Susan Slavicz
Teacher
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Student-centered Professor with expertise in communications and Humanities. Offers 35 year background supporting students, developing instructional plans and organizing and grading exams and tests. Commended for sustaining effective learning environment through prepared classes and relevant assignments and consistently achieving classroom management and academic goals. Extensive experience in professional development (preparation and teaching) for instructors at the college level. Reliable Group
Facilitator known for being a capable, well-trained professional. A compassionate leader and team-driven employee with undeniable interpersonal skills. Pursuing a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilitator
Lumen Technologies
09.2021 - Current
- Facilitate professional development circles in Active Learning and Evidence-Based Teaching
- Facilitate dialogue between participants to provide best possible program and individualized improvements
Professor
Florida State College At Jacksonville
01.1990 - 12.2022
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Director for the Academy for Teaching and Learning
Florida State College At Jacksonville
01.2017 - 05.2022
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership, English
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL 2014
Master of Arts - Education
Jacksonville University
08.1980
BA - English, Education
Jacksonville University
1975
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Online Class Discussion
- Research and Analysis
- Class Organization
- Lectures and Discussions
- Student Performance Evaluation
- Group and Individual Instruction
Affiliations
TYCA- Southeast, Advertising manager, 1999 – 2005. TYCA-Southeast, Treasurer, 2008 – 2012 TYCA-Southeast, Chair, 2013-2014 TYCA-Southeast, National Representative to NCTE, 2015-2018 TYCA-Southeast, Nominating Chair 2021-2023 Member, National Organization for Teachers of English (NCTE) Member, International Educational Honor Society (Pi Lambda Theta)
Additional Information
Awards
- Who's Who in American Education
- Semifinalist, Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction Award, FACC
- Outstanding Faculty Award, FCCJ, 1999
- TYCA-Southeast Bill Doster Distinguished Service Award 2019
Publications
Article, “Learning is not Static,” Nov., 1990. English Journal .
Contributed peer evaluations to second edition, Writing Strategies for Collaboration by Mary Sue Koeppel.
Article, “Assessing Writing Instruction – A Semester's Research Project,” TYCA Journal, Nov. 1998.
Article, “The Significance of Disney's Super Soap Weekend ,” Studies in Popular Culture , Oct. 2002.
Article, “On Commercial Christian Radio, God is a Woman,” Studies in Popular Culture , April, 2005.
Lead author for online course and book, English Composition II Writing about Nonfiction Prose 2008.
Dissertation, Building a Professional Learning Community at the University Level: A Case Study of an Information Fluency Initiative . University of North Florida, Spring, 2014.
Co-Author, Article, “Meeting Outcomes Assessment: An Opportunity for Partnership: The Results Are In” Academic Plagiarism: Librarians' Solo and Collaborative Efforts to Curb Academic Plagiarism, 2021
Courses Taught:
- College Composition I and II
- Introduction to Literature
- Early American Literature
- Professional Development for faculty: Interactive activities for the classroom, online techniques for engaging students, Avoiding Plagiarism
Timeline
Facilitator
Lumen Technologies
09.2021 - Current
Director for the Academy for Teaching and Learning
Florida State College At Jacksonville
01.2017 - 05.2022
Professor
Florida State College At Jacksonville
01.1990 - 12.2022
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership, English
University of North Florida
Master of Arts - Education
Jacksonville University
BA - English, Education
Jacksonville University
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