Tricia M.
Foster
tfoster@craftingthemessage.com
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305-336-8195
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8430 SW 129 Ave, Miami, FL 33183
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Teaching Skills
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Develop syllabi and lesson plans
based on course and
institutional learning objectives
Incorporate a variety of teaching
methodologies within a class
Organize, prepare and revise
course materials
Evaluate and incorporate
technology to enhance student
engagement
Develop and evaluate writing
assignments, projects, quizzes
and exams
Recommend additional college
resources that may help
students succeed
Professional Societies
National Council for Teachers of
English (since 2008)
Student Affairs Administrators in
