Hi, I’m
Sandra Dihlmann Lunday
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Experienced college-level educator with a focus on teaching, curriculum development, and online course design. Demonstrated success in engaging students and improving writing skills through innovative teaching strategies. Proficient in educational technology and classroom management, creating a collaborative environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
5
Certification
Work History
Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff, AZ
Full-Time Faculty—English
01.2005 - Current
Job overview
- Lead faculty in English, Communication, and Languages department for three years; instructor of Developmental English, College Composition, Literature, Creative Writing, Yoga, and Study Skills courses; online course developer; college publications advisor.
- Developed and delivered online courses utilizing WebCT, Blackboard, and Canvas platforms.
Coconino Community CollegeFlagstaff, AZ
Part-Time Faculty—English
01.2000 - Current
Montessori Schools of FlagstaffFlagstaff, AZ
Teacher's Aide
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Provided assistance with English and Math skills—3rd, 4th, 5th grades.
- Provided assistance with all disciplines to special needs student, 6th grade.
Northern Arizona UniversityFlagstaff, AZ
Instructor, Center for Excellence in Education
01.1999
Job overview
- Team-taught University Colloquium 101 with Carolyne White, focusing on critical reading, writing, and thinking.
The Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD
Instructor, The Writing Seminars
01.1999
Job overview
- Taught an intersession writing workshop, where students examined methods of invention by working through selected exercises.
Education
Quality Matters
Online Teaching Certificate
07.2024
YogaSix, YTT 200
Yoga Teacher Certificate
01.2024
Northern Arizona University
Master of Fine Arts from English
05.2022
University Overview
GPA: With Distinction
University of California, Berkeley
Writing Certificate
01.2018
The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts from The Writing Seminars
01.1999
University Overview
Thesis: “Revising Mute: Voices of the Working Class”; Advisor: Stephen Dixon
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts from English
01.1997
University Overview
GPA: Magna Cum Laude
Certification
- Online Teaching Certificate
- 200-hour YTT Certificate
- Laughter Yoga Certificate
- Writing Certificate
- Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Certificate
Leadership Experience
- Lead Faculty of English, Communication, and Languages
- Mountain School Board Member
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Member
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Advisor of Coconino Community College's Beta Gamma Chi Chapter
- Northern Arizona Book Festival, Board Member
- Faculty Advisor and Coordinator of CCC's Student Publications
- Faculty Mentor for incoming Associate Faculty
- Learning Assistant, Provided writing help to students
Presentations
- 2017-05-01, Delivery of Commencement Speech at Coconino Community College Commencement
- 2009-05-01, Using Student Publications in your Classroom, Professional Development Day, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2006-05-01, Critical Thinking, Professional Development Day, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2000-05-01, Mind Mapping and the Whole Brain Market, Teaching 21st Century Learners, Teaching and Learning Conference, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2000-05-01, Ash Wednesday, Northern Arizona Book Festival, Flagstaff, AZ
- 1999-05-01, Revising Mute, Northern Arizona University English Alumni Reading, Flagstaff, AZ
Related Experience
Experienced college-level educator with a focus on teaching, curriculum development, and online course design. Demonstrated success in engaging students and improving writing skills through innovative teaching strategies. Proficient in educational technology and classroom management, creating a collaborative environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity., Technology/Web Development, Curriculum development, Online course design, Certified online educator, Quality Matters peer reviewer
Educational Memberships
- Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society
- Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
- Johns Hopkins Alumni Association
- Community College Humanities Association
- National Council of Teachers of English
Budget Experience - Role
Managed budget for two Coconino Community College student publications
Program Assessment Curriculum - Responsibilities
