Raising chickens and goats, exploring nature, conservation, reading, painting
Diane M DeBaise
Retired teacher and consultant dietitian
Cambridge Springs,PA
Summary
Professional editorial consultant seeking part-time remote position. Extensive experience in content creation, editing, and strategy development. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering high-quality results. Skilled in project management, copyediting, and effective communication. Adaptable and dependable, with knack for meeting evolving client needs. Direct experience in creating content and editing educational curriculum, healthcare technical content and mainstream publications.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Highschool Teacher; Curriculum Consulting
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2008 - 07.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Created online courses in Earth Science and Marine Science
- Edited courses for new online curriculum, including Environmental Science, Earth Science, Marine Biology and honors-level science courses of same.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Consultant Dietitian
Self-employed
04.1990 - 06.2006
- Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessments, identifying specific needs and goals for each client.
- Provided expert guidance in menu development, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Supported weight loss goals by creating structured meal plans that prioritized nutrient-dense foods while limiting empty calories.
- Provided nutritional counseling for eating disorders, sports and weight loss.
- Created marketing and educational materials for nutritional supplement companies
- President of Northwest Pennsylvania Dietetic Association
- Presented professional development seminars for physicians, nurses and dietitians
Adjunct Professor
EUP, Gannon University, Penn State Sharon, Thiel C
09.1995 - 05.2005
- Taught Biology, Health, and Food Science courses, providing instruction to up to 40 undergraduate students.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.
- Implemented innovative teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Edinboro, PASkills
- Grammar expertise
- Audience engagement
- Fact-checking
- Copy editing
- Content development
- Marketing communications
- Infographic design
- Newsletter development
- Research and development
- Processes and procedures
- E-learning development
- Creative writing
Certification
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certification
- Pennsylvania Teacher Certification - Biology, General Science
Accomplishments
- Curriculum Design - Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for250 students.
- Curriculum Development - Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths and weaknesses. Developed innovative semester lesson plans and practical application exercises for classroom.
- Taught ESL courses to Chinese students ages 4 to 12 years through VIPkid.
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
RemoteImportant To Me
Flexible work hoursInterests
Timeline
Cyber Highschool Teacher; Curriculum Consulting
Commonwealth Charter Academy
08.2008 - 07.2024
Adjunct Professor
EUP, Gannon University, Penn State Sharon, Thiel C
09.1995 - 05.2005
Consultant Dietitian
Self-employed
04.1990 - 06.2006
Master of Science - Biology
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
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