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School: San Diego State University
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Department: Communication
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Location: 5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA - 92182
Dates at San Diego State University: November 2003 - December 2008
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Biography

San Diego State University - Communication

Communication Instructor, Trainer and Coach
Higher Education
T
O'Rourke
San Diego, California
Communication specialist focusing on instructional processes, including needs assessment, curriculum development, learning outcome development, material design, education technology, course facilitation, coaching, and performance evaluation.
Highly rated, dynamic instructor dedicated to creating a learning environment that encourages exploration, risk-taking, development of personal style, and performance excellence.
Successful professional with real-world experience in corporate, non-profit, government, and academic environments.

Specialties: Also marketing communication consulting: http://www.linkedin.com/in/torourkemarcom

Experience

San Diego Community College District
Instructor
Taught Public Speaking (Coms 103) at Miramar and Mesa College campuses.
University of San Diego
Instructor
Taught Introduction to Communication (Comm 101), Public Speaking (Comm 203), Interpersonal Communication (Comm 325), Interviewing & Negotiating (Comm 455).
O'Rourke & Associates
Principal
Communication instruction, group training, and individual coaching.
San Diego State University
Curriculum Consultant
Developed electronic versions of syllabus, course workbook, instructor and peer assessments, student self-tests, grade book, and outside resources for core communication course. Produced streaming video support and demonstrations for major assignments.
Trained 30 GTAs in use of technology for transition to paperless course.
San Diego State University
Instructor
Taught Oral Communication (Comm 101), Advance Public Speaking (Comm 204), Communicative Perspective on Interviewing (Comm 407). Developed first Blackboard template for use across 90 sections of core communication course. Managed GTA homeroom site for curriculum and assignment collaboration. Received International Communication Association Award for Instructor Excellence.
Grossmont College
Instructor
Taught Interpersonal Communication (Comm 120, on-campus and online), Critical Thinking in Small Group Communication (Comm 137, on-campus and hybrid). Received 2008 Grossmont College Teaching Excellence Award.

Education

San Diego State University-California State University
Master of Arts
Communication Studies
Completed coursework in communication theory, quantitative research methods, ethnography, relational communication, communication instruction, instructional technology Conducted extensive research on American funerary communication, publications pending. Thesis: Toward an Understanding of Funeral Participation and Satisfaction Quantitative study of funerals as communication events; Dr. Brian Spitzberg, chair.
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Bachelor of Science
Radio-TV, Advertising
San Diego State University
Curriculum Consultant

Developed electronic versions of syllabus, course workbook, instructor and peer assessments, student self-tests, grade book, and outside resources for core communication course. Produced streaming video support and demonstrations for major assignments. Trained 30 GTAs in use of technology for transition to paperless course.
San Diego State University
Instructor

Taught Oral Communication (Comm 101), Advance Public Speaking (Comm 204), Communicative Perspective on Interviewing (Comm 407). Developed first Blackboard template for use across 90 sections of core communication course. Managed GTA homeroom site for curriculum and assignment collaboration. Received International Communication Association Award for Instructor Excellence.