Gerald Voltura

• Taught business ethics, social philosophy, ethics, logic and philosophy of science courses, providing instruction to over 600 undergraduate students.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.

• Established sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation for 0ver 2,000 students
• Created OCIA for teens and children
• Established "PREP for Children with Disabilities" to support needs of children with special learning requirements.
• Established home-schooling program assisting parents in formation and evangelization of their children.
• Developed and implemented retreats for Confirmation students.
• Member of Diocesan Sacramental Preparation and Celebration Task Force
• Served as a resource for parishioners seeking guidance on matters related to faith development and spiritual growth.
• Implemented guidelines, core content curriculum and safe environment policies of Diocese of Camden.
• Spearheaded initiatives that fostered intergenerational connections within the parish community through shared learning experiences.
• Coordinated family-oriented service projects that promoted social justice awareness while reinforcing core Catholic values.
• Evaluated program effectiveness using feedback from participants, making necessary adjustments to improve outcomes.
• Established partnerships with local Catholic schools, fostering greater collaboration between parishes and educational institutions in support of faith development.
• Revitalized religious education curriculum to better align with the needs of diverse age groups and learning styles.
• Designed comprehensive sacramental preparation processes, ensuring adherence to diocesan guidelines and proper catechesis.
• Mentored catechists and provided ongoing professional development opportunities to strengthen teaching skills and enhance program quality.
• Collaborated with clergy, staff, and volunteers for successful execution of faith formation events and initiatives.
• Developed strategies to engage parents as primary educators in their children's faith formation process.
• Led planning and execution of special liturgical celebrations related to sacramental preparation milestones.
• Trained and supervised religious education instructional staff.
• Directed pre-school, toddler and infant services to provide comprehensive family support.

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• Enhanced virtual teaching effectiveness utilizing Socratic-method towards student-centered teaching.
• Assisted students in resolving common problems regarding academics, personal issues, attendance, and other challenges.
• Attained excellent student evaluations by implementing a more hands-on approach to teaching and advising.
• Supplemented traditional grading-communication methods with virtual one-on-one meetings with students.
• Taught over 100 courses in ethics, philosophy, and logic.

• Taught critical thinking and philosophy courses, providing instruction for several thousand undergraduate students for 34 years.
• Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Designed and taught initial online classes in critical thinking for UNLV Department of Philosophy (2001) and College of Southern Nevada (2003).
• Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple classes.
• Enhanced student comprehension by employing diverse teaching methods and incorporating multimedia resources.

• Taught over 250 courses in logic, ethics, and world religions over 13-year period.
• Designed online and traditional courses in philosophy.
• Submitted and maintained timely and accurate reports of student grades.
• Prepared online lessons, discussions, and lectures.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

• Designed and facilitated over 55 courses, including: Critical Thinking, Philosophical Methods and Applications, Ethics in Management, Foundations of Free Market, Mind and Machine, and History of Philosophical Thought.
• Mentored new online faculty candidates.
• Designed and led training seminars for new faculty.
• Coached new faculty in meeting school teaching requirements.
• Collaborated with faculty and students for proposed curriculum changes.
• Created and facilitated workshops to improve communications between faculty, administration, and students.

• Directed curriculum redesign to include relevant technologies.
• Reduced department budget by 40% by replacing ineffective multimedia technologies across disciplines.
• Redesigned weekly technology seminars to meet needs of faculty and students.
• Directed advanced technical support for Blackboard learning management systems.
• Expanded faculty training manuals and seminars.
• Established and directed first-generation 24-hour technical support for UAA.
• Designed custom online-curriculum for courses in psychology, geology, history, nursing, math, and library science.
• Mentored and trained first-year faculty in effective online teaching strategies, education technologies, and course design.