- Compiled class and program assessment data in English
- Revised Course Outlines for English courses
- Served as a member of the CCC Curriculum Committee, Instructional Standards, and Credentialing Committee
- Attended Arizona Articulation Task Force meetings for English
Technology Web Development - Responsibilities
- Taught online courses using WebCT, Blackboard Vista, and Canvas
- Created an online version of Coconino Community College's student publication, OnCourse
- Coordinated the creation of a local literary magazine, Curios
- Created a master shell of English 101 for new faculty
Conferences Workshops
- 2024-06-01, Achieving the Dream Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana
- 2023-03-24, AZTransfer Summit, Phoenix, Arizona
- 2017-05-06, The Nonfiction Writers Conference, Phoenix, Arizona
- 2015-07-25, Taos Writing Conference, Taos, New Mexico
- 2013-05-01, Conference on College Composition and Communication, Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2005-06-03, College Board SAT Essay Reader Training, Online
- 2005-05-26, Assignment Modification Training, Flagstaff, Arizona
- 2004-08-19, Preventing Death by Lecture, Flagstaff, Arizona
- 2004-08-10, Charting our Future Destiny, Flagstaff, Arizona
- 2002-09-13, Classroom Observation Techniques, Flagstaff, Arizona
- 2000-02-12, The Teaching of English: Collision and Collaboration Conference, Tucson, Arizona
Committees
- 2023-01-01, Present, Instructional Standards Committee
- 2019-01-01, Present, Credentialing Committee
- 2019-01-01, Present, Curriculum Committee
- 2018-01-01, Writing Intensive Subcommittee
- 2013-01-01, Faculty of the Year Committee
- 2013-01-01, Convocation Committee
- 2013-01-01, Distance Learning Committee
- 2012-01-01, Search committee for CCC Librarian
- 2011-01-01, Editing Committee HLC
- 2011-01-01, Search committee for Teaching and Learning Center technician
- 2009-01-01, 2010-01-01, Co-chair of Faculty Committee
- 2009-01-01, Search committee for Developmental Math Faculty, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2006-01-01, Search committee for Administrative Assistant, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2002-01-01, Present, Student Publications Advisory Council, Coconino Community College, Flagstaff, AZ
- 2001-01-01, Search committee for Instructional Technology Coordinator, Extended Learning, Coconino Community College
Profile Link
https://bold.pro/my/sandra%2Ddihlmannlunday/620r
Awards
- Viola Award Nominee, 2017-01-01
- Full-Time Faculty of the Year Award, 2016-2017-01-01
- Phi Theta Kappa OWL Award, 2013-05-01
- Nominee for CCC Teacher of the Year, 2007-05-01
- CCC Associate Faculty of the Year, 2004-05-01
- NISOD Excellence Award, 2004-05-01
- CCC Associate Faculty of the Year Nominee, 2002-05-01
- NAU's Intro Nominee for AWP Intro Awards in Fiction, 1998-05-01
- NAU's Intro Nominee for AWP Intro Awards in Poetry, 1996-05-01
- Certificate of Appreciation—Emerging Careers for Women Conference, NAU, 1996-01-01
- Special Recognition—Arizona Center for Vocational Technological Education, 1996-01-01
- Certificate of Appreciation—Summer Youth Employment Training Program, 1996-01-01
Publications
- 2020-01-01, Cap Toss, How We Are Online
- 2018-01-01, Recipe for a Common Kitchen, Narrow Chimney
- 2018-01-01, Vermillion Beatitudes, Ursa Minor
- 2012-01-01, Eulogy in B-Flat, Curios, 18-19
- 2011-01-01, Recipe for a Common Kitchen, Curios, 1-10
- 2009-01-01, Ash Wednesday, Curios, 5-7
- 2001-01-01, Revising Mute, The Power of Words: A Diverse Gathering of Acclaimed Authors, 1-58666-658-4
- 2000-01-01, Coming of Age in Rural America, Flagstaff Live!, 22
- 2000-01-01, Love in the Barrio, Flagstaff Live!, 22
- 1999-01-01, Martyrdom, Happy, 14-16
- 1998-01-01, Dragging Down a Picador, Happy, 96-98
- 1996-01-01, Dust-Off in Saigon, Hearth, 27
- 1996-01-01, Drinking Tom Robbins, Hearth, 30
Timeline
Full-Time Faculty—English
Coconino Community College
01.2005 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Montessori Schools of Flagstaff
01.2004 - 01.2005
Part-Time Faculty—English
Coconino Community College
01.2000 - Current
Instructor, Center for Excellence in Education
Northern Arizona University
01.1999
Instructor, The Writing Seminars
The Johns Hopkins University
01.1999
Quality Matters
Online Teaching Certificate
YogaSix, YTT 200
Yoga Teacher Certificate
Northern Arizona University
Master of Fine Arts from English
University of California, Berkeley
Writing Certificate
The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts from The Writing Seminars
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts from English
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