Awarded - PhD. Program, Sociology

University of Colorado, Boulder
Boulder, CO
05.1995

Skills

  • Student mentoring
  • Online teaching
  • Student engagement
  • Syllabus development
  • Course planning
  • Technology integration
  • Curriculum planning

Certification

  • Wisconsin, Lifetime License, 1590046749

Timeline

Adjunct instructor

Western Technical College
08.2024 - Current

Senior Training Specialist

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
08.2023 - 04.2024

Coordinator

Southeast Minnesota Regional Distance Learning
01.2022 - 08.2023

Online Instructor

Winona Adult Basic Education
01.2022 - 08.2023

Social Studies Teacher

Cochrane-Fountain City High School
08.2003 - 01.2022

Graduate Assistant

UW-La Crosse
09.1999 - 12.2002

Lead Program Aide

Family and Children’s Center
07.1998 - 05.2000

Teaching Assistant

University of Colorado
09.1993 - 05.1995

Masters of Education - Professional Development, Broadfield Social Studies, Sociology

University of Wisconsin, La Crosse

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology, Political Science, Women’s Studies

Carroll University

No Degree Awarded - PhD. Program, Sociology

University of Colorado, Boulder

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