Karin Dahmann
Brenham,TX
Summary
Accomplished Speech Communication Professor at Blinn College, adept in curriculum creation and fostering diversity awareness. Excelled in building interactive learning environments, significantly enhancing student engagement and academic achievement. Skilled in critical thinking and classroom management, consistently updated courses to meet academic standards, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in education.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Speech Communication Professor
Blinn College
08.1999 - Current
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Evaluated student progress using both formative and summative assessments to provide targeted feedback for continuous improvement.
- Ensured curriculum alignment with academic standards through regular course review and updates.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Graded tests and assignments and uploaded to school database.
- Taught SPCH 1315 classes; face to face, blended and online. Each class had approximately 20 to 28 students in each class. Teaching 5 classes in the fall and spring semesters.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.1981
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Speech, Drama & English
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.1978
Some College (No Degree) - Speech Communication
University of North Texas
Denton, TXSkills
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Student mentoring
- Course planning
- Curriculum creation
- Online teaching
- Diversity awareness
- Classroom management
Certification
- Quality Matters (QM) certified Online Course Reviewer
- Blinn College Online Course Reviewer, 2024
Timeline
Speech Communication Professor
Blinn College
08.1999 - Current
- Quality Matters (QM) certified Online Course Reviewer
- Blinn College Online Course Reviewer, 2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Stephen F. Austin State University
Bachelor of Arts - Teaching Speech, Drama & English
Sam Houston State University
Some College (No Degree) - Speech Communication
University of North Texas
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