Karen Smiley-Robinson

• Developed, lectured, and administered courses in Cultural Anthropology with focus on Urban Anthropology in the North American context and globalization, i.e., teaching the theory and comparative analysis of cross-cultural interaction and cultural experiences in the urban context, historical context, and in juxtaposition to other cultural contexts.
• Taught anthropological research approaches, methodologies, and theories for cultural data collection and analysis, including but limited to interviewing, survey development, observational skills, textual analysis. and so on.
• Developed, taught, and administered courses for Introduction to Anthropology, American Culture, Women in the Global Context, Development and Underdevelopment, Human Nature with a four-fields approach to understanding violence.
• Studied and analyzed current topics and delivered effective presentations to students from all majors and with an overall 9.7% international/ELS student population.
• Developed and implemented courses using Canvas and Sakai LMS integrating multimedia presentations, digital coursework and testing, digital supplemental materials that utilized video, audio, and animation elements.
• Developed and implemented techniques and strategies based on human-centered principles of Urban Anthropology and principle for emerging professional in globalized markets.
• Developed teaching approaches for all majors to improve learning, students’ performances, and students’ integration of anthropological principles for real-world practices in an equitable and diverse labor force.
• Established and revised as needed course specific policies and documented those along with critical university and department policies.
• Migrated lectures and courses for synchronous, asynchronous, and mixed presentations, using Canvas LMS, PowerPoint and Google Sites.
• Used and integrated Excel, Canvas LMS, and iClicker Student Engagement System to keep accurate records of students' polling, in-class quizzes, attendance, and grades.
• Embedded technological options and supplemental videos & course materials, various publishing online packages and iClicker Student Engagement System into Canvas Course Management System to add better functionality for students and improved monitoring of students' course performances.
• Organized, prepared, and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for 2 to 3 different courses per semester.
• Demonstrated superb organization skills in classroom and with student records with specific attention to school policies for documentation.
• Taught applied anthropology classes for non-science majors such as students in business operations, business procedures, and application of computer technologies.
• Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
• Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
• Completed classroom planning by creating and preparing exams, classroom discussions and lectures.
• Designed and delivered class instructions to meet, if not exceed, course competencies.
• Developed and kindled professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Organized, prepared, and revised Anthropology of Violence, Gender Studies, and American Culture course materials and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Collaborated with university advisors and the athletic department to track targeted students’ progress.
• Collaborated with the university’s deans in tracking and advising various students regarding critical, personal, and academic issues.
• Examined and critiqued course material while incorporating instructor-specific policies.
• Developed and implemented multi-sensory curricula for improved learning and student performance.
• Assisted department chair through development and instruction in asynchronous anthropology course.
• Advised students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
• Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.

• Provided advisory services to students in the Anthropology Department while primary department advisor was on sabbatical.
• Conducted academic advisement services for students on a recurring basis to maintain educational progression.
• Assisted students in devising tailored Senior Capstone title and proposal development, preparation of model upgrade reports demonstrating progress and compilation of collaborative example chapters.
• Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
• Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness, and academic value on potential research.
• Provided support and assistance to curriculum development professionals for anthropology majors/minors and dual majors.
• Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives and university retention goals.
• Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
• Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
• Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.

Consulted with candidates on primary research, data collection, bibliographies, and model writing assistance.

• Developed and taught courses in Blackboard LMS integrating multimedia presentations, digital coursework, digital supplemental materials that utilized video, audio, and animation elements.
• Developed and implemented multisensory and multimedia curriculum for improved learning and student performance.
• Integrated technological and multimedia options and course materials for assignments, testing, and reviewing performance into Blackboard LMS to add better functionality for students and to improve instructors monitoring and performance assessment.
• Developed, lectured, and administrated courses in Introduction to Anthropology with a four-fields approach (Biological, Archaeological, Linguistic & Cultural), Contemporary Issues in Sociology, Media & Society, and Cultural Anthropology with focus on Urban Anthropology in the North American context.
• Taught the theoretical and comparative analysis of cross-cultural interactions and cultural experiences in the urban context within historical contexts, and in juxtaposition to other cultural contexts.
• Taught anthropological research approaches, methodologies, and theories for cultural data collection and analysis, including but limited to interviewing, survey development, observational skills, textual analysis. and so on.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Organized, prepared, and revised course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software for 2 to 3 different courses per semester.
• Established and revised as needed course specific policies and documented those along with critical university and department policies.
• Studied and analyzed current topics and delivered effective presentations to students from all majors and with overall 5% international/ELS student population from 32 nations.
• Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
• Created and designed quizzes, tests and projects to assess student knowledge.
• Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
• Used PowerPoint and Google Classroom technology to give presentations to student classrooms.
• Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
• Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.
• Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
• Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills, and strengths.