Deborah Masters
Faculty
Rochester,NY
Summary
Innovative Educator bringing proven success in implementing technology-based curriculum delivery and assessment tools. Passionate about fostering academic development and success for every student.
Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with 14 years in postsecondary education.
· Demonstrated success in creating a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and respect.
· Human Service professional, with a commitment to prevention and health promotion through education, networking services, and training.
· Exceptional communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills with diverse individuals and constituencies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Faculty Department of Counselor Education
State University Of New York, Brockport
01.2024 - Current
- Course focus areas include historical perspectives,basic concepts, major theoretical approaches, basic techniques and skills, counseling process, various counselor roles in diverse setting.
- Implemented new technology tools into classroom environment for enhanced student engagement levels during lectures or discussions.
- Prepared course outline, curriculum and performance standard as established by Department College and State Education Program
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Assessed student performance through exams, projects, presentations, and other evaluation methods tailored to course objectives.
Adjunct Faculty Department of Human Services
Monroe Community College
01.2015 - Current
- Course focus areas include Exploring and Developing Cultural Competence, Defining, Reactions and Crisis Intervention Skills, Decision Guidance in Human Service Intervention, Stages of Grief, Loss, and Trauma, Interpersonal Communication and Learning Styles, Diagnosis and Treatment of Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, and Other Important Topics
- Work effectively in multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.
- Developed comprehensive assessments to evaluate student understanding and measure progress effectively.
- Managed course materials through online learning management system for easy accessibility by students and colleagues alike.
District Executive/Vice President
The YMCA of Greater Rochester
01.2001 - 01.2015
- Accountable for all operations within 5 unit District
- 19+ million in revenue, serving 40 thousand members and participants annually
- Maximizes function of board to create strong, diverse mix of talents and expertise need to meet current and emerging organizational needs
- Leadership of development, evaluation, revision and implementation of training and instructional modules
- Carried out comprehensive research, wrote grant applications, and evaluated viability of financial plan of project involved
- Received over $300,000 in funding in past six months
- Maintained relationships with funding organization in order to verify developments on it once grant proposal has already been submitted.
- Championed diversity initiatives within district to create more inclusive environment for all members, staff, and community members.
- Managed crisis situations effectively by implementing contingency plans that minimized disruptions to student learning and district operations.
- Improved district-wide collaboration by fostering open communication between staff, administrators, and stakeholders.
Executive Director Multiple Branches
The YMCA of Greater Rochester
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Suburban units with annual budgets of $10.5 million;
- Outstanding year-end surpluses, 25-year operating surplus record
- Highest productivity ratios through Association
- Full spectrum of membership, aquatics, health and wellbeing, strength training, youth and adult sports, before and after school age child care, large day camp, family swim center
- Established performance benchmarks for each department in alignment with organization''s strategic priorities.
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within organization to create a more inclusive work environment.
- Increased organizational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing new systems.
Adjunct Faculty
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Ontario's largest Community College with outstanding academic programs and global perspective.
Project Manager – Educator/Grant Writer
Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Provided information, education, networking services, training with variety of collaborating agencies and Institutions including; Georgian Community College, Ryerson University, The Center for Health Promotion (University of Toronto), Canadian Health Network, Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospitals.
Education
M.Sc., Guidance and Counseling Psychology -
University of Hartford
Hartford, CTB.Sc., Psychology -
McGill University
Montreal, QuebecSkills
Student Engagement
Learning Management Systems
Curriculum Development
Traditional, remote, online, virtual, and field placement components
Course Planning
Academic Writing
Traditional, remote, online, virtual, and field placement components
Timeline
Adjunct Faculty Department of Counselor Education
State University Of New York, Brockport
01.2024 - Current
Adjunct Faculty Department of Human Services
Monroe Community College
01.2015 - Current
District Executive/Vice President
The YMCA of Greater Rochester
01.2001 - 01.2015
Executive Director Multiple Branches
The YMCA of Greater Rochester
01.1999 - 01.2001
Adjunct Faculty
Seneca College of Applied Arts & Technology
01.1993 - 01.1997
Project Manager – Educator/Grant Writer
Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
01.1993 - 01.1997
M.Sc., Guidance and Counseling Psychology -
University of Hartford
B.Sc., Psychology -
McGill University