Meredith Brown
Waco,Texas
Summary
Well-qualified Professor with a strong history of developing and implementing solid lessons that meet or exceed pedagogical standards. Competent in teaching health care topics, including Medical Humanities, outlining assignments, and mentoring students to achieve academic success.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
McLennan Community College
09.2015 - Current
- Provides leadership to faculty regarding program goals and duties, including budgetary, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, and course/semester planning.
- Participates in recruiting events and conducts advising to current and prospective students.
- Provides ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Supervises program staff, managing and evaluating performance to provide high-quality services to program participants.
- Communicates regularly with stakeholders, updating on progress to build support for the program.
- Maintains professional relationships with the program's affiliated clinical partners
Radiologic Technology Instructor (Professor - Tenured)
McLennan Community College
01.2017 - Current
- Provides didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction through face-to-face, two-way communication, and online instructional resources.
- Delivers engaging curriculum through diverse methods of classroom instruction, computer lab activities, and online learning systems.
- Attends faculty meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of current teaching strategies and content knowledge related to Radiologic Technology.
Radiologic Technology Instructor (Associate Professor)
McLennan Community College
01.2011 - Current
Radiologic Technology Instructor (Assistant Professor)
McLennan Community College
01.2009 - Current
Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor
Providence Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2009
- Implemented and managed all radiology policies.
- Directed and motivated a team of 15 professionals to deliver cost-effective, high-quality patient care.
- Adhered to compliance requirements and held all team members to same standards.
- Provided training and coaching to less experienced radiology team members.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Medical Center of Plano
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Produced high-quality images for accurate, reliable review and interpretation.
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Staff Radiologic Technologist
Medical Center of Plano
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Educated patients on procedure details, provided instructions and answered questions to minimize anxiety and improve cooperation.
- Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop, and produce diagnostic images.
- Captured images using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms, and patients' bedsides.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Practice Management
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX2014
Bachelor of Science - Professional Development And Advanced Patient Care
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2011
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
McLennan Community College
Waco, TX1997
Skills
- Innovative Teaching Methods
- Learning Strategies
- Instruction Methodologies
- Program Improvements
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Mentor Students
- Curriculum Standards
- Professional Development
- Tracking Student Progress
- Classroom Instruction
- Evaluate Assignments
Timeline
Radiologic Technology Instructor (Professor - Tenured)
McLennan Community College
01.2017 - Current
Program Director
McLennan Community College
09.2015 - Current
Radiologic Technology Instructor (Associate Professor)
McLennan Community College
01.2011 - Current
Radiologic Technology Instructor (Assistant Professor)
McLennan Community College
01.2009 - Current
Diagnostic Radiology Supervisor
Providence Health Center
01.2003 - 01.2009
Lead Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist
Medical Center of Plano
01.2000 - 01.2003
Staff Radiologic Technologist
Medical Center of Plano
01.1997 - 01.2000
Master of Science - Clinical Practice Management
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science - Professional Development And Advanced Patient Care
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Applied Science - Radiologic Technology
McLennan Community College
Licensure Certification
- American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (Certified & Registered RT - Radiography), 322624
- Texas Medical - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) Board, 19333
Professional Appointments
Board Director for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT); the program’s accrediting body – April 2021 - Present
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Subcommittee for Program of Study, Radiologic Technology
Professional Organizations
Texas Society of Radiologic Technology Annual Meeting & Conference (TxSRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT)
Publications
Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology, September/October 2022, Vol. 94 No. 1; and the Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Fall 2022, Vol. 31, No. 2 -
"Incorporating Interview Components to Assess Noncognitive Attributes for Program Admissions"
Upcoming Publications - November/December 2023
Journal of American Society of Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy
"Making a Positive Effect on the Credentialing Exam Pass Rate"
Conferences
JRCERT Accreditation Seminar & Outcomes Assessment Workshop – Nov 2017
Siemens Symposium – April 2018
TCCTA – “Leading from the Middle” - July 2018
Perkins – MCC Workshop – July 2018
ACERT – Feb 2019, Feb 2020
TCCTA – “Leading from the Middle” - July 2019
Professional Development
- Complete Vitality in Mission program (Fall 2012)
- Starfish training (October 2012)
- Completed Great Teacher’s Seminar– April 2012
- Completed Great Teacher’s Seminar– April 2013
- Completed Great Teacher’s Seminar– February 2014
- Mentor/Mentee Program (2015-16)
- Faculty Summer Institute (2012) (2016) (2018)
- Completed Learning Theories & Practices Certification (2016-17)
- Program Director Mentoring – (2017-18)
- Combined Professional (on campus) Presentations – (2017-18)
