Constance A.

Barnes, MAT
228 La Costa Ave Dayton, Nevada 89403 (775) 291-1423 constance_barnes@ymail.com
www.constancebarnesmat.weebly.com

Education
2014 - 2015

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT

Masters Certificate in Native American Studies

2012 - 2013

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

Masters Thesis: Resource Guide for Teaching Culturally Relevant United States History to
American Indian High School Students
Mentor: Sheryl Watson

2010 - 2011

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Bachelors of Arts in Humanities

Senior Thesis: Native American Education: Improving Graduation Rates

Mentor: Dr. Dan OBryan
Magna Cum Laude

Administrative Experience
Pre-College Advisor

2015 Current

Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California

Carson City, NV

Coordinate college outreach program within the Washoe Tribe and local schools
[specifically with Carson City School District (CCSD)].
Work closely with CCSD schools and their American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN)
student population to promote higher education and assist in areas such as financial aid,
standardized test preparation, application, and scholarship research and application.
Work with CCSD AI/AN high school students to graduate on time and to develop various
graduation plans to assist those who may be behind.
Assist Washoe Tribal members with tribal scholarships and process them for review.
Develop higher education workshops for students, parents, and adult learners to promote
family engagement within the K-12 school system and promote higher education.
Track high school graduates and college or vocational school entrance rates.
Design and implement workshops for parents, tutors, and staff that work closely with
AI/AN students.

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Online Psychology Program Chair

2014 Current

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Manage online program by designing semester schedules, reviewing budgets, coordinate

with other institutional departments, recruitment and marketing, course evaluation, annual
catalog and website review.
Manage online instructors through hiring and evaluation, enrollment verifications and
course evaluation, communication and support, student/instructor mediation, and student
retention.
Authorize courses within the program, assess course builds needs, scheduling,
completion, and submission dates for new course builds.
Oversee program advisees through academic advising, scheduling courses, maintaining
needs matrix, registration and paperwork completion. Update student files and degree
audits, online portal support, online tutorials, Junior Proficiency Exam tracking, and
academic probation.

Senior Administrative Assistant to Psychology Chair

2011 - 2014

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Teacher Assistant in psychology courses. Implemented course material, designed and

graded exams in each course, and assisted students with assignments.
Advised on-campus and online students ensuring graduation requirements are met.
Kept and submitted financial records for conference trips, supply purchases, etc.
Designed and developed academic schedules for the Sierra Nevada College (SNC) online
undergraduate psychology program.
Maintained psychology blog for Sierra Nevada College.
Facilitated office management, scheduled meetings, copied, scanned, kept financial
records, and trained new employees.

Peer Academic Advisor

2009 - 2010

Western Nevada College

Carson City, NV

Advised new students about academic schedules, institution rules and regulations, and
provided orientation.
Proctored entrance exams and exams for disabled students to ensure equal opportunity
for postsecondary success.
Office administration duties such as: scheduling, filing, and phones management.

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Teaching Experience
Adjunct Professor

2014 - Current

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Instruct lower and upper division courses in the Humanities area (e.g., education, history,
philosophy, and psychology).
Design course curriculum (education, history, philosophy, and psychology) and textbook
selection(s) for each course.
Communicate effectively with administrators, interdepartmental employees, and students
before, during, and after semester course(s).
Design and administer midterm and final exams.

Submit enrollment verification and midterm and final grades.

Educational Probationary Mentor

2012 2015

Sierra Nevada College

Incline Village, NV

Supervise at risk students at the postsecondary education level.

Teach students to prioritize their academic work load. Teach time management and
organization skills.
Ensure compliance with academic standards and completion of assignments.

Long-term Substitute Teacher

April 2013 - June 2013

Carson Middle School

Carson City, NV

Taught, developed and implemented curriculum that met the Nevada State Standards for
7th grade social studies and leadership classes.

Ensured a safe learning environment through the establishment and implementation of

structured classroom management.

Provided students with academic needs after school hours to further academic growth.

Grading committee member: established and implemented grading criteria for social
studies teachers at Carson Middle School.

