BRENDA SMITH THOMPSON EDUCATION DOCTOR OF EDUCATION 1983 Major: Junior and Community College Education/Administration Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Dissertation topic: A Study of State-level Policies Affecting Access to Public Higher Education MASTER OF EDUCATION, 1977 Major: Biology Education Virginia Commonwealth University BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 1970 Major: Biology Virginia Union University PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Faculty/Academic Administrator Educational and Human Sciences University of Central Florida July 2010 to present Orlando, FL Assist the Chairperson of the Department of Educational and Human Sciences and faculty in day-to-day operations of the department Provide leadership as Coordinator of the Community College Education program Master of Arts and Graduate Certificate Adjunct faculty in Higher Education and Policy Studies Compile and manage information and data for use in continuous improvement efforts, institutional effectiveness and strategic planning Provide support for inter-departmental and intra-departmental efforts Facilitate faculty and staff searches Assist with supervision of department staff and graduate assistants ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIR 2008 to June 2010 Educational Studies Orlando, FL University of Central Florida Assist the Chairperson of the Department of Educational Studies and faculty in day-today operations of the department
Provide leadership as Coordinator of the Initial Teacher Professional Preparation Program (ITPP) Compile and manage information and data for use in continuous improvement efforts, institutional effectiveness and strategic planning Provide support for inter-departmental and intra-departmental efforts Facilitate faculty and staff searches Assist with supervision of department staff ASSISTANT TO THE CHAIR 2006 to 2007 Teaching and Learning Principles Orlando, FL University of Central Florida Assist the Chairman of the Department of Teaching and Learning Principles and faculty in day-to-day operations of the department Compile and manage information and data for use in continuous improvement efforts and strategic planning Monitor departmental programs for compliance with national and state standards Provide support for interdepartmental efforts Troubleshoot all scheduling conflicts CEO/ EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT 2003 to 2006 Network of Educational Consultants Palm Harbor, FL Adjunct faculty, Pasco-Hernando Community College, Biology Department. Adjunct faculty, Trinity College, Department of Elementary Education Work independently to provide curriculum development and consultation in the areas of homeschool education, charter schools, and private schools (Academy Prep) ASSISTANT DEAN 1998 to 2003 Student Personnel Services Tallahassee, FL Florida A&M University Provided leadership and coordination for the Offices of Student Teaching, Field/Clinical Experiences and the Center for Teacher Preparation Championed the perspective, purpose, and principles of the and Professional Education Unit (PEU) Represented the departments in the and the PEU to the University as a whole through participation on various committees within and outside the University Performed public service in concert with the perspective, purpose, and principles of the College Developed the strategic plan for all field experiences and employment opportunities Oversaw the scheduling of all field experiences including international placements Prepared budgets and monitored expenditures which included overseas travel
Coordinated placement of student teachers in local, out-of-state, and international school systems Verified student credentials for out-of-state certification Established student eligibility through criminal background checks Coordinated teacher recruitment fairs Tracked employment positions of all FAMU teacher graduates Surveyed and met with school district officials regarding placements and field experience opportunities Maintained archives of important University, College, department, and personnel Convened and presided at department meetings for purposes of sharing information, soliciting faculty and staff participation, and engaging participants in building and sustaining the College community Advised staff on appropriate roles, responsibilities, and relationships to perform in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the College Conducted annual evaluations of staff performance Adjudicated disputes among staff and, as appropriate, recommended disciplinary action Conducted exit interviews of department staff Worked with students to develop portfolios of their undergraduate experiences Taught classes Conducted and published research Spoke publicly about the professional work of the College DIRECTOR/PROFESSOR (tenured) 1991 to 2003 Office of Student Teaching Tallahassee, FL Florida A&M University Provided overall educational leadership and direction for the student teaching program Coordinated the student teaching application process with other offices Made judgments regarding internship eligibility in consultation with students' advisors, department chairpersons, and Director of the Center for Teacher Preparation Contacted school districts regarding student teaching placements and arranged for student teaching placements in public and private schools Maintained proper student teaching files Scheduled and presided at all meetings of the Student Teaching Committee Evaluated the Student Teaching Program and made decisions regarding program improvement Developed and distributed to appropriate individuals and areas of the university all forms and materials essential for effective participation in the student teaching program Developed and administered an annual student teaching budget Developed and facilitated Pre and Post Student Teaching Seminars Conducted orientations for prospective student teaching candidates, directing teachers and college supervisors Taught science courses in the
