Educational Resume
CV
Bianca Chapman
Dedicated educator with over 10 years of English composition, communication, rhetoric, online curriculum development, and artistic teaching experience in post-secondary institutions and international artistic conferences.
Awarded for excellence in instruction and highest student satisfaction rating in a multi-disciplinary university department.
Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing and English Literature
Expert in utilizing interpersonal communication, conflict-resolution, complex problem solving, positive psychology, cognitive behavior therapy, and critical thinking in educational curriculum and professional development
Award winning artistic instructor and performer specializing in student-centered environments, collaborative learning, online learning, artistic teacher training, choreography, technique development, and performance art.
Online Instructor of English Composition, Communication, Reading, and English Literature
11/2017 to Present
California Institute of the Arts and Technology
Develops curriculum and course objectives for online classrooms based on based on emerging practice changes in the discipline, instructional effectiveness data, current performance requirements, feasibility, and costs.
Delivers interactive online lectures, lessons, and activities to college students.
Initiates, facilitates, and moderates online classroom forums and discussions.
Develops and leads professional development workshops for students and community.
Motivates students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process including, but not limited to, online class discussions, demonstrations, lectures, academic assignments, research, enrichment activities, and field trips.
Teaches material from approved curriculum and develops daily lesson plans to include instructional aids.
Assists students in achieving completion of objectives.
Provides regular, accurate and timely feedback to students relative to their performance.
Exercises and ensures students' online decorum to provide a positive learning environment.
Participates in retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and offering assistance to absent students.
Completes professional development activities in accordance with college standards and/or as assigned.
Maintains expertise in subject area to advise students on current trends and to recommend improvements in curriculum design.
College Professor of English, Communication, and Professional Development
01/2011 - Present
California College San Diego
Awarded for excellence in instruction and highest student satisfaction rating in a multi-disciplinary university department.
Awarded for 100% student course completion rating in a multi-disciplinary university department.
Develops and leads professional development workshops for students and community.
Motivates students to actively participate in all aspect of the educational process including, but not limited to, online class discussions, demonstrations, lectures, academic assignments, research, enrichment activities, and field trips.
Teaches material from approved curriculum and develops daily lesson plans to include instructional aids.
Assists students in achieving completion of objectives. Provides regular, accurate and timely feedback to students relative to their performance.
Exercises and ensures students' online decorum to provide a positive learning environment.
Participates in retention initiatives by maintaining productive contact with students and offering assistance to absent students.
Completes professional development activities in accordance with college standards and/or as assigned.
Maintains expertise in subject area to advise students on current trends and to recommend improvements in curriculum design.
Teaching Artist and Choreographer
9/2010 - Present
Alma Latina Performing Arts Academy
Directed, coached, and trained award winning student dance teams for international conferences and competitions
Traveled to international dance conferences in Sweden, Germany, Japan, Canada, Nicaragua, Mexico, Peru, France, and India to lead interactive workshops for dance teachers and students.
Motivated and facilitated artistic instruction in a collaborative learning environment.
Explained and demonstrated artistic techniques.
Evaluated and graded students' performances, projects, and assignments.
Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions.
Prepared and delivered lectures students on topics such as dance and acting techniques, fundamentals of music, and dance history.
Planned, evaluated, and revised curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
Compiled and administered feedback and interactive curriculum.
Researched developments in the field by reading current literature, workshops with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Choreographed dance routines for competitions, performances, and artistic development.