Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Malinda Mansfield
malindamansfield3@gmail.com
“This is one dedicated, expert and highly enthusiastic leader who specializes in reaching faculty and students, effective use of technology, and collaborative learning practices. She has been, for several years now, the leader in the North Central Region of several; very prominent. Her work has focused on embedding technology, collaborative learning and engaging our Millennial students.”
- Chuck Philip Ed.D.
Ivy Tech Community College Retired Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs
"...constantly researching new ways to incorporate student success into the higher educational platform. Malinda has been very persistent in getting her first article published soon after her graduate studies and continues to publish...presents engaging workshops on student retention and collaborative learning...she is truly excited about what she does."
Summary
Enthusiastic to bring leadership to K-12 instructors, higher education students and faculty by using a unique combination of differentiated instruction, technology, collaborative learning, awareness of learning styles, and educational experiences. (Click HERE for CV)
Gallup's Strengths Quest (2019) - TOP THEMES
Futuristic- Inspired by the future and what could be. Energize others with their visions of the future.
Activator -Can make things happen by turning thoughts into action. Meet with ideas, leave with action plans.
Achiever- Works hard and possess a great deal of stamina. Takes immense satisfaction in being productive.
Strategic-Faced with any given scenario, can quickly spot the relevant patterns and issues. Thinks outside the box.
Significance- Independent and prioritize projects based on how much influence they will have on their organization or people around them.
Education
Ed.D. Higher Educational Leadership: Walden University 4.0 GPA 2017
Masters Degree in Education: Indiana University 2011
BA Secondary English Education: Indiana University 2008
Honors
Presidents Excellence in Instruction Award:
$1,000 Professional Development and nomination for the statewide Glenn Sample Award February, 2014
-Michelle Bakerson PHD Former Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Indiana University
Commitment to Social Change $25,000 scholarship recipient June, 2013:
Higher Educational Leadership $3,000 grant recipient January, 2013
Licensing & Certifications
AP Literature and Composition: Augsburg University SI-2022
English 6-12 Professional Teaching License: South Carolina Department of Education 2022
Reading 6-12 Teaching License: South Carolina Department of Education 2022
Quality Matters Mentor Certification: Quality Matters Online Certification, 2013
Quality Matters Rubric Certification: Quality Matters Online Certification, 2012
AP English Writing Composition Certification: Notre Dame University 2009
Special Training
Adolescent Mental Health Awareness-Training: Elkhart County Health Department 2018
First Year Experience Institute-Training: University of South Carolina 2015
Blackboard: Using Rubrics Certificate: IVY Tech, South Bend, IN 2012
Negotiation and Conflict Management Certificate: United States Institute of Peace 2012
Summer Institute for Teachers: Autism Spectrum Disorder, English Language Learners, RTI, and Conflict resolution: Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN 2011
Conflict Analysis Certification: The United States Institute of Peace 2011
Distance Learning Certification: IVY Tech, South Bend, IN 2011
Differentiated Learning for Un-Represented Students: Indiana University, South Bend, IN 2009
Key Strengths
Implementation of Skilled Leadership
Development of Interpersonal Relationships
Collaboration with Interdepartmental and Inter-institutional
F2F, Online, Hybrid and Blended Learning Curriculum Development
Time Management and Organization Utilization
Use and Implementation of Innovative Technology
Problem-Solver
Allocation of Local and Online Resources
Electronic and F2F communication and presentation
Committee Assignments
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Statewide Teaching and Learning Task-Force: 2017-2019
Statewide New Student Orientation Committee: Member 2016-2017
Statewide Student Success Curriculum Committee: Member 2014-Present
Statewide Faculty Professional Development Curriculum Committee: Member 2012
Bi-Regional IVYT Committee: Leader 2011-Present
Regional Innovative Technology Committee: Co-Chair 2011-2012
Regional Collaborative Learning Committee: Co-Chair 2011-2012
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Publications
Bakerson, M., Trottier, T., & Mansfield, M. (2015). The Value of Embedded Formative Assessment: An Integral Process in Online Courses Implemented Through Advances in Technology. Book chapter for edited book; Assessment in Online and Blended Learning Environments, Information Age Publishing.
Mansfield, M., (2013). IVYT 101 First Year Seminar Online. Course Content and Development. Copyrights material shared for 3 years with Ivy Tech Community College.
Mansfield, M. & Bakerson, M., (2012). Persistence Rates at IVY Tech Community College: Faculty and Student Perceptions in Congruence with Achieve the Dream Data. In S. Whalen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 8th National Symposium on Student Retention, 2012, New Orleans. (pp. 1/12). Norman, OK: The University of Oklahoma.
Mansfield, M., Webb, S., & O’Leary, E. (2011). Retention in Higher Education: Faculty and Student Perceptions of Retention Programs and Factors Impacting Attrition Rates. Eric. http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED521416.pdf
Attachments below :spiritual autobiography, letters of recommendation, pdf of my teaching license, and pdfs of other certificates achieved.
“...professional both in and out of the classroom…efficient, always well prepared, flexible, energetic and totally dependable…classroom management skills came to her naturally.”
-Joseph Good
Former Clay HS Department Chair
" ...students routinely work cooperatively to gain deeper understanding. In addition, she directs her students in using the computers to augment their learning, devising web quests to supplement background knowledge and on-line exercises to supplement the study of text-based vocabulary. "
-Peg DeBoer Department Chair at MHS