Paul J. Quinn, M.Sc.Ed.
3352 Lakeway Lane
Pearland, Texas 77584
Phone: (713) 392-1076 (H), (713) 718-6523 (W)
E-mail:
EDUCATION:
Sam Houston State University Huntsville TX
EdD, Community College Leadership-in progress
Binghamton University Binghamton NY
Master of Science – Education
Huddersfield University Huddersfield U.K.
Teaching Certificate in Further and Higher Education
Chesterfield College of Technology Chesterfield U.K.
City and Guilds of London-Mechanical Engineering Degree
William Rhodes Grammar School Chesterfield U.K.
EXPERIENCE:
2004—Present
Houston Community College System –Central/South Campus Houston, TX
ASSOCIATE DEAN OF INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS
Academic and Workforce Programs at Central and South Campus
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administer Perkins Grant for Workforce Programs
Resolve all Academic and Workforce Student Concerns
Assist Dean with Budgets, Sections and Hiring
Associate Dean/Administrator in charge at South Campus
Research and Implement new viable programs,
Promote Dual Credit and Learning Communities for both sites
Implement new tutoring laboratory for all courses at Central
Develop curriculum for new programs consistent with discipline requirements
DIVISION CHAIR:
Guided Studies /Academic ESL/ Intensive English/World Languages/
American Sign Language/Learning Assistance Centers
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Directly supervising and evaluating-19 full time-faculty, 52 adjuncts and 2 staff for 2 sites
Manage a $1.6 million budget for six departments
Create the course schedule for 2 sites
Serve as a member of Search Committees for full-time employees
Screen and hire adjunct faculty to staff classes
Settle personnel issues in the department
Coordinate and oversee mentors for new adjunct faculty
Assist councilors and students with the registration process
Strive for new ways to accommodate students with disabilities
Conduct yearly faculty and staff evaluations-PEP.
Conduct monthly faculty and staff meetings
Research and implement new programs (software and instruction)
Develop courses for Distance Education programs
Oversee the Learning Assistance Centers.
Provide training information for full and part-time faculty/staff
Promote best practices through instruction
Develop and implement new curriculum
Implement Dual Credit Classes with area schools
Work collaboratively with Workforce and other divisions.
Part-Time Athletic Director for new system-wide programs- January 2005-2007. Compete in the NJCAA Division One Soccer Conference and tournaments, stimulating retention and recruitment. Responsible for student participants GPA, providing tutors, and fundraising.
1995-2001 Houston Community College System -Central Campus
Instructor
- Apply new learning methodologies for program development with the use of technology to enhance the instruction of Developmental Reading and Student Success Programs
- Create departmental examinations for the above courses
- Flexible Entry Desk Tutor for TASP preparation courses in Reading, and Math.
- Develop and implement new system wide curriculum for GUST 0340
1993—1995 Fort Bend Independent School District Sugarland, TX
Teacher of Special Education
- Lake Olympia Middle School and Kempner High School.
- Teach reading improvement, basic math and content mastery
- Monitor student progress, organize and score state required testing.
- Structure and annotate parent conferences.
1989—1993 Maine Endwell Independent School District Endwell, NY
Teacher of Special Education
- Main Endwell High and Middle Schools.
- Teach English, Reading, Math and Science.
- Develop and instruct cross curriculum program for special education students.
- Interpret psychological evaluations for the committee of special education.
- Assistant head coach for varsity athletics and soccer programs.
1991—1993 Binghamton University Binghamton, NY
Assistant Head Coach. Part-Time
- Recruit and coach the men’s and women’s soccer and athletic programs.
- Monitor students’ academic progress for NCAA eligibility.
- Fund raising from local business for various sports programs.
1986—1989 Chesterfield and Rotherham College United Kingdom
Course Leader for Vocational Education
- Design and implement cross curriculum technology based programs
Certification:
Texas Teacher Certificate PK–12th Grade
New York Teacher Certificate PK–12th Grade
Department of Education and Science U.K.
Teacher Certificate in Higher Education
Professional Memberships:
Texas College Reading and Learning Association (TX-CRLA)
Texas Association of Developmental Educators (TADE)
Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA)
National Association of Developmental Educators (NADE)
Associate and Graduate Member of the Institute of the Motor Industry. U.K.
Professional Soccer Coaches Association. U.K.
Committees:
Faculty Senate
SACS Self Study
Guided Studies Discipline Committee
NJCAA Athletic Director and Coach
Professional Development / Training:
Community College Leadership EdD,-Sam Houston State Ongoing
Developmental Education Conference-Miami 2009
Peoplesoft /Blackboard Training 2008
Student Success Seminar Orlando Florida 2007 Grant Writing-Hispanic Forum, TitleV 2006 NJCAA Athletic Director Convocation 2006
TCCTA Ongoing
Present at Title V Conference 2005
PeopleSoft Budget 2005
PeopleSoft Training 2004
College Leadership Training 2001 – 2003
ADA Workshop 2002
HCCS – Faculty Conferences 1995 – Ongoing
College Academic Skills Program (CASP) Conferences 1995 – Ongoing
Interests:
Reading, Creative Writing (short stories and poetry)
Playing Guitar, Piano, Listening to Music
Soccer, Track and Field, Tennis, Golf
References: Available upon request.