DIRECTOR 1986 to 1991 Center for Teaching Effectiveness Kenan Project Virginia Union University Planned, implemented and evaluated programs administered by the Center for Teaching Effectiveness Provided leadership for the Kenan Project to ensure that activities were consistent with the goals, objects and guidelines of the program Maintained accurate records of program activities, budgets and evaluations Maintained a close working relationship with program coordinators, related school and university personnel, business and community participants Developed an effective system of communication with committees, parents, faculty, school personnel, and other program supporters Monitored and assessed the effectiveness of programs Provided quarterly and annual reports Developed and maintained an effective academic support program Marketed programs offered by the Center for Teaching Effectiveness DIRECTOR 1985 to 1986 Enrollment Management Services Virginia Union University Member of President s cabinet Developed and administered university policies Responsible for all aspects of enrollment that included recruitment, admissions, financial aid, student records, retention and marketing Planned, coordinated and evaluated programs Participated on university committees Assisted alumni and community organizations in the areas of student recruitment and retention Planned long range enrollment goals for the university Developed and administered annual budgets for Financial Aid, Admissions and Registrar's Offices Facilitated student sessions on problem resolution ASSISTANT COORDINATOR 1984 to 1985 Financial Aid State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Supervised the day-to-day operations related to providing financial aid grants to students attending colleges in Virginia Wrote correspondence for Director and Secretary of Education Participated in meetings, seminars and recruitment of faculty Assisted with general problem-solving activities
HEALTH EDUCATOR 1984 Medical College of Virginia Coordinated and presented health programs for the Department of Human Genetics Interacted with individuals on a statewide basis and coordinated activities with schools, churches, and other organizations ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN 1981 to 1982 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA Assisted the Dean in all aspects related to his position, including problem solving, budgeting, staff development, and the general management of the department ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN 1981 Virginia Community College System Assisted the Director of Planning and Evaluation Developed and directed an independent project related to state-level developmental education Assisted in developing, conducting and evaluating projects Participated in workshops BIOLOGY INSTRUCTOR 1977 to 1980 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Developed an audio-tutorial method for teaching biology Taught Developmental Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and General Biology Co-chaired the Developmental Studies Committee Participated on committees, implemented special assignments, and advised students LABORATORY SPECIALIST 1970 to 1975 Medical College of Virginia Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a clinical laboratory Taught laboratory procedures to medical technology students AWARDS AND HONORS Recipient of the Teacher Incentive Program (TIP) Award Vice President, Pi Lambda Theta Honorary and Professional Society Featured in Essence Magazine for the accomplishments of the Kenan Project
Member of Leadership Metro Richmond, Class of 1988 Distinguished Alumni Award, National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education President, National Association of University Women - Richmond Branch Consultant to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Distinguished Volunteer Parent Award, John B. Cary Elementary School CEO, Consultants for Educational Services, Incorporated Recipient of Doctoral Fellowship Awards from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Miss Virginia Union University PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Member, Association of Teacher Educators in Europe Member, Florida Parent Educator Association Member, Pi Lambda Theta Member, Phi Delta Kappa Member, Florida Association of Science Teachers Member, Florida Association of Teacher Educators Member, Florida Association of Community Colleges MAJOR CONSULTANT SERVICES State Council of Higher Education for Virginia Topic: Better Information Program. Information dissemination program regarding college preparation and attendance for minority students and parents Virginia Seminary and College Topic: Student Retention, Faculty Development and Accreditation New Kent County High School Topic: Dropout Prevention Program Coca Cola Bottling Company, Incorporated Topic: Black History Essay Contest National Education Center (NEC)
Topic: Student Retention/Student Development Programs Consultants for Educational Services, Incorporated Topic: Student and Parent Programs for Homeschool Ed., K 12, and College Success Southern Regional Education Board Topic: Program Review MAJOR PRESENTATIONS Presentation on the International Student Teaching Program at Florida A&M University, Association of Teacher Educators, (Jacksonville, FL) Presentation of The International Student Teaching Program at Florida A&M University: Preparing Pre-service Teachers for Cultural Diversity (Association of Teacher Educators in Europe, Barcelona, Spain) Presentation on Global Initiatives at Florida A&M University to the FAMU Cluster, (Tallahassee, FL) Presentation on Challenges and Conflicts Associated with the Establishment and Maintenance of the International Student Teaching Program at Florida A&M University (Association of Teacher Educators, Williamsburg, VA) Presentation on Global Initiatives Today and Tomorrow (Talented Teachers Homecoming Main Event, Florida A&M University Commencement Speaker (Marva Collins Preparatory School, Cincinnati, OH) Keynote Speaker for Eighth Annual Kenan Awards Program () Presentation on Restructuring Education (Leadership South Carolina, Orangeburg, SC) Presentation on Student Success Strategies (Virginia Self-Esteem Conference, ) National Conference Presentation on The Kenan Project: Methodologies for Student Success (National Alliance of Black Student Educators, Dallas, TX) Presentation on the development, management and evaluation of the Kenan Project (Southern Regional Education Board, Atlanta, GA) National Honor Society Induction Speaker (Armstrong High School, ) Commencement Speaker (National Education Center, ) Academic Awards Speaker (Northumberland High School, Northumberland, VA) Commencement Speaker (Mary Scott Elementary School, ) Minority Faculty Recruitment (Los Angeles, CA)
Presentation on An International Model for Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for Cultural Diversity (International Education Week at the University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL) Presentation on An International Model for Preparing Pre-Service Teachers for Cultural Diversity (International Society for the Social Studies, Orlando, FL)