Kendall Elizabeth Sooter
Scotts Valley,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Professor, Tenured Faculty for Communication Studies
Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
05.2020 - Current
- Co-chair of the Communication Studies Department, focusing on Student Learning Outcomes and Assessments
- Instructor in the Communication Studies, Environmental Science, and Engineering Departments.
- Co-organizer for Student Equity Office “Cabrillo Talks” highlighting student voices 2024, 2025, 2027
- Preceded by Full-Time Temporary Contract for Academic Year, Cabrillo College, August 2019- May 2020
- Appointee and voting member of the Professional Development Committee, Academic Council
- Facilitator for Professional Development sessions on Student Wellness, AI in the Classroom, Sustainable Culture, and Equity in Assessments.
- Marketing Manager for Internal Professional Development 2019-2023
- Cabrillo College Faculty Union Communications Director
- Instructor for the course Action for Sustainability (ES 50), a capstone Environmental Science course for students attaining the Sustainability Certificate.
- Earth Week Co-organizer
- Member of the Sustainability & Climate Planning Committee to rewrite the Sustainability Plan for the College with student collaboration.
- Sustainable Culture member to bring sustainability across disciplines to advance sustainable missions and goals for the campus through curriculum.
Study Abroad Co-Coordinator & Instructor
San José State University
Berlin, Mitte, Germany
10.2018 - 08.2019
- Creation of curriculum for Urban Adaptability & Sustainability and Culture in Berlin.
- Co-Coordinator for the 2019 Berlin Communication Study Abroad Program.
- Worked with local partnerships to implement hands-on learning opportunities in land-use, agriculture, hospitality, and multiple walking educational tours.
Lecturer
San José State University
San José, California
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Instructor for Public Speaking, Communication Writing, and Global Climate Change.
- Created diverse writing courses focusing on sustainability and social justice.
- Developed course materials, assignments, and syllabi for Public Speaking classes centered on business, environmental advocacy, and social justice.
Lecturer
Cabrillo College
Aptos, California
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Lecturer for Public Speaking (COMM 1), Listening (COMM 6), and Communication Process (COMM 10) courses.
- Served the college in other capacities that continued through to the temporary full-time position.
Associate Instructor
Pathfinders Nature Mentoring
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Co-Teacher for Outdoor Nature Pre-school and Elementary Afterschool sessions.
- Lessons focus on environmental education, outdoor safety, and forming a sense of place for students aged 3 to 10.
- Common lessons emphasize the identification of native flora and fauna.
Lecturer
Gavilan College
Gilroy, California
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Instructor for Public Speaking, Communication Theory, and Small Group Communication.
- Syllabi, class lessons, and course overview were self-developed measures for meeting student learning outcomes.
Graduate Teaching Associate
San José State University
San José, California
08.2014 - 05.2016
Education
Master of Science - Sustainability Education
Prescott College
Prescott, AZ08-2026
Master’s - Speech Communication
San José State University
CA01-2016
Bachelor’s - Communication Studies
California State University at Channel Islands
CA01-2013
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Team leadership
- Student mentoring
- Sustainability Implementation
- Social justice advocacy
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Performance evaluations
- Research leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Certification
Mediator Certification, 2013, Ventura Center for Dispute Management, Ventura, CA
FELLOWSHIPS & INSTITUTES
- Global Environments Summer Academy Fellowship, Global Diversity Foundation June 2024-August 2024 University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute Oxford, United Kingdom
- Professional Social Justice Training Institute, Social Justice Training Institute, December 2024 Long Beach, California
Timeline
Full Professor, Tenured Faculty for Communication Studies
Cabrillo College
05.2020 - Current
Study Abroad Co-Coordinator & Instructor
San José State University
10.2018 - 08.2019
Lecturer
Cabrillo College
08.2018 - 05.2019
Lecturer
San José State University
08.2016 - 08.2019
Associate Instructor
Pathfinders Nature Mentoring
08.2016 - 06.2018
Lecturer
Gavilan College
08.2016 - 05.2018
Graduate Teaching Associate
San José State University
08.2014 - 05.2016
Master’s - Speech Communication
San José State University
Bachelor’s - Communication Studies
California State University at Channel Islands
Master of Science - Sustainability Education
Prescott College