Florencia Magni
Oak Park,IL
Summary
Student-centered professor with expertise in GIS implementation across diverse subfields of Geography with exceptional involvement and service in geographic education management. Excellent communicator among diverse parties and team-oriented work ethic.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
University Instructor
South Dakota State University
08.2019 - Current
- Enhanced communication with colleagues, department chair, Geospatial Science Center of Excellence, and other departments within the College of Natural Sciences to enrich education experience.
- Applied ArcGIS and ArcGIS Online as a solution-oriented resource for both physical and human Geography assignments.
- Played a role in hiring new faculty within the College of Natural Sciences, while also providing guidance and support to new colleagues.
- Collaborated with Department Chair in creating and implementing Geospatial Intelligence minor and certification for Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences.
- Created and implemented feedback loop mechanisms to enhance student engagement in Geography and serve their specific needs.
Head Graduate Teaching Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversaw a team of teaching assistants, coordinating meetings and maintaining open lines of communication with the graduate student supervisor.
- Co-edited three editions of the Laboratory manual for Natural Landscapes Lab and taught 6 labs of physical geography.
- Lead a team fellow graduate students and experts to implement Augmented Reality technology in the physical Geography laboratory.
- Obtained the Teaching Certificate of Highest Excellence to excel in advanced education.
- Achieved record-breaking attendance by successfully organizing South Dakota State University's 50th Geography convention. Managed volunteers, recruited speakers, raised funds, and built strong relationships with local businesses and the community.
- Received 'Outstanding Teaching Assistant' (2016-2019) and 'Outstanding Service to the Community' (2019) awards from the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences.
Education
Master of Science - Geography (GIS Specialization)
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD08.2019
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Technology implementation
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
University Instructor
South Dakota State University
08.2019 - Current
Head Graduate Teaching Assistant
South Dakota State University
08.2016 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Geography (GIS Specialization)
South Dakota State University
Similar Profiles
Kendal GreenKendal Green
Breeding Beef Unit Assistant Manager at South Dakota State UniversityBreeding Beef Unit Assistant Manager at South Dakota State University
Bethlehem AyalewBethlehem Ayalew
Community Assistant at South Dakota State UniversityCommunity Assistant at South Dakota State University
HARSHITHA BYREGOWDAHARSHITHA BYREGOWDA
IPLab Field Assistant at Image Processing Lab South Dakota State UniversityIPLab Field Assistant at Image Processing Lab South Dakota State University