Curriculum Vitae Larry Gregory Arrington, Jr.

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1 Curriculum Vitae Larry Gregory Arrington, Jr. Contact Information Education Office Delaware County Community College 901 South Media Line Road Media, Pennsylvania Room 2400B Master of Education, Multicultural Education, Eastern University (1998) Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Drexel University (1991) Academic Experience Administrative Assistant Dean - Mathematics, Science, and Engineering Division Delaware County Community College, Media, PA July 2006 present Determining teaching assignments and providing general support and supervision for approximately 70 Fall/Spring semester adjunct instructors and approximately 35 Summer I/II session instructors teaching mathematics and science courses at Marple Campus (Media, PA) and the Southeast Center (Sharon Hill, PA). Recruiting, hiring, orienting, and evaluating adjunct faculty. Resolving student complaints and responding to grade appeals related to adjunct faculty and their courses. Collaborating with full-time, tenured/tenure-track faculty regarding support, evaluation, and professional development for adjunct faculty. Collaborating with fellow assistant deans and the Center to Promote Excellence in Teaching and Learning regarding college-wide professional development and orientation for adjunct faculty. Collaborating with Chester County Operations staff regarding recruitment of and support for adjunct faculty teaching in Chester County. Supporting student success/retention efforts by presenting to ACT 101 Summer Program, Black Student Orientation, and New Student Orientation participants and serving as a professional mentor in the First Year Experience Mentoring Program. Assisting the Dean with miscellaneous administrative tasks as needed, including preparation of payroll transmittals, evaluation of prerequisite override requests, and evaluation of instructional laboratory staff. Serving as Co-Advisor to the Delaware County Community College Student Engineering Club. Serving on the Information Technology Advisory Panel. Serving on the Black and Women s History Months Planning Committee. Served on the MAT 060 (Introductory Algebra) Achieving the Dream Project Committee. Curriculum Vitae - Larry G. Arrington Jr., M.Ed. - Page 1 of 6

2 Chaired Summer/Fall 2010 instructional laboratory staff search committees. Director - Learning Assistance Lab (LAL), Central Campus Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA August 2000 June 2006 Supervised Tutorial Coordinator, Developmental Studies Lab Facilitator, and clerks. Led efforts to market academic support services. Supported and advised LAL staff regarding recruitment, hiring, and training of tutors, design, implementation, enhancement, and assessment of academic support services, collaboration with other departments, selection and acquisition of instructional materials/software, and resolution of faculty and student complaints and concerns. Managed the LAL/DSL operating budget. Established and facilitated the combined Central/West Campus LAL Advisory Committee. Served as director of the 2002 and 2003 LEAD Institutes (Summer Bridge Program). Served on the LEAD Institute Project Team and Advisory Committee (2004 and 2005). Contributed to many college-wide initiatives and served on a variety of committees, including All-College Student Life Committee, Academic Ethics and Civility, Faculty Sabbatical Leave, Assessment, 2005 Middlestates Self-Study, Distance Learning Best Practices, All-College Information Technology Advisory Committee, Title III Grant Development, Student Retention and Success, and multiple search committees. Academic Coordinator - TRIO Student Support Services Program Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA December 1997 August 2000 Coordinated tutoring program, including recruitment, training, and supervision of graduate and undergraduate/peer tutors. Advised and counseled students regarding study skills, career and educational goals, and personal issues. Counseled/advised all program participants experiencing academic difficulties. Facilitated study skills workshops and math study groups. Coordinated the 1998 and 1999 Summer Program for incoming freshmen. Published program newsletter and served as program representative for various university committees and functions. Assisted director with evaluation of program performance and services. Intern - Office of Multicultural Life St. Joseph s University, Philadelphia, PA August December 1997 Coordinated peer mentoring program for minority students. Assisted with implementation of cultural programs and diversity training. Residence Hall Director - College Skills Workshop Eastern University, St. Davids, PA July 1997 Managed residential component of summer program. Supervised resident assistants. Curriculum Vitae - Larry G. Arrington Jr., M.Ed. - Page 2 of 6

3 Coordinated all efforts to create community and encourage use of academic support services among freshmen participants. Academic Experience Teaching and Tutoring January 2007 May 2010 January 2001 May 2006 August 1998 March 2010 January June 1997 January June 1997 & September December 1998 Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics Delaware County Community College, Media, PA Taught developmental mathematics courses (Algebra). Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA Taught developmental mathematics courses (Algebra and Arithmetic). Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA Taught college-level courses in Algebra and Statistics (on campus and on-line) and facilitated Pre-Statistics Mathematics Workshops. Substitute Teacher School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA Taught high school mathematics courses (Algebra I & II and Geometry) and elementary school (Special Education and Mentally Gifted). Professional Tutor (part-time) Peirce College, Philadelphia, PA Tutored students enrolled in developmental and college-level mathematics courses. Courses Taught Introductory Algebra (MAT 060) Delaware County Community College Beginning Algebra (MAT 011) Montgomery County Community College Fundamentals of Arithmetic (MAT 010) Montgomery County Community College Pre-Statistics Mathematics Workshop Peirce College College Algebra Peirce College (Traditional and On-line) College Algebra Drexel University, Student Support Services, Summer Bridge Program Business Statistics I Peirce College Business Statistics II Peirce College Mathematics for Business and Finance (On-line) Peirce College Methods of Social Science Research Eastern University Curriculum Vitae - Larry G. Arrington Jr., M.Ed. - Page 3 of 6

