David Putnam

• Scheduling four events per term intersecting and comparing spiritualities
• Engaging over 500 Students in rational pursuit of theism
• Interacting one on one with students.
• Organized successful student events that fostered goodwill between the organization''s stakeholders and the administration, and student body.
• Transformed company culture by promoting diversity, equity, inclusion principles throughout all organizational levels leading to increased morale among staff members.
• Facilitated cross-departmental communication, ensuring seamless integration of resources for successful project completion.
• Supported students research programs from brainstorming areas for potential research through being a guest on student-led podcasts.
• Built strong rapport with students through discussions and academic advisement.
• Conducted engaging discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
• Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
• Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.

• Founded University Department of History with five students growing to over 200 in 2 years
• Founding member of the Faculty Senate
• Secretary of the Faculty Senate
• Served on Search Committee
• Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
• Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
• Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
• Helped struggling students by providing support outside of classrooms and consistently checking in on progress.
• Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
  Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
• Increased academic achievement by providing one-on-one mentoring and support to struggling students.
• Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment encouraging open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
• Revised course objectives, course materials, instructional and assessment strategies for courses.
• Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
• Facilitated a supportive learning environment with clear expectations, constructive criticism, and open communication between students and faculty members.
• Developed innovative curriculum for interdisciplinary courses, fostering a broader understanding of various subjects for students.
• Proctored exams and provided remediation for learning improvement goals.
• Collaborated with faculty members on projects.
• Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for both classroom and distance learning applications.
• Streamlined grading process with efficient rubrics and timely feedback on assignments, improving overall workflow efficiency.
• Worked with dean to assess and evaluate courses and programs in appropriate discipline.
• Chaplain of the University

Courses/Subjects Taught: (Classes taught with a view on middle-eastern and Islamic world view)

• Civilizations and History I
• Civilizations and History II
• Introduction to Ethics.

• Participated in professional development opportunities, staying current with latest research and pedagogical techniques in history education.
• Coordinated interdisciplinary initiatives between history and other departments at institution, promoting collaboration across disciplines for richer educational experience for students.
• Cultivated strong relationships with students through individualized support and academic guidance, fostering their personal and intellectual growth.
• Delivered dynamic lectures that captivated student attention and facilitated deep comprehension of historical concepts.
• Mentored students through academic advising and career guidance, fostering their professional growth and success.
• Implemented creative assignments challenging student's analytical skills while enhancing their understanding of key themes within history courses.
• Established positive classroom environment fostering open dialogue and mutual respect among students.
• Developed engaging course syllabi, outlining clear expectations and providing comprehensive overview of course material.
• Presented historical topics in engaging ways, utilizing various teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Enhanced student understanding by incorporating primary sources and multimedia materials into lectures.
• Created lesson plans, course materials and homework assignments covering established coursework and textbook information.
• Acted ethically and professionally when conversing with students and delivering lectures to be positive role model for kids of all backgrounds.
• Conducted research on historical topics to supplement courses.
  Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions to keep students engaged and monitor group progress.

Courses/Subjects Taught:

• Western Civilization I
• Western Civilization II
• Essentials of American Government
• Faith, Reason, and Logic (Introduction to Philosophy)
• Reformation History
• Enlightenment
• History of Christian Thought
• Survey of World Views (Comparative Religion)

• Conducted Regular Chapel Services
• Officiated at 400 Memorial services and Funerals
• Aided bereaved families with final arrangements and plans
• Represented corporation owning memorial park (Cemetery Management Services) as public spokesperson
• Guest speaker at corporate gatherings
• Company representative and speaker at civic functions.
• Led small group Bible studies to promote deeper understanding of scriptural texts and foster spiritual growth among attendees.