C O N T A C T I N F O R M A T I O N:
Web Address: http://www.briancraigsteinberg.com Twitter: @onlinefac E-mail:
SKYPE: bsteiny LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-steinberg/36/901/720
C A R E E R H I G H L I G H T S A N D Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
· 10 Years of extensive Online Education, Online Course Development, and Online Teaching Experience.
· 15 Years of management experience in the public and private sectors.
· 20 Years of college administration experience in Academic, Student Affairs, and Residence Life (10 Campuses / 21 Online).
· 20 Years of teaching geography, earth science, environmental science, critical thinking, sociology, and cultural diversity type courses.
E D U C A T I O N
· Doctorate of Education, (ABD) Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
Concentration: Leadership in Higher Education. Dissertation: Assessing, analyzing, and evaluating the overall effectiveness of Ally Safe Zones at small colleges.
· IMBA (Master of International Businesses Administration) Expected May 2020 Southern New Hampshire University
Concentration: Sustainability & Environmental Compliance
· Master of Arts in Education May 1999 University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Concentration: Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs 3.95 G.P.A. Thesis: The Ethics of Intimate Faculty, Staff, and Student Relationships.
· Master of Arts in Geography ABT (18+ Credits) (All but Thesis) 1999 University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Concentration: Physical Geography 3.80 G.P.A. Thesis: A Soil Chronosequence on Eolian Sand Dunes North of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
· Bachelor of Science Cum Laude May 1995 Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan.
Major: Earth Science Minor: Geology 3.5 G.P.A.
· I.P.S. Diploma June 1991 Abraham Lincoln High School, Brooklyn, New York.
Magnet I.P.S. Major: Science Minors: English and History (Institute for Professions in Science Program) Magnet School, 3.0 G.P.A.
C E R T I F I C A T I O N S
· Diversity Studies Graduate Certificate, October, 2007 Capella University, Minneapolis, MN
· Certified Notary.
· SJTI I (Social Justice Training Institute) Class of June 2002 Northampton, Massachusetts.
· Microsoft FrontPage December 1999 Western Dakota Technical Institute, Rapid City, South Dakota.
· Baker College Online Quality Online Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Certification (Winter 2013).
· QM (Quality Matters) Independent Applying the QM Rubric Certificate (Summer 2013) through NVCC.
· QM (Quality Matters) Course Review Workshop (Part II of QM Rubric Certification (Fall 2013) though NVCC.
· University of Phoenix Advanced Facilitator Certification (Fall 2014).
· Instructional Design Service Course: Gain Experience for Good on Canvas Network (Fall 2016)
· Certified in using LMS’s (Canvas, Blackboard, eCampus, Moodle, D2L, and eCollege).
E L E C T E D O F F I C E
· Secretary, Faculty Senate at Allied American University (2014-2016).
C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E
· Amherst, NY Community Diversity Commission (2011-2017). http://www.amherst.ny.us/govt/govt_brds.asp?board_code=Diversity
P E E R R E V I E W E R
· Peer Reviewer for JEO (Journal of Educators Online): 2017 to Current: https://www.thejeo.com/
S T A T E M E N T O F T E A C H I N G P H I L O S O P H Y
(Full Teaching Philosophy found online: http://www.briancraigsteinberg.com/teaching-philosophy
In brief, my personal teaching philosophy is very structured (but flexible) and focused on creating very strong, motivating, interactive, and innovative holistic student learning and development through the use of critical inquiry thought and provocative thinking.
I strongly believe in teaching all student learners how to link theory to practice and taking the appropriate ethical action (problem solving) at all levels (psychological, emotional, physical, and spiritual) of their individual personal education.
I strive to hold students personally responsible but at the same time empowering them to be accountable for their own individual learning by requiring students to create their own learning expectations, competencies, goals, and objectives at the beginning of each academic course and assessing their progress and completion throughout the semester. I love to take risks in the classroom as well as use all forms of social media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, etc.).
My teaching style involves very interactive and equal 10-15 minute segments broken down into lectures, large and small scale discussions, peer education, individual and group presentations and projects, using top notch technology and media. I also highly like to require students to complete many of their assignments outside the classroom on campus and outside in “the real world,” through service learning, field trips, and internships as well as incorporating diversity and multiculturalism into all learning experiences.