4 Industry Experience Sun Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA Technical Service Engineer, Philadelphia Refinery Mobil Corporation Presentations and Workshops Responsible for process optimization and planning for Sulfuric Acid Alkylation and Gasoline Blending. Worked closely with Operations staff and mentored a new Chemical Engineering graduate. Started as co-op student in Research and Development in Paulsboro, NJ and Dallas, TX ( ). Progressed into full-time engineering positions in Midland, TX and Paulsboro, NJ ( ). The Classroom and Learning Experience August Delaware County Community College New Student Orientation August Delaware County Community College New Student Orientation Becoming a Resilient and Productive College Student August 26, 2007 A workshop for minority freshmen at Mansfield University Effective Mentoring August 25, 2007 A workshop for mentors of minority students and student athletes at Mansfield University Why Am I Here? Understanding the Role of Tutor August 25, A workshop for tutors at Mansfield University August 17, A workshop for tutors at Montgomery County Community College Preparing for Effective Teaching August 23, 2007 Delaware County Community College - Adjunct Faculty In-Service Fostering Resiliency in Developmental Students November 9, 2007 PADE Philadelphia Region Fall Workshop February 21, 2007 Developmental Education Summit at Delaware County Community College October 27, 2006 PADE Northwest Region Fall Workshop November 8, 2005 PADE Southeastern Region Fall Workshop Fostering Resiliency in Undergraduate Students January 13, 2006 Mansfield University University Days Workshop for Faculty Curriculum Vitae - Larry G. Arrington Jr., M.Ed. - Page 4 of 6

5 Dispelling the Myths! January 12, 2005 A workshop for tutors at Montgomery County Community College Planning with Power: Matching Talents and Interests with Careers October 30, 2004 A presentation to junior and senior high school students during a Workforce Investment Board Youth Empowerment Program at Montgomery County Community College Multimedia, Self-Paced Learning: An Effective Alternative to Developmental Coursework (with Mary Ellen Ryan) College Board 2002 Community College Showcase PA Association of 2 Year Colleges 2004 Annual Conference Black History Month: What and Why? February 2003, February 2004, February 2005 A presentation to ESL/Conversation Club students at Montgomery County Community College Listening Skills for Effective Tutoring August 19, 2004 A workshop for tutors at Montgomery County Community College Retention through Resiliency: Fostering Resiliency among Undergraduate Resident Students at Drexel University Fall Quarter, 1999 A workshop for resident assistants at Drexel University Enhancing the College Learning Experience: The Application of Learning Styles Theory March 1, 1999 A presentation to faculty and staff at Cornell University, College of Engineering When I Felt Different Fall Semester, 1997 A diversity training workshop for resident assistants at St. Joseph s University Effective Mentoring Fall Semester, 1997 A workshop for volunteer peer mentors at St. Joseph s University Building Community in a Multicultural Setting Fall Semester, 1997 A workshop for residents and staff of Xavier Hall, St. Joseph s University Curriculum Vitae - Larry G. Arrington Jr., M.Ed. - Page 5 of 6

6 Volunteer/Community Service Delaware County Community College, Media, PA, 2006 present First Year Experience Mentoring Program, Student Engineering Club, assistance with ACT 101 and New Student Orientation Programs Chosen 300 Ministries, Philadelphia, PA, 2004 present Worship Leader, Serving Meals to the Homeless Faith and Love Center Church, Philadelphia, PA, 1999 present Board of Directors, Church School/Vacation Bible School Teacher, Webmaster, Choir/Worship Ensemble, Men s Bible Study Co-Leader, Marriage Ministry Committee Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA, ESL/Conversation Club, Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day, Technology Conference, Children s Center, Community Outreach Eastern University, Center for Counseling and Academic Support, Advisory Board Member Strategies to Elevate People (STEP), Dallas, TX, September 1989 March 1990 Tutor, Mentor Drexel University Success Program, Peer Mentor, Advisory Board Member Philadelphia Regional Introduction for Minorities to Engineering (PRIME), Program Coordinator, Mentor Memberships School District of Philadelphia, Tutor Pennsylvania Association for Developmental Education (PADE) American Chemical Society (ACS) National Association for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) Curriculum Vitae - Larry G. Arrington Jr., M.Ed. - Page 6 of 6