Paula Michele White
5729 Covington Meadows Drive, Westerville,Ohio
Summary
Experienced educator and program coordinator with a robust background in instructional design, curriculum development, and technology integration. Skilled in fostering inclusive and collaborative learning environments. Adept at aligning educational programs with state and national standards to improve student outcomes. Seeking remote opportunities to leverage expertise in supporting educational initiatives and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Front of House Staff
Abercrombie & Fitch Corporate Café
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted baristas and back-of-house staff.
- Stocked food and drink coolers.
- Adapted quickly to implementation of new point-of-sale technology.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food, and prepared items.
- Contributed to seamless setup of events and notable gatherings.
Professor of Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
08.2000 - 05.2021
- Developed and taught courses in Educational Psychology, Equity and Social Justice, Multicultural Education, General Middle School Methods, and Middle School and Secondary Mathematics Methods.
- Observed candidates in local schools, worked with advisees, and participated in departmental and professional meetings.
- Aligned courses with state and national standards for teacher education.
- Provided letters of recommendation and other referrals to students pursuing further education programs, or postgraduate employment.
Director Middle Childhood Teacher Education Program
Ohio Wesleyan University
08.2001 - 05.2021
- Coordinated field experience and student teaching placements, optimizing candidate success through structured support.
- Facilitated mid-term and final conferences for both pre-student teaching and student teaching.
- Prepared accreditation materials for the national review of the Middle Childhood Teacher Education Program.
Database Developer
Ohio Wesleyan University
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Developed a database to generate detailed reports on individual student performance.
- Produced detailed analytical reports on educational outcomes, enhancing data-driven decision-making.
Aerospace Software Engineer
Martin Marietta Corporation
02.1984 - 02.1986
- Designed scientific software solutions, improving integration and documentation processes.
Associate Aerospace Software Engineer
Hughes Aircraft Company
06.1982 - 01.1984
- Created, tested, and implemented solutions for database functionality.
- Created mathematical libraries in Assembly Language, enhancing database functionality.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Psychology: Individual Differences
University of Houston
Houston, TexasM.A. - Mathematics Curriculum And Instruction
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, ColoradoB.S. - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Denver
Denver, ColoradoSkills
- Proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software
- Effective communication with varied individuals
- Experience in inclusive teamwork
- Team leadership
- Self-directed work ethic
- Instructional design
- Curriculum development and alignment
- Educational program assessment
- Accreditation Process Management
Leadership Experience
- Education Department Chair, 2018-2021, 2010-2013
- Chair, Academic Policy Committee, Spring 2013-Spring 2015
- Treasurer, Ohio Middle Level Professors Association, 2012-2020
- President, Ohio Middle Level Professor Association, 2010-2012
- Co-Chair, President's Commission on Racial and Cultural Diversity, 2005-2012
Awards
- Ella Fay Schaaf Rodefer Chair, 2018-2021
- Libuse L. Reed Endowed Professorship, 2017-2019
- Welch Meritorious Teaching Award, 2013-2014
- Excellence in Education Honoree - Ohio Magazine, Fall 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Front of House Staff
Abercrombie & Fitch Corporate Café
07.2022 - 07.2024
Database Developer
Ohio Wesleyan University
01.2003 - 01.2013
Director Middle Childhood Teacher Education Program
Ohio Wesleyan University
08.2001 - 05.2021
Professor of Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
08.2000 - 05.2021
Aerospace Software Engineer
Martin Marietta Corporation
02.1984 - 02.1986
Associate Aerospace Software Engineer
Hughes Aircraft Company
06.1982 - 01.1984
Ph.D. - Educational Psychology: Individual Differences
University of Houston
M.A. - Mathematics Curriculum And Instruction
University of Colorado At Boulder
B.S. - Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Denver
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