And lastly, I truly enjoy challenging, learning from students, and teaching students at all levels, as well as watching their personal growth and development.
P E R S O N A L A T T R I B U T E S
- Academic Subject Matter Expert in Geography, Earth Science, Geology, Environmental Science, Student Success Strategies,
Cultural Diversity, Critical Thinking, Globalization, Leadership Development, and Sociology.
- Strong ComPASSIONate Social Justice Advocate, Activist, and Ally in all areas of human and civil rights.
- Online Technology Guru who can quickly learn and use any type of hardware or software.
- Innovative, Enthusiastic, Energetic, and Visionary Outside of the Box Educator and Critical Thinker!
- “Do-er” that will do anything to get it done!
S K I L L S A N D C O M P E T E N C E S
- Future Forward Focused (Futurist) - Goal Orientated
Flexible Leadership - Resilient
- Open Creativity and Critical Thinking - Strong Written and Verbal
- Multitasking Time Management - Transparent Accountability
A R E A S OF A C A D E M I C A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S U B J E C T M A T T E R E X P E R T I S E
- Geography (Globalization, World, Global, Physical Cultural/Human, Political, Economic, and Historical)
- Earth Sciences (Geology, Geomorphology, Glacial, Karst, and Eolian: Sand Dunes)
- Environmental Science (Global Warming and Climate Change)
- Sociology (Cultural Diversity and Environmental Sociology).
- Cultural Diversity (Race, Ethnicity, Gender/Trans, Sexual Orientation, Dis/Ability and Religion/Spirituality)
C U R R E N T P R O F E S S I O N A L E X P E R I E N C E
2017 – Current - Technology Support Specialist, The Park School: https://www.theparkschool.org/page
· Reported directly to the Director of Technology, and was primarily responsible for supporting Faculty, Staff, and students with general technology issues in a multi-platform environment.
· Demonstrated strong multi-tasking, troubleshooting, analytical, communication and technical skills.
· Provided timely technical advice and assistance for both hardware and software to building-level users of technology including Faculty, Staff, and Students.
· Maintained accurate and detailed trouble ticket records.
· Maintained data backups for disaster recovery.
· Hardware and software installation, configuration, and maintenance.
· Installing, configuring, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing network printers.
· Conducted printer page count reports.
· Developed training guides and end user documentation.
· Faculty, Staff, student training on various systems including, network file sharing, Email use, CPS Clickers, Turnitin.com, SmartBoard use, Mobile AV Cart use, etc.
· Maintained current computer-related equipment in good working order and available to faculty and students.
· Updated hardware and software to keep equipment current and relevant to school needs.
· Monitored the network infrastructure (firewall, switches, servers, printers, wiring, patch panels, wireless access points and backup systems).
· Maintained the inventory of computer-related equipment including descriptions, serial numbers, model numbers, and locations.
· Managed audio-visual resources for classrooms, theatre, dining room, & gymnasium (video projection systems, Smartboards, DVD players, digital cameras and video cameras, etc.).
· Assisted users with using computers, printers and scanners - logging on to the network, using e-mail and operating the software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.).
· Managed VOIP telephone system and voicemail system. Add/delete users, troubleshoot and repair phones.
· Provided walk-in introduction training for all campus supported Microsoft Office software applications, Google Chrome, Google Docs, etc.
· Maintained hardware and software inventories and licensing documentation.
· Provided tech support for the annual school auction
· Maintained iPad program management.
· Maintained and updated software images on a regular basis.
· Ran virus and spyware scans when necessary.
· Provided support to users for Smartboard enhanced classrooms and media carts throughout campus.
· Provided printer maintenance and repair, as well as keeping the printers supplied with paper and toner.
· General housekeeping - Dusting, static spray, cleaning monitors, mice, keyboards.
· Processed and assembled new technology equipment.
· Attended appropriate workshops/conferences to stay up-to-date and sharpen appropriate technology skills needed to assist students and staff in the use of all technology equipment available at the Park School of Buffalo.
