Resume

• 2013

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Dissertation Title: “The Invisible Struggle: Understanding the Plights and Success Strategies of Low-Income Single Mothers in Undergraduate Programs”\n\nUsing Schlossberg’s Transition Theory

  the study findings demonstrate how best to support low-income single mother students. The data also found the perceived threat of stigmatization on campus served to diminish the women’s determined mindset needed to complete their undergraduate degree.

  Curriculum Studies

  Educational Doctorate Student Association

  President 2015-2016

  Member 2013-Present\n

  DePaul University

• 2005

  Master of Arts (M.A.)

  Higher Education Leadership

  Northeastern Illinois University

• 1995

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  Communication and Media Studies

  Northeastern Illinois University

• Event Planning

  Curriculum Development

  Program Development

  Distance Learning

  Student Development

  Research

  Teaching

  Public Speaking

  Admissions

  Academic Advising

  Higher Education

  Curriculum Design

  Staff Development

  Community Outreach

  Student Affairs

  Student Engagement

  Adult Education

  Leadership

  Career Counseling

  Matuschka

  Ph.D.

  Christina

  Matuschka

  Ph.D.

  Northeastern Illinois University

  DePaul University

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Northeastern Illinois University

  SIUC Off Campus

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Christina's Determination

  Northeastern Illinois University

  SIUC Off Campus

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Chicago

  Teaching a First Year Experience course titled Building Chicago One Teacher at a Time.

  Instructor

  Greater Chicago Area

  Goodwin College of Education Recruitment Ambassador

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Greater Chicago Area

  Assist in the analysis of survey data\nOrganize data for presentation to the Student Affairs Administration\nIdentify data to explore in focus group sessions\n

  Research Assistant-Family Friendly Campus Research Project

  DePaul University

  Greater Chicago Area

  Taught Elementary Education (ELED 109) First Year Experience (FYE). This course provides students interested in becoming teachers an opportunity to learn more about the profession and current issues in education including the political

  cultural

  and social context of public education in the Chicagoland area. Students also hone their teaching skills within our classroom and participate in a field experience at a Dual Language School in the Pilsen neighborhood. College Success strategies are infused into the course materials and assignments.

  Instructor

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Greater Chicago Area

  Taught Elementary Education (ELED 109) First Year Experience course (FYE)

  Instructor

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Closest Library

  I did it! Successfully defended my dissertation on April 25

  2019. Final edits are completed and it should be available in ProQuest soon.

  Dissertation Pursuant

  Christina's Determination

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Academic Advisor

  Northeastern Illinois University

  Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE)

  The mission of Illinois LAtino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE) is to work collaboratively with colleges

  universities

  and other stakeholders to increase the access

  retention

  and advancement of Latin@ students

  faculty

  and staff in Illinois higher education institutions.

  Member