Private Tutoring

2010 - 2013

Self-Employment

Carson City, NV

Provided scholastic tutoring for K-12 students through undergraduate courses to ensure
academic success.
Taught vital skills for academic success such as: time management, prioritizing,
organization, and study habits.
Explored pupils best learning advantage (visual, auditory, and kinesthetic) and
implemented them in every students tutoring.
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Talks and Poster Presentations

2015
Barnes, C.A. [Key Note Speaker]. (2015) American Indian awards ceremony. Carson
Middle School, Carson City, NV.
Frederick, C.M., Barnes, C.A., Day, K.B., Fricke, S.A., & King, R.D. (2015) Supporting
provisional and probational students: Increasing classroom participation and retention
rates through active learning. Poster presented at the Nevada Undergraduate
Research Symposium. Reno, NV.
Frederick, C.M., Barnes, C.A., Day, K.B., Fricke, S.A., & King, R.D. (2015) Supporting
provisional and probational students: Increasing classroom participation and retention
rates through active learning. Poster presented at the 5th annual Psychology Research
Fair. Incline Village, NV.
Frederick, C.M., Barnes, C.A., Day, K.B., Fricke, S.A., & King, R.D. (2015) Supporting
provisional and probational students: Increasing classroom participation and retention
rates through active learning. Poster presented at Sierra Nevada College Presidents
Residence. Incline Village, NV.
2014
Barnes, C.A. (2014) American Indian awards ceremony. Carson Middle School, Carson City,
NV.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A.., King, R.D. (2014). Active learning in practice:
Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty perspectives. Paper
presented at the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Berkeley, CA.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A., & King, R.D. (2014). Active learning in practice:
Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty perspectives. Poster
presented at the Nevada Undergraduate Research Symposium, Reno, NV.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A., & King, R.D. (2014). Active learning in practice:
Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty perspectives. Poster
presented at the 4th annual Psychology Research Fair, Incline Village, NV.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A., & King, R.D. (2014). Active learning in practice:
Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty perspectives. Poster
presented at Sierra Nevada College Presidents Residence, Incline Village, NV.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A., & King, R.D. (2014). Active learning in practice:
Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty perspectives. Poster
presented at the 26th annual Association for Psychological Science, San Francisco,
CA.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A., & King, R.D. (2014). Active learning: Theoretical
and methodological examination. Wednesday Readings hosted by Sierra Nevada
College, Incline Village, NV.

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2013
Barnes, C.A. (2013) American Indian awards ceremony. Carson Middle School, Carson City,
NV.
Barnes, C.A. (2013). Resource guide for teaching culturally relevant United States history to
American Indian high school students. Master Thesis presented at Sierra Nevada
College, Reno, NV.
Drysdale, M., Sacci, N., Barnes, C., & Frederick, C.M. (2013). Collectivism and
individualism: Impact of age on societal identification. Paper presented at the National
Conference on Undergraduate Research, La Cross, Wisconsin.
Drysdale, M., Sacci, N., Barnes, C., & Frederick, C.M. (2013). Collectivism and
individualism: Impact of age on societal identification. Poster presented at the Nevada
Undergraduate Research Symposium, Reno, NV.
Drysdale, M., Sacci, N., Barnes, C., & Frederick, C.M. (2013). Collectivism and
individualism: Impact of age on societal identification. Poster presented at the 93rd
annual Western Psychological Association Convention, Reno, NV.
2012
Ramero, F., & Barnes, C.A. (2012). Moving our American Indian student beyond just thinking
about postsecondary education. Higher Education Workshop hosted by Nevada
Department of Education, Reno, NV.
2011
Black, C.A. (2011). Native American education: Improving graduation rates. Poster
presented at Sierra Nevada Senior Project, Incline Village, NV.
Black, C.A. (2011). Native American student association (NASA). Paper presented at the 8th
annual youth conference for the Inter-tribal Council of Nevada, Reno, NV.

