Resume

• 2015

  Towson University

  Association for Childhood Education International

  Department of Elementary Education

  Teach general education course

  EDUC 202 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on America’s Urban Schools

  which critically explores the philosophical

  cultural

  political

  and economic decisions that shape the trajectory of urban schools. Topics include historical and contemporary issues around education as it intersects with race

  ethnicity

  gender

  and social class within an urban framework

  specifically segregation

  disparate discipline actions

  redlining policies (past and present)

  and inequitable resource distribution.

  Adjunct

  Towson University

• 2014

  University of Maryland College Park

  College of Education

  EDCI 611 Studying Student Learning in Diverse Settings \nEDPS 301 Foundations of Education

  Adjunct Instructor

  University of Maryland College Park

  Washington

  DC

  Contributed content expertise for the development of Global Schools First

  an initiative of ACEI to support schools in delivering global citizenship education to students.

  Consultant

  Association for Childhood Education International

  German

  English

  Rutgers

  The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  English and German

  Scarlet Key Society (tour guide and trainer)

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  International Education Policy

  University of Maryland College Park

  MSEd

  College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

• 1995

  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Center on Education Policy

  ArtLight Global bridges the fields of mathematics and art by offering hands on workshops for teachers and students that help improve mathematics learning and motivation for under-served students

  allowing children to see themselves as collaborators

  problem solvers

  and critical thinkers. \n\nwww.artlightglobal.com

  ArtLight Global

  Port Discovery Children's Museum

  Baltimore

  MD

  Deliver after school and outreach programs to Baltimore City and Baltimore County school children and provide administrative support for Museum on the Road. Contribute to the overall guest experience as it pertains to the programming of exhibits and the creative environment within the museum

  including leading Circle Time and activity stations.

  Program Associate & Outreach Education Associate

  La Crosse

  Wisconsin

  Increased enrollments in study abroad programs from 57 students abroad to more than 400

  achieving the rank of 18th in the country for enrollments at comprehensive universities according to the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors report. Active in the field of internationalization at the local

  state

  and national levels. Representative to the American Council on Education’s International Collaborative

  an invitational forum of campus leaders which met annually to share strategies for comprehensive internationalization of higher education.

  Study Abroad Coordinator

  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Washington

  DC

  The National Education Association (NEA)

  the nation's largest professional employee organization

  is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14

  000 communities across the United States.\n\nResponsible for connecting NEA members with global partners and acting as the content specialist on global competence in U.S. public schools. International Relations brings globally relevant issues to NEA’s strategic priorities by monitoring and working with Education International

  intergovernmental agencies

  and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on issues that affect teaching and learning

  the education profession

  human rights

  and trade union rights.

  Senior Policy Analyst

  International Relations

  National Education Association (NEA)

  Washington

  DC

  The Center on Education Policy is a national

  independent advocate for public education and for more effective public schools. \n\nConducted qualitative data analysis for three-state study investigating local responses to standards-based accountability policies and research on the effects of accountability on curriculum and instruction in an attempt to understand how policies and practices have changed or been modified in response to No Child Left Behind's (NCLB) focus on student achievement. Synthesized data of cross-case analysis of Washington

  Illinois

  and Rhode Island studies and contributed to final three-state study report.

  Research Intern

  Center on Education Policy

• Strategic Planning

  University Teaching

  Study Abroad Programs

  Higher Education Administration

  Budget Management

  Community Outreach

  Education Policy

  Nonprofits

  Report Writing

  Academic Advising

  Web Content

  Qualitative Research

  Public Speaking

  Lessons From The Classroom Level: Federal and State Accountability in Washington State

  Carolyn Moilanen

  Lessons From The Classroom Level: Federal and State Accountability in Washington State

  Ying Zhang

  Lessons From The Classroom Level: Federal and State Accountability in Illinois

  Ying Zhang

  Lessons From The Classroom Level: Federal and State Accountability in Rhode Island

  Lisa

  National Education Association (NEA)

  ArtLight Global

  Port Discovery Children's Museum