Michelle C. Hughes
Goleta,CA
Summary
Resourceful professional and educator recognized for high productivity, teamwork, and efficient task completion. Specializes in curriculum design, collaboration and teacher training. Excels in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring successful project outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Consultant/Author/Speaker
Self-employed
Goleta, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Organizes custom presentations and professional development workshops for educators (K-12 faculty, preservice students, and higher education faculty) on topics such as reflection, empathy, resilience, collaboration, and inclusion.
Professor of Education
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2009 - 08.2023
- Provided instruction in a variety of courses, including lecture and supervision in school placements.
- Served two terms as the Education Program Department Chair.
- Conducted research on professional teaching dispositions; published articles, book chapters, and two books: Dispositions Are a Teacher's Greatest Strength (Routledge, 2024) and Joyful Resilience As Educational Practice (Routledge, 2021).
- Collaborated and presented with colleagues at professional conferences.
- Mentored new faculty members in teaching methods and best practices.
- Developed partnerships between the college and external organizations to promote the teaching profession and Education Program.
- Served on college-wide committees tasked with developing policies or procedures.
- Organized seminars, workshops and other events.
- Advised students on academic issues and career paths.
Administrator
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Goleta, CA
10.1996 - 06.2009
- Supervised teachers, students, budgets, athletic, and student programs.
- Collaborated with parent groups and local partners to ensure student success.
Education
Ed.D. - Education
George Fox University
Newberg, OR04-2014
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
California State University
Northridge, CA12-1996
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
Westmont College
Santa Barbara, CA05-1989
Skills
- Interpersonal and written communication
- K-12 education
- Educational initiative development
- Classroom/Student teacher supervisor
- Professional development workshops
- Teaching and advising students
- Career guidance for undergraduates
- Educational program implementation
Accomplishments
- Alumni Honoree at Westmont’s 85th Anniversary Gala, October 2022.
- Bruce and Adaline Bare, Teacher of the Year Award, Social Sciences, Westmont College, May 2013.
Certification
- California Clear Administrative Services Credential
- California Clear Secondary Teaching Credential, English with Supplementary Authorization for Teaching English as a Second Language.
Timeline
Educational Consultant/Author/Speaker
Self-employed
01.2024 - Current
Professor of Education
Westmont College
08.2009 - 08.2023
Administrator
Santa Barbara Unified School District
10.1996 - 06.2009
Ed.D. - Education
George Fox University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership
California State University
Bachelor of Arts - English/Education
Westmont College
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