Research Projects
Frederick, C.M., Barnes, C.A., Day, K.B., Fricke, S.A., & King, R.D. (2014). Supporting
provisional and probational students: Increasing classroom participation and retention
rate through active learning.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K.B., Barnes, C.A., & King, R.D. (2013). Active learning in practice:
Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty perspectives.
Drysdale, M., Sacci, N., Barnes, C., & Frederick, C.M. (2013). Collectivism and
individualism: Impact of age on societal identification.
Black, C.A. (2011). Native American education: Improving graduation rates.
Barnes, C.A. (2013). Resource guide for teaching culturally relevant United States history to
American Indian high school students.
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Publications
Black, C. A. (2010, February 16). Review: Paranormal activity gets two thumbs up. The
Eagles Eye, pp. 10.
Black, C. A. (2010, March 2). Learning autism at new heights. The Eagles Eye, pp. 6.
Drysdale, M.T., Sacci, N.E., Barnes, C.A., & Frederick, C.M. (in preparation). Age and
societal identification: Individualism and collectivism.
Feiler, D. & Black, C. A. (2010, March 2). Among the feathers of an eagle. The Eagles Eye,
pp 10-11.
Frederick, C.M., Barnes, C.A., Day, K.B., Fricke, S.A., & King, R.D. (in preparation).
Supporting provisional and probational students: Increasing classroom participation
and retention rate through active learning.
Frederick, C.M., Day, K., Barnes, C.A., Crespo, B., & King, R. (in preparation). Active
learning in practice: Alignment and misalignment of undergraduate and faculty
perspectives.
Frederick, C.M., & Barnes, C.A. (2013, December 31). Rolling into experimental [Web log
comment]. Retrieved from http://blog.sierranevada.edu/humanities/2013/12/31/
rolling-into-experimental/
Frederick, C.M., & Barnes, C.A. (2013, November 13). 2nd Wednesday reading [Web log
comment]. Retrieved from http://blog.sierranevada.edu/humanities/2013/11/13/2ndwednesday-reading/
Frederick, C.M., & Barnes, C.A. (2013, October 30). Proceedings of the Sierra Nevada
College psychology research fair [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://blog.
sierranevada.edu/humanities/2013/10/30/proceedings-of-the-sierra-nevadacollege-psychology-research-fair/
Frederick, C.M., & Barnes, C.A. (2013, October 16). Publications from the psychology
program [Web log comment]. Retrieved from
http://blog.sierranevada.edu/humanities/2013/10/16/ publications-from-thepsychology-program/

Training and Workshops

2016
National Indian Education Association [Presenter]. (2016). Bridging the Gap from High

School Graduation to Higher Education.

Washoe Tribe Higher Education [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2016). Education

Engagement.
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Washoe Tribe Higher Education [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2016). Scholarship

Workshop.
Washoe Tribe Higher Education [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2016). Parental Guidance

(PG13): Homework Help for Parents.

Washoe Tribe Higher Education [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2016). College 101
Washoe Tribe Higher Education [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2016). College 101: A Brief

Overview.
2015
Washoe Tribe Higher Education [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2015). College 101: A Brief

Overview.
Brown Elementary School Special Session [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2015). Introduction

to Psychology and Goal Setting.

American Indian/Alaska Native Education Summit. (2015). Transforming for the future:
Closing the achievement gap for American Indian students. Facilitator: Nevada
Department of Education and Education Program Specialist Fredina Drye-Romero.
North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2015).

Surveys and Interviews.

Sierra Nevada College, Senior Project [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2015). Poster set-up

talk.
2014
Lesson Plan Writing Retreat 3 [Facilitator]. (2014). Nevada Indian Curriculum.
Higher Education Workshop. (2014). Moving our American Indian students beyond just
thinking about postsecondary education. Facilitator: Fredina Drye-Romero Education
Program Specialist.
Sierra Nevada College, Professional Development [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2014).

Active Learning in Practice II.

Sierra Nevada College, Wednesday Readings. (2014). Active learning: Theoretical and
methodological examination. Wednesday Readings hosted by Sierra Nevada College,
Incline Village, NV.
2013
American Indian/Alaska Native Education Summit. (2013). Facilitator: Nevada Department of
Education and Education Program Specialist Fredina Drye-Romero.

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Higher Education Workshop. (2013). Moving our American Indian students beyond just
thinking about postsecondary education. Facilitator: Fredina Drye-Romero Education
Program Specialist.
Sierra Nevada College, Professional Development [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2013).

Active Learning in Practice I.

2012
Higher Education Workshop [Coordinator and Presenter]. (2012). Moving our American

Indian students beyond just thinking about postsecondary education.

Editorial Experience
Frederick, C.M., Keyzers, K.A., Barnes, C.A., & Fricke, S.A. (Eds.). (2015). Proceedings
from 5th annual Sierra Nevada College psychology research fair. Incline Village, NV:
SNC.
Frederick, C.M., Burns, M.K., Barnes, C.A., & Fricke, S.A. (Eds.). (2014). Proceedings from
4th annual Sierra Nevada College psychology research fair. Incline Village, NV: SNC.

