Resume

• 2009

  Kaplan University

  Institute of Professional Development

  Created detailed curricula based on institutional guidelines and desired course objectives. Developed student instructions and rubrics for all assignments

  as well as a detailed Instructor’s Manual that contained all course deliverables. Remained available for one year past the submission of each course to act as subject matter expert.\nCourses Designed:\nApplied Quantitative Data Analysis\nCognitive Psychology\nDevelopmental Psychology\nExperimental Psychology\nIntroduction to Psychology\nPersonality\nResearch Design and Data Analysis\nSensation and Perception\nSocial Problems\nSocial Psychology

  Institute of Professional Development

  Conduct multiple weekly presentations and a-synchronous discussion threads with a minimum of 45 instructional posts per week. Provide a combination of written and audio feedback for up to 70 students in any given week. Develop Excel spreadsheets to track student progress. Analyze final student research requirements for students seeking to complete Master’s Degree requirements. Serve as a content matter expert and editor; analyze graduate student ideas and provide input to strengthen proposed qualitative and quantitative design and ensure validity. \nKey Accomplishments:\nAssigned to task force to develop a mission statement for the School for Social and Behavioral Sciences\nResearched relevant literature and publications on pedagogical practices in order to provide an online learning environment dedicated to student success; saw an average number of 400 graduate students per year with a 93% pass rate

  Kaplan University

• 2007

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Psychology

  Membership

  American Psychological Association

  Member

  Psi Chi National Honor Society (Walden University Chapter)\nMember

  Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society

  Walden University

• 2006

  Hello! My name is Jennifer and I am an expereinced academic professional located in the greater Bossier City area. I have 15 years of experience in a wide variety of both academic and volunteer/nonprofit-based settings. I am comfortable working on military bases with both enlisted and civilian populations; I am also dedicated to serving individuals and groups in a volunteer capacity. \n\nGenerally

  I thrive in challenging environments that demand strict attention to detail and solid problem solving abilities. Throughout my career

  I have demonstrated a strong ability to effectively manage projects

  including workflow creation

  timeline development and completion of financial processes. I consider myself adept at working effectively in both independent and team environments.\n\nPresently

  I am seeking a position that will allow for increased administrative responsibilities in academia; I am also open to executive-level roles in corporate or educational settings that offer opportunities for professional growth.

  Jennifer

  Pedersen

  State Fair Community College

  Sedalia

  MO

  Evaluate students each semester including weekly outreach and mediation of student concerns. Facilitate a-synchronous discussion threads and offer feedback for each assignment within 48 hours of students’ submission and maintain an updated grade book containing student notes. Develop online course shells with Angel and Blackboard web-based college platforms to be used by instructors and students. Correspond with new colleagues to increase consistency of instruction

  evaluate instruction based on institutional objectives and answer any questions or concerns. Serve on institutional committees as needed. Customize Excel spreadsheets to ensure compliance with FERPA recordkeeping requirements. Served in similar capacities at National American University

  Central Methodist University and the University of Maryland University College. \n\nKey Accomplishments:\nDevelop expectations used to evaluate online instructors across each discipline; offer all online faculty members with a master course shell and distribute detailed course notes; selected due to experience

  high retention rates and positive student feedback\nIdentified a need within the institution to research federal

  state and ethical guidelines in order to create an Institutional Review Board to approve and govern policies for research proposals and approvals; improved organizational effectiveness and efficiency through implementation of class research projects

  Adjunct Instructor/Lead Online Child Psychology and Lifespan Development Instructor

  State Fair Community College

  Master's Degree

  Psychology

  Member

  Psi Chi National Honor Society (Walden University Chapter)\nMember

  Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society

  Walden University

• 2002

  Bachelor's Degree

  Psychology

  Member

  Psi-Chi National Honor Society (Troy University Chapter)

  President's list

  Dean's list

  Member

  Alpha Sigma

  Lambda National Honor Society

  Troy University

• Editing

  Curriculum Development

  Teaching

  Policy

  Public Speaking

  Research

  Higher Education

  Pedersen