Celaine Worden
McPherson,KS
Summary
Dynamic Communications/Language Arts Professor with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Proven track record in developing online courses and advising international students. Adept at enhancing student engagement through innovative programs and community partnerships, while effectively managing departmental budgets and conducting assessments to ensure academic success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications/Language Arts Professor
Hesston College
Hesston, KS
01.2020 - Current
- Taught Public Speaking, Speech for International Students, Online Public Speaking, Introduction to Film, College Writing I, Theatre Appreciation, and First-Year Experience.
- Served as an academic advisor, assisting with enrollment, and working closely with students, the Academic Dean, and the Registrar on degree audits.
- Worked closely with the Student Success team to identify student concerns, submit academic alerts, and implement interventions.
- Served on Instructional Tech Committee and developed a fully online speech class offered through the college and Acadeum
- Served on the Faculty Council.
- Attended recruitment events and met with potential students and parents about campus activities, scholarships, class schedules, and course requirements.
- Organized the annual TheatreFest, bringing 80 high school students to campus from Kansas schools.
- Organized and sponsored a student trip to the Oklahoma City Homeless Alliance and Kansas City.
- Worked within a designated budget for the department.
- Partnered with SafeHope Women’s Shelter in Newton, KS, to devise a traveling student presentation on domestic violence.
- Directed plays and musicals for the performing arts, and partnered with Dyck Arboretum of the Plains and Harvey County Schools to improve community engagement.
- Served on Search Committees for new faculty.
Adjunct Professor, Education & Sports/Science Department
Central Christian College
McPherson, KS
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Taught Fine Arts Methods, an undergraduate course covering how to incorporate theatre, dance, music, and art into the classroom to improve student learning.
- Developed quizzes, exams, and assessment assignments.
- Worked closely with the Department Chair to coordinate off-campus student observations.
- Taught ballroom/social dance, barre, yoga, and Pilates courses.
Adjunct Professor, Performing Arts Department
McPherson College
McPherson, KS
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught Jazz and Tap Dance, an undergraduate course covering standard steps/technique, musical theatre choreography, and dance audition techniques.
Education
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Language Arts
University of Kansas
05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Education - English & Theatre
University of Kansas
05.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
University of Northern Colorado
12.2002
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in using Moodle, Jenzebar, Google Meet, Google Docs, and Zoom
- Experience advising and teaching international students
- Experience teaching and creating online courses
- Comfortable teaching large and small groups
- Experience conducting closed-loop assessments
- Experience writing syllabi and rubrics that meet course objectives
Additional Training Certifications Civic Engagement
- Roots of Justice Antiracism Training, 2022
- Theatrical Intimacy Education Best Practices
- Current certifications in Yoga FitTour, Pilates, Zumba Fitness, PlyYoga
- McPherson Community Theatre Board Member, Treasurer, 2017-Present
- Member of First United Methodist Church
Presentations
- Weekly Walk Through H-Town Podcast, 04/01/23, 09/01/23
- Hesston College Theatre Fest Workshop Presenter, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Treble Choral Festival Presenter, 2021, 2023
- 24 Hours - Speaker and co-author of SafeHope’s presentation on Domestic Violence for Harvey County Court and Community Response Team, 2022
Timeline
Communications/Language Arts Professor
Hesston College
01.2020 - Current
Adjunct Professor, Education & Sports/Science Department
Central Christian College
01.2015 - 01.2020
Adjunct Professor, Performing Arts Department
McPherson College
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Education - Curriculum & Instruction, Language Arts
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science - Education - English & Theatre
University of Kansas
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Theatre
University of Northern Colorado
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