Grants and Awards

Magna Cum Laude

Sierra Nevada College Whos Who Recipient
Sierra Nevada College Outstanding Psychology Assistant Award
Sierra Nevada College Outstanding Professional Project Award
Sierra Nevada College Whos Who Recipient
Sierra Nevada College Internal Grant Program
Sierra Nevada College Undergraduate Research Travel Grant
Sierra Nevada College Internal Grant Program
Montana State University Honor Society
Sierra Nevada College Undergraduate Research Travel Grant
Washoe Tribe Employee of the Month (February)

2011
2011
2012
2013
2013
2013-14
2014
2014-15
2015
2015
2016

Licenses and Certifications

Secondary Educator, State of Nevada License No. 0000089422

TESOL Endorsement

2013-current

American Heart Association CPR, AED, & First Aid certified

Strong Interest Inventory
OSHA 10
Mandated Reporter Educators Training

2013-current
2015
2016
2016

2013-current

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Courses Taught

7th grade Social Studies

US History (HIST 3XX)

7th grade Leadership

Educational Psychology (PSYC 350)

Nevada Constitution (HIST 205)

Research Methods (PSYC 415)

Senior Ethics (PHIL 400)

Experimental Psychology (PSYC 445)

Introduction to Philosophy

(Co) Publication Seminar (PSYC 480)

Professional Society Memberships

National Academic Advising Association

Honor Society
Nevada State Education Association Member
Nevada Indian Commissions Member
National Indian Education Association
Mensa

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2016
2015
2013
2012-13
2012
2010

Committee Involvement

Mayala Watah Activities

National Indian Education Association (Nevada)
College Campus Tours

2016
2016
2016

Summer Youth Employment Program

College and Career Fair
Native Youth Conference
Indian Education Committee

2016
2015, 2016
2015, 2016
2015, 2016

Professional Qualifications

Sierra Nevada College Internal Review Board (IRB) Member

Co-Advisor of Psychological Society Club at Sierra Nevada College
Carson Animal Service Initiative Fundraiser [Coordinated & Facilitated]
Huntingtons Disease Society of America Fundraiser [Coordinated & Facilitated]
Volunteer at the Nevada Department of Education
Cinper, Inc. Board of Directors member
Advisor of Tribe of Many Nations club at Sierra Nevada College
President of Tribe of Many Nations club at Sierra Nevada College
Ambassador for Western Nevada College

2014-current
2014-16
2013
2013
2012-current
2012-15
2012-14
2011-12
2008

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Special Skills

Personal and Professional Characteristics: honest, trustworthy, prompt, professional,

independent and dependable worker, high achiever, public speaking skills
Advanced knowledge Active Learning Pedagogy and Strategies
Experience in curriculum design and office manuals
Extensive knowledge and practice designing and teaching cultural relevance
Experience in implementing evidence based learning
Research experience in social psychology and teaching
Skillful in all classroom technology (PC, Projector, Elmo, Smart Board, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience working with English as a Second Language Learners (ESL)
Budget Analysis
Competent in interactive technological interfaces (i.e., Kahoot, Poll Everywhere, Class
Dojo, Edutopia, Edmoto, etc.)
Archive confidential documents to an electronic mainframe

References
More references available upon request.

Christina M. Frederick, Ph.D.

Sierra Nevada College
(775) 831-1314 x 7460
cfrederick@sierranevada.edu

Henry Conover
Sierra Nevada College
(775) 831-1314 x 7534
hconover@sierranevada.edu

Fredina Drye-Romero
Department of Education
(775) 687-9143
fromero@doe.nv.gov

George McNulty, Ph.D.

V.P. Student Affairs Colby Community College
(785) 460- 5490
george.mcnulty@colbycc.edu

Mena Dedmon
Douglas County Teacher
(775) 781-1923
mdedmon@dcsd.k12.nv.us

Robert D. King, Ph.D.

Sierra Nevada College
(775) 831-1314 x 7493
rking@sierranevada.edu
William W. Jenkins, D.Ed.
Psychologist
(775) 885-7717
wjenkins@scncounseling.com

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