- Completed Emotional Intelligence for Teaching Certification (2018-19)
- Faculty Learning Committees – Metacognition (Step Credit)
- Bi-annual Professional Development Days
Collegiality
- Instructional Council 2013-14 and 2014-15
- Radiologic Technology Faculty Committee
- First Responders (CERT) Committee
- Faculty Council - 2014-15, 2015-16 (2nd term),2016-17 (3rd term), 2017-18 (4th term), and 2022-23
- Scholar Day Committee - Ongoing and Bi-annual event
- Distinguished Lecture Series Committee 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20
- Compliance Assist Replacement Advisory Committee – Spring 2019
- Associate Degree Nursing Program Director Screening/Hiring Committee
- Served on Licensed Vocational Nursing Formal Grievance Committee
- Alumni Selection Committee - Since 2019
- Strategic Enrollment Committee - 2021-present day
- Quality Enhancement Plan Advisory Committee - Since Fall 2021
Philanthropic and Community Involvement
- Attended Commencement ceremonies as MCC faculty
- Volunteered MCC Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament (annually since 2010)
- Participated in hospitality luncheons and presentations for the VPI process
- Participated in Girls Scouts STEM Fest 2017
- Presented for High School counselors regarding Health Professions Pathways
- Presented for High School counselors during CAN Week
- Served on Belton ISD’s Career and Technology Education Advisory Committee (2019-present)
- Served on Salado ISD’s Health Advisory Committee (2019)
- Serve on Waco ISD Career and Technology Education Advisory Committee (Since 2021)
- Rad Tech Student Org Advisor and participant in Community Service Projects – Christian Woman’s Job Corp, Lion’s Heart Pantry for WISD, and Fuzzy Friends
Presentations/Teaching on Campus
- Developed and Presented at Spring 2016 Professional Development Day – “Enhancing Communication”
- Developed and Presented at Spring 2018 Professional Development Day – “Student Learning Outcomes”
- Developed and Presented Health Professions presentation § President’s Council, Board of Trustees, and Foundation Board – 2018
- Faculty Summer Institute Presentation – “Age Diversity” – May 2018
- Developed and Presented at Spring 2022 PD Day – “Healthy Thinking”
- Faculty Summer Institute Presentation – “Motivation” – May 2022
- Teach Professional Development Leadership course - Annually, 2019-2023
Licensure Certification
- American Registry for Radiologic Technologists (Certified & Registered RT - Radiography), 322624
- Texas Medical - Medical Radiologic Technologist (MRT) Board, 19333
Professional Appointments
Board Director for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT); the program’s accrediting body – April 2021 - Present
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Subcommittee for Program of Study, Radiologic Technology
Professional Organizations
Texas Society of Radiologic Technology Annual Meeting & Conference (TxSRT)
American Society of Radiologic Technology (ASRT)
Publications
Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology, September/October 2022, Vol. 94 No. 1; and the Journal of the American Society of Radiologic Technology, Radiation Therapy, Fall 2022, Vol. 31, No. 2 -
"Incorporating Interview Components to Assess Noncognitive Attributes for Program Admissions"
Upcoming Publications - November/December 2023
Journal of American Society of Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy
"Making a Positive Effect on the Credentialing Exam Pass Rate"
Conferences
JRCERT Accreditation Seminar & Outcomes Assessment Workshop – Nov 2017
Siemens Symposium – April 2018
TCCTA – “Leading from the Middle” - July 2018
Perkins – MCC Workshop – July 2018
ACERT – Feb 2019, Feb 2020
TCCTA – “Leading from the Middle” - July 2019
Professional Development
- Complete Vitality in Mission program (Fall 2012)
- Starfish training (October 2012)
- Completed Great Teacher’s Seminar– April 2012
- Completed Great Teacher’s Seminar– April 2013
- Completed Great Teacher’s Seminar– February 2014
- Mentor/Mentee Program (2015-16)
- Faculty Summer Institute (2012) (2016) (2018)
- Completed Learning Theories & Practices Certification (2016-17)
- Program Director Mentoring – (2017-18)
- Combined Professional (on campus) Presentations – (2017-18)
- Completed EI for Teaching Certification (2018-19)
- FLC – Metacognition (Step Credit)
- Bi-annual PD Days
Collegiality
- Instructional Council 2013-14 and 2014-15
- Radiologic Technology Faculty Committee
- First Responders (CERT) Committee
- Faculty Council - 2014-15, 2015-16 (2nd term),2016-17 (3rd term), 2017-18 (4th term), and 2022-23
- Scholar Day Committee - Ongoing and Bi-annual event
- Distinguished Lecture Series Committee 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-20
- Compliance Assist Replacement Advisory Committee – Spring 2019
- ADN PD Screening/Hiring Committee
- Served on LVN Formal Grievance Committee
- Alumni Selection Committee - Since 2019
- Strategic Enrollment Committee - 2021-present day
- QEP Advisory Committee - Since Fall 2021
Philanthropic and Community Involvement
- Attended Commencement ceremonies as MCC faculty
- Volunteered MCC Foundation’s Annual Golf Tournament (annually since 2010)
- Participated in hospitality luncheons and presentations for the VPI process
- Participated in Girls Scouts STEM Fest 2017
- Presented for High School counselors regarding Health Professions Pathways
- Presented for High School counselors during CAN Week
- Served on Belton ISD’s CTE Advisory Committee (2019-present)
- Served on Salado ISD’s Health Advisory Committee (2019)
- Serve on Waco ISD CTE Advisory Committee (Since 2021)
- Rad Tech Student Org Advisor and participant in Community Service Projects – Christian Woman’s Job Corp, Lion’s Heart Pantry for WISD, and Fuzzy Friends
Presentations/Teaching on Campus
- Developed and Presented at Spring 2016 PD Day – “Enhancing Communication”
- Developed and Presented at Spring 2018 PD Day – “Student Learning Outcomes”
- Developed and Presented Health Professions presentation § President’s Council, Board of Trustees, and Foundation Board – 2018
- FSI Presentation – “Age Diversity” – May 2018
- Developed and Presented at Spring 2022 PD Day – “Healthy Thinking”
- FSI Presentation – “Motivation” – May 2022
- Teach ZPOD 1080 Leadership course - Annually, 2019-2023
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