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Victoria Macdonald

Humble,TX

Summary

Dedicated and experienced online adjunct professor with a proven track record of leveraging extensive knowledge and proficiency in the Canvas Learning Management System. Recognized for delivering dynamic virtual courses, utilizing advanced features of Canvas to foster engaging and interactive learning experiences. Adept at implementing curriculum within the platform, providing timely feedback, and optimizing the online teaching environment for student success. I am a spouse of an United States Air Force disabled retired veteran. After over 20 years of experience with the Veteran's Administration (VA), I have developed a deeper understanding of the veteran's affairs disability process. My professional experience is as a Clinical Dietitian with 23 years of experience helping hospital patients handle chronic medical problems through reading and comprehending the patients exams and diagnosis along with overlapping information and additional issues that allowed me as the provider to better evaluate and treat related conditions. Developed exceptional organizational skills that help to identify and clarify any possible inconsistencies within the treatment process by ensuring that the providers had the necessary documentation and medical records for proper evaluations. Successfully educated patients and families through researching medical conditions and provided relative information when requested ie: planned menus and completed assessments, heart healthy foods, carbohydrate counting, etc. Excellent communication and collaboration skills through appropriately drafting related questions between providers and patients.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Online Adjunct Professor of Nutrition

Brigham Young University Idaho

01.2022 - Current

Developed and delivered engaging online courses as an adjunct professor, utilizing the Canvas Learning Management System to create an interactive and dynamic virtual learning environment.
Designed and implemented course content, assignments, and assessments within the Canvas platform, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience for students.
Leveraged Canvas features such as discussion boards, quizzes, and multimedia integration to enhance student engagement and foster a collaborative online community.
Provided timely feedback and support to students through the Canvas messaging and grading systems, promoting a positive and constructive learning experience.
Stayed abreast of Canvas updates and best practices, incorporating innovative tools and strategies to optimize the online teaching and learning experience.
Facilitated virtual office hours and utilized Canvas communication tools to address student inquiries, provide academic guidance, and foster a sense of connection in the online learning environment.
Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Consistently communicated with students to acknowledge and reward positive strides and discuss areas of improvement.
Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics, and changes to improve student learning.
Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
Created syllabus and instructional plans for each class session in accord with stated course objectives.

Direct Support Worker

Helpers, Inc

12.2017 - Current

Worked with special needs patient on the following:
Developed and implemented an individualized plan for medical nutrition therapy.
Calculated nutritional requirements and necessary dietary modifications to include food/drug interactions.
Provided nutrition education and counseling using adaptive teaching methods and instructional materials to meet patients varying needs, abilities, and interests.
Coached individuals on methods for managing chronic diseases with effective dietary plans.
Determined individual nutrient and energy requirements for specific patients with specific lifestyles, physiology and medical concerns.
Completed detailed nutritional assessments of each patient based on health history.
Planned nutritious meal options for individuals with various health needs.
Assisted patients with completion of menus appropriate for specific dietary requirements.
Offered information to educate patients, families and practitioners on nutrition.

Student Aide

District 90

08.2017 - 01.2021

Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to
support teacher's lesson delivery.
Maximized receptive learning by educating students using hands-on instructional techniques.
Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
Maintained schedule of support services and attended class sessions.
Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Offered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.

Individual Consultant

Self-employed

12.1996 - 12.2017

Assessed and completed comprehensive assessments for patients at nutritional risk due to the following: cardiovascular disease, renal failure (peritoneal and hemodialysis), irritable bowel syndrome/ Crohn's, diabetes, bariatrics, blood pressure, cancer, eating disorders and polycystic ovary syndrome.
Recommended therapeutic plans for complex medical and nutritional needs.
Developed appropriate nutritional intervention according to patients disease state.
Provided on-going nutritional support and counseling.

Renal And Rehabilitation Dietitian

Total Renal Care

05.1999 - 07.2000

Recommended appropriate nutrition support for both peritoneal and hemodialysis renal patients.
Assessed nutritional requirements and necessary dietary modifications for patients in rehabilitation unit.
Assessed food and drug interactions and adjusted nutritional needs accordingly.
Conducted comprehensive nutritional assessment for both renal and rehabilitation patients.
Served as nutrition expert on interdisciplinary rehabilitation treatment team.
Assisted in discharge planning of patients in rehabilitation unit.