· Attend Faculty and Staff, or Administrative meetings.
· Was an active member of the Technology Committee.
· Was an active member of the EDCO Technology Committee.
· Performed other duties as assigned by the head of school.
2017 – Current -Adjunct Faculty Canisius College, Buffalo, NY. https://www.canisius.edu/
· Taught GEOL: 120: Introduction to Geology and Lab. (Fall 2017)
· Taught BIO 360: Environmental Health (Spring 2018)
2016 – Current -Subject Matter Expert, Western Governors University: https://www.wgu.edu/
· Beta tested various courses (Geology I: Physical and Geology 2: Earth Systems).
2016 – Current - Adjunct Faculty Bryant and Stratton College, Buffalo/Amherst/Orchard Park, NY: https://www.bryantstratton.edu/locations/western-ny/buffalo
· Taught NSCI: 280: Ecology
2016 – Current - Online Volunteer Personal College Adviser (College Summit: First Year Forward). http://www.collegesummit.org/
· Advise first year college students online from various colleges and universities.
· http://www.collegesummit.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Personal-College-Advisor-Profile_FINAL.pdf
2014- 2015 - Online Full-Time Faculty Program Lead (LifeSkills). Everest University Online (Corinthian Colleges Inc.):
· Supervised 25 Online Faculty Members (6 Full Time and 19 Adjunct Faculty).
· Taught two course sections of SLS 1105: Strategies for Success each quarter and provided academic support to a cohort of students.
· Responsible for providing a quality student experience by effectively delivering the course content of the assigned program in compliance with curricular expectations.
· The primary focus of this position was to successfully engage, guide, advise, support, and coach individual students to success in their programs of study. In addition, maintain program compliance in all institution, accreditation, and regulatory matters.
· Worked with the Program Director / Academic Dean to maintain an acceptable retention rate of students in accordance with institution, accreditation, and company guidelines.
· Worked with the Program Director to address and resolve student concerns and issues quickly and effectively
· Interacted with students in accordance with course outcomes and objectives to engage them in the learning process
· Informed students about course outcomes, assessment procedures, and attendance policies
· Provided students with academic support – tutoring, advising, and coaching – and give referrals for additional assistance as required
· Monitored, evaluated, and documented individual student progress using monitoring, interaction, and ongoing assessment
· Ensured each student receives individual attention as warranted to promote academic integrity, customer satisfaction, and student retention
· Supported student retention by utilizing a variety of communication methods to contact and acting to remediate at-risk students
· Applied an appropriate amount of time teaching each class, which included: planning, development of engaging learning activities, maintaining and active and accessible instructor presence, and assessing student understanding
· Selected and utilized a variety of approved materials and teaching methods within the assignment and assessment sections of courses to ensure the needs of individual students are met
· Taught assigned courses in a professional manner based upon the standardized syllabus provided to assure that course content and objectives are met
· Kept the prescribed number of office hours each week for both student-facing and administrative duties
· Submitted requested changes to assignments and assessments in LOR-ready course syllabi (leaving outcomes and objectives unchanged) to Program Director / Academic Dean for approval
· Assisted in providing student appreciation, morale maintenance, and awards in coordination with Student Services and the Academics Department
· Worked as a team with all campus departments to ensure that overall student satisfaction levels are at 85% or higher as appropriate to the campus
· Met all faculty credentialing, certification, and accreditation requirements
· Ensured that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner
· Substitute taught as requested
· Taught sufficient assigned online courses per term to qualify for fulltime status (minimum of three)
· Lead In-Service Training sessions as requested , and facilitate instructor onboarding and training
· Participated as a Facilitator in the online Candidate Assessment and Preparation Course (CAPC) as requested
· Served as a Faculty Mentor to new online instructors as requested
· Made recommendations for curriculum updates and revisions as appropriate to the program
· Attended administrative faculty meetings, in-service sessions, and faculty meetings (some virtual; some onground)
· Participated in in-service training, and demonstrate evidence of annual professional development and academic currency
· Completed one outside professional development activity per year and submit documentation