David W. Scott
27 Eulita Ter. #2
Brighton, MA02135
(617) 953-3852
Education:
BostonUniversity
Ph.D. in Religious Studies, expected graduation in 2013
Concentration in Church History
Specialization in World Christianity and Missions History
BostonUniversity
Master of Theological Studies, 2007
Concentration in Theology, Philosophy, and Ethics
Summa cum laude
LawrenceUniversity
B.A. in Mathematics, 2002
Summa cum laude in course work.
Magna cum laude in independent study. Study paper: The Infinite, Logic, and the Search for Mathematical Truth
Writings:
“Racial Images in John Wesley’s Thoughts Upon Slavery”Wesleyan Theological Journal 43, no. 2(Fall 2008).
“Missionary Education and the Chinese in Malaysia:A Case Study for the Symbiotic Growth of the Methodist Movement”Methodist History 48:3 (April 2010).
Presentations:
“Re-thinking Elder Needs through Interpretive Research,”Poster Session with EmilyKearns; Valerie Parker Callahan; Dan Collier; Ann Miller; and Rachel Pennellatore, at the 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, Atlanta, GA, November 21, 2009.
“The Primacy of Relational Concerns Among Older Adults: Results from an Image-Based Needs Assessment,” Poster Session at the 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, New Orleans, LA, November 22, 2010.
“‘The Spirit-Filled Teacher’: Methodist Educational Missions in Nineteenth-Century Asia”, American Society of Church History, Boston, MA, January 8, 2011.
RelevantWork History:
BostonUniversity, Boston, MAAug. 2009 – Present
Teaching Fellow
- Prepared and presented weekly discussion group lessons for two introductory religious studies courses on Eastern Religions and course for first-year master’s level students combining church history, theology, and sociology of religion.
- Graded tests and papers for above-mentioned courses.
- Participated in planning process for first-year master’s level course as part of six-person teaching team.
- Managed course website and other administrative matters related to the course.
- Prepared and presented two lectures on course topics.
KimberlyHigh School, Kimberly, WIAug. 2002 – Jan. 2003
Mathematics Teaching Intern
- Certified high school mathematics teacher in the state of Wisconsin.
- Prepared and presented daily lessons for one 30-student block of Algebra 1 and one 25-student block of Trigonometry on 4-block high school schedule.
- Assisted with two blocks of high school Calculus and one block of mathematics for at-risk high school students.
LawrenceUniversity, Appleton, WISept. 2000 – Dec. 2000
Teaching Assistant
- Corrected homework assignments and conducted 10 weekly and 2 cumulative review sessions for class of 20 university Differential Equations students.
Greater Lynn Senior Services, Lynn, MASept. 2007 – Present
Planner
- Collaborated with Director of Planning and Development and Title III Planner in coordinating and conducting agency-wide needs assessment including design and facilitation of focus groups.
- Conducted outcomes-based program evaluations of two agency programs.
- Collaborated with Director of Planning and Development and Director of Development in preparation of grant and other funding proposals successfully resulting in over $100,000 of agency funding.
- Collaborated with Director of Planning and Development and other Agency staff in developing new programs including identifying evidence-based practices and other theoretical bases; identifying program goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes; and identifying necessary resources and partnerships.
- Developed and maintained library of research materials.
- Collected, maintained, and interpreted demographic data.
FoxValley Workforce Development Board, Neenah, WIFeb. 2004 – Aug. 2005
Special Projects Manager
- Coordinated activities for an 18-county regional economic development study working with two advisory boards, three consultants, and extensive public input.
- Prepared position papers, collected data, and conducted data analysis to assist in planning for both own organization and regional economic development group.
- Prepared six grant, award, and request for proposal applications, resulting in a total of $55,000 in grant and award money.
- Wrote 10-chapter labor market information user’s guide.
- Designed and maintained four websites.
Languages:
Reading and speaking proficiency in German
Intermediate reading ability in Spanish
Organization/Volunteer Experience:
American Society of Church History, Newsletter Co-EditorJan. 2009 – Present
Union UMC, Adult Sunday School TeacherSept. 2008 – Present
BostonUniversitySchool of Theology Alumni Board, PresidentDec. 2007 – Present
Harvest Food Pantry, Co-DirectorAug. 2009 – Present
Harvest Food Pantry, VolunteerOct. 2007 – Present
BostonCares, Volunteer and Project LeaderOct. 2007 – Present
BostonUniversity Theological Students Association, PresidentApr. 2006 – Apr. 2007
Emmanuel UMC, Nurture Coordinator and TrusteeSept. 2003 – Aug. 2005
Lawrence Christian Fellowship, PresidentJun. 2001 – Jun. 2002
Honors and achievements:
Dean’s Fellowship, Boston University Department of Religious and Theological Studies
Reverend Edmund M. Beebe, Lucinda Bidwell Beebe, and Frank D. & Bertha Howard Fellowships, BostonUniversitySchool of Theology
Jacob Sleeper Fellowship, BostonUniversitySchool of Theology
David H. Tribou Fellowship, BostonUniversitySchool of Theology
Scholarship for Merit I, BostonUniversitySchool of Theology
Student Leadership Society, BostonUniversitySchool of Theology
Grant Writer Certification from The Grantsmanship Center, Inc. (TGCI)
John H. Scidmore Award, LawrenceUniversity
LANTERN Service Award, LawrenceUniversity
Warren Hurst Stevens Prize, LawrenceUniversity
Phi Beta Kappa Membership, LawrenceUniversity
William C. Bradish Scholarship, DecorahHigh School
Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America
References:
Dr. Dana L. Robert
Truman Collins Professor of World Christianity and History of Mission
BostonUniversitySchool of Theology
745 Commonwealth Ave.
Boston, MA02215
617-353-3064
Valerie Parker Callahan
Director of Planning and Development
Greater Lynn Senior Services
8 Silsbee St.
Lynn, MA01901
781-586-8612