Diana Popa
Senior Lecturer
Burlington,WY
Timeline
Senior Lecturer - University of Vermont
07.2014 - Current
Lecturer - University Of Rhode Island
10.2013 - 06.2014
Al. I. Cuza University - Ph.D., Linguistics
10.2001 - 05.2005
Tenure-Track Professor - Dunarea de Jos University of Galati
09.2001 - 05.2013
Work History
Senior Lecturer
University of Vermont
Burlington, VT
07.2014 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Lecturer
University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Advised on department hiring actions to help build cohesive and successful lecturing team.
- Delivered higher-level undergraduate and graduate courses via classroom, online and hybrid methodologies to satisfy course curricula and meet student needs.
- Conducted [Type] research with in-person and remote collaborators and presented results in scholarly publications to further enhance knowledge.
- Employed advanced knowledge of [Area of study] to teach challenging high-level courses to graduate students.
- Coordinated [Type] department curriculum to create well-rounded program that satisfied predetermined requirements.
Tenure-Track Professor
Dunarea de Jos University of Galati
Galati, Romania, N/A
09.2001 - 05.2013
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Education
Ph.D. - Linguistics
10.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Digital Literacy
- Performance Evaluations
- Lecture Delivery
- Community Outreach
- Interactive Media
- Educational Programs Evaluation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Group Instruction
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Individualized Education
Summary
Resourceful Senior Lecturer with impeccable teaching credentials and numerous scholarly articles and symposia presentations. Directed Linguistics/ESOL curriculum at a large university and managed the expansion of course offerings while adhering to high-quality standards. Superb communications and course delivery skills leading to positive results.