Deborah Wallace
Youngstown,Ohio
Summary
Seasoned educator and facilitator experienced in curricula development, implementing various teaching approaches, student-success centered approach. Proven excellence and evaluation methods, data collection, and various disciplines for charter school students. A tenured professional with a strong history of engagement with educational committees, advisory groups, and community programs to create collaborative bonds with non-profit organizations and schools to meet the needs of students and families in local communities. Targeting a teaching position or a educational management position.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor of Education-Online
Eastern Gateway Community College
Youngstown, Ohio
08.2019 - Current
- Distributed course syllabus and responded to student questions and concerns regarding standards, material, grading, and progression
- Organized, prepared, and revised Educational teaching material and applied technological options for online and course-related software
- Developed course assignment assessments and rubrics
- Managed Canvas, online learning management system to delivery quality content to first-year through senior students
- Tracked student assignments, attendance, and test scores and entered into online database to provide real-time progress monitoring
- Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussions of topics relevant to course work to boost student learning and retention
- Taught 60 undergraduate classes per semester in educational foundations and diverse classrooms
- Instructed students using lectures, discussions and demonstrations in educating diverse populations
Diversity in American Society, Adjunct Professor
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
04.2015 - Current
- Designed course syllabus and taught the course face-to-face and 100% online. Course content centered on culturally diverse issues and formal and informal systems of inequality
- Examined plights of marginalized people through sociological, political, and cultural theories
- Exposed students to culturally diverse peer student support services and campus resources
- Facilitated weekly student lead discussions around issues of diversity, sexism, racism, able-ism
- Organized and moderated student presentations on issues around diversity
- Taught Diversity in American Society courses, providing instruction to up to 100 undergraduate students face-to-face and 100 % online
- Utilized various methods, including exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension and monitored student performance using automated reporting system
- Implemented an outreach component for students to volunteer at local food pantries, homeless shelters, as an experiential learning component to the course
- Developed "Diversity in Action in Ohio" project for online students to identify a problem that an organization faced helping a diverse population and to proposed a practical solution to the problem. Students had to present a proposal to the instructor and to the identified organization and work with key organization staff to come up with a viable solution and video record their presentation of the solution
- Designed and Implemented a "interview a potential mentor project" for students to identify vocational, professional or academic mentor who was working in the students' academic field or intended major. Interviewee had to be someone from a diverse background and students had to video record conducting the interview and upload the video to Youtube or to a PowerPoint to present to the class
- Connected students with local organizations and businesses that aligned with their major and with a component of societal diversity in America
Music Teacher
Summit Academies
Youngstown, Ohio
11.2019 - Current
- Maintained student records and evaluated each pupil's musical growth, performance and musical understanding.
- Taught students to identify different instruments from instrument's sound and shape.
- Guided and instructed 53 music students in music theory and instrument playing.
- Oversaw student progress by reviewing performance utilizing metrics.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions and chords.
Certified Long-Term Substitute Teacher
National Heritage Academies/Stambaugh Charter Academy
Youngstown , Ohio
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Set and communicated classroom rules grounded in community respect, personal responsibility and understanding of communal relationships and trust
- Tutored children individually and in small groups to help them overcome difficulty in mastering subjects of reading, math, history, geography, art, music, English
- Mentored, counseled students with behavioral issues and academic problems
- Collaborated with staff members and teachers to implement classroom instruction and school and classroom policies
- Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules
- Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments
- Implemented outlined grading and assessment techniques to document growth, development and knowledge advancements during teacher absence
- Liaisoned between several community organizations and Stambaugh Charter Academy
- Nurtured and built mutually beneficial relationships with 10 local organizations including MYCAP (Mahoning Youngstown Community Action Partnerships, Catholic Charities, Rescue Mission, and Good Samaritan House for Stambaugh Charter Academy administration and parents in need of emergency services
- Secured donation of washer and dryer from State Farm Insurance company for students to wash their clothes
Black Experience, Instructor
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio
01.2015 - Current
- Developed section -specific final projects each section of the Black Experience history course (Section I-1619-1877), (Section II-1877-1954),(Section III- 1954-Present)
- Fostered students' commitment to lifelong learning by connecting course materials to broader themes, current events, and community outreach
- Wrote course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Designed, administered, evaluated midterm and final examinations
- Coached students on public speaking and presentation skills
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning
- Collaborated with other faculty members to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Collected, analyzed, and tracked data on student progress using the learning management system, Desire2Learn (Brightspace), and Excel to update and enhance learning plans
- Wrote reading lists to optimize student experience and enhance understandings of Black History and American history
- Minimized learning gaps and effectively instructed and motivated students through various teaching aids and approaches
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress
Pan African Studies, Instructor
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Designed course curriculum that implemented core competencies of Pan African studies- exploring educational tools and educational contributions of African Americans to impact social, political, and economic change
- Taught course face-to-face and as a hybrid course (30% online)
- Facilitated learning and understanding of key philosophical paradigms of integrationist, separatist, nationalist theories of African American formal and informal education
- Created and implemented core curriculum project where students integrated Pan African philosophical paradigms with composing solutions to a current local issue impacting the African American community (Pan African Studies in Action Project)
Assistant to Program Director
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
09.2012 - 06.2014
- Established a cooperative beneficial relationship with key administrators to transition Public Administration and Urban Studies department to the new environment
- Executed an effective stream-lined the communication process between Public Administration and Urban Studies and Political Science students
- Performed key tasks such as running reports in people soft and Student academic auditing system DARS
- Managed assistantship relationships with relationships with key public and non-government that employed department students as their graduate assistants or research assistants
- Advised masters students in their scholastic performance and progress within the Public Administration and Urban Studies and Political Science departments
Graduate Assistant/Instructional Support/Teaching Assistant
The University of Akron
Akron, OH
08.2009 - 08.2014
- Assisted faculty members with data collection for potential academic publications
- Prepared reports, PowerPoint presentations, manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewers
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time
- Created lesson materials, visuals,and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Oversaw groups of over 3 students and assisted with academic projects
- Organized various class presentations and new course materials as directed by professor
Diversity Management Coordinator
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2000 - 08.2006
- Developed and implemented specific recruitment projects and evaluation rubrics and
- Created semi-annual reports pertaining to recruitment of diverse populations for each year
- Increased university interdepartmental relationships from 7% to 15% participation to assure student success
- Explained institutional fee structure, amenities, courses offered and facilities to prospective students and parents
- Developed B.O.N.D(Building Our Network of Diversity) (communication series) for prospective diverse population of students
- Developed cost-savings and new solutions to existing problems through persistent research and innovation
- Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunications by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions
Associate Director of Admission
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2004 - 08.2006
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression,and career options
- Increased university's minority student population by 9% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies, and parent engagement plans
- Conferred with local, regional, and national college counselors, guidance counselors, and parent groups at feeder schools to identify good-fit prospective students
- Strengthened technological and digital operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends
- Kept department financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records
- Maintained regular contact with clients and identified opportunities to deliver added value to client relationships
Education
Ph.D. - Public Administration and Urban Studies
The University Of Akron
Akron, OH2018
Master of Arts - Online Instructional Technology
The University Of Akron
Akron Ohio2018
Master of Arts - Higher Education
Geneva College
Beaver Falls, PA2000
Skills
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Online curriculum development and management
- Research
- Project management
- Web-page design/Html
- Clear, concise verbal and written communicator
- Curriculum Development
- Educational programming planning/Implementation
- Lecturer
- Student Evaluation
- Online teaching
- Educational leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Technology integration
- Program Development
- Leadership
Affiliations
- Member: University of Akron's ExCEL Center Faculty Member Advisory Council (October 2015-Present)
- Member: Pan African Studies Advisory Council (March 2015-Present)
- Member: American Society of Public Administrators (2010 - Present)
- Member: Conference of Minority Public Administrators (2010 - Present)
Certification
Long-term substitute teaching licensure in the state of Ohio
Timeline
Music Teacher
Summit Academies
11.2019 - Current
Adjunct Professor of Education-Online
Eastern Gateway Community College
08.2019 - Current
Certified Long-Term Substitute Teacher
National Heritage Academies/Stambaugh Charter Academy
10.2018 - 05.2019
Diversity in American Society, Adjunct Professor
The University of Akron
04.2015 - Current
Black Experience, Instructor
The University of Akron
01.2015 - Current
Pan African Studies, Instructor
The University of Akron
08.2014 - 05.2018
Assistant to Program Director
The University of Akron
09.2012 - 06.2014
Graduate Assistant/Instructional Support/Teaching Assistant
The University of Akron
08.2009 - 08.2014
Diversity Management Coordinator
Carnegie Mellon University
05.2000 - 08.2006
Associate Director of Admission
Carnegie Mellon University
02.2004 - 08.2006
Ph.D. - Public Administration and Urban Studies
The University Of Akron
Master of Arts - Online Instructional Technology
The University Of Akron
Master of Arts - Higher Education
Geneva College
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