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Sandra Petersen

St. George,UT

Summary


Strong background in Education with a proven ability to enhance institutional and departmental effectiveness through team collaboration, innovative problem solving, and a results-driven approach. Skilled in teaching, curriculum development, policy implementation, and fostering academic excellence through coaching.


Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Provost for Academic Success

Dixie State University
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Contributed to accreditation success by maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and participating in regular reviews and reports.
  • Resolved staff member and student conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate solutions.
  • Promoted success through a variety of innovative practices, including the development of a yearly conference presented for and by faculty, a Student Success Center to support student learning, and an administrative collaboration team.
  • Facilitated the development of assessment tools for measuring student learning outcomes at both programmatic and course levels, facilitating continuous improvement efforts within academic departments.

Associate Professor of Education

Dixie State University
08.2008 - 08.2017
  • Led discussions on relevant topics and issues in field.
  • Planned and implemented engaging lectures and activities for students.
  • Provided students with individualized instruction to meet learning objectives.
  • Served on faculty senate and numerous other committees.
  • Supervised students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Davis School District
08.2004 - 08.2008
  • Developed and implemented innovative educational strategies aligned with district goals and state standards.
  • Monitored curriculum development and instructional and assessment programs ensuring a quality education for all students.
  • Managed budgets and allocated resources effectively through a collaborative process known as Interest Based Facilitation.

University of Utah Education Liaison

University of Utah and Davis School District
08.1995 - 08.1997
  • Supported University of Utah student teachers and their mentors through regular observations, coaching, and collaborative goal settings.
  • Designed workshops and other learning experiences for students and teachers.
  • Identified exemplary schools for student teacher placements.

Education

Ph.D. - Education

University of Utah
Salt Lake City

Master of Science - Education

Weber State University
Ogden, UT

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Dayton
Dayton, OH

Skills

  • Personal and professional ethics
  • Collaboration
  • Academic leadership
  • Accreditation compliance
  • Relationship-building
  • Academic advising

Awards

DSU Excellence in Education Award

Distinguished Service, Utah Women Educational Administrators' Association

Phi Delta Kappa inductee

Nominee, Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching

Teacher of the Year, Crestview Elementary

Teacher of the Year, first runner up, Davis School District

Timeline

Associate Provost for Academic Success

Dixie State University
08.2017 - 08.2018

Associate Professor of Education

Dixie State University
08.2008 - 08.2017

Assistant Superintendent of Schools

Davis School District
08.2004 - 08.2008

University of Utah Education Liaison

University of Utah and Davis School District
08.1995 - 08.1997

Ph.D. - Education

University of Utah

Master of Science - Education

Weber State University

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

University of Dayton

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