Teaching & Learning Master's Program Director Conceptualized, developed and facilitated a dynamic non-traditional master's program based on Constructivist Philosophy, along with providing key direction, planning, and implementation of the university's Master of Learning & Teaching Program. Cost-effectively managed an annual department budget of $6+ million. Led a top-performing faculty of 70+ adjunct instructors and 6000 graduate students Ensured successful program development, including all logical curriculum and assessment models. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WI/MN LOCATIONS Hamline University ~ St. Mary's University ~ Winona State University Cooperative Educational Services Agency 7 ~ University of Wisconsin - River Falls Instructor ￨ Adjunct Professor I Online Instructor Utilize broad scope of instructional talents toward performing as an influential adjunct faculty member for various institutions of higher education in the field of educational administration and teaching. Provide instruction on subjects such as Literacy, Assessment, Ethics, Finance, Leadership, Curriculum Development, and Classroom Management. Led training on strategic models of academic administration and assessment. Lectured on current trends in Curriculum Development and Teaching & Learning. Online instructor for adults, students and WCATY gifted program. T RADITIONAL & CHARTER S CHOOLS, VARIOUS WI/MN LOCATIONS Educational Consultant ￨ Professional Development Facilitator Spearheaded results-oriented consultations for the district's transformation, including comprehensively addressing various areas of assessment, teaching theory, and measurable academic achievements throughout the school'system. Analyzed diverse assessment results to pinpoint and improve upon existing standards. Play a vital role in serving as a resourceful, multi-school educational consultant and facilitator, including demonstrating proven expertise in various forms of success assessment, data-driven decision making, and standards-based education. Specialize in Urban Education / Urban Learners, Love & Logic Strategies, and Breaking the Achievement Gap. Consistently advised faculty on areas of educational leadership, literacy, and improved math results. Established current standard-centric assessments for K-12. Efficiently allocated assessment teams to guarantee continued quality. Coordinated and led a data analysis team to further evaluate assessment statistics. SOUTH WASHINGTON C OUNTY SCHOOLS, COTTAGE GROVE, MN PRESCOTT S CHOOL DISTRICT, PRESCOTT, WI (1983-1990) Teacher (K, 1 , 3 , 4 , 6) ￨ Math Consultant (K-12) ￨ District Assessment Coordinator Strategically steered solutions-centric instructional, consultative, and district assessment coordination initiatives for two high-ranked school district's while actively demonstrating a long-term commitment to delivering excellence in education. Developed innovative strategy and mathematical improvements for South Washington County Schools through key K-12 curriculums, vertical and horizontal articulation, and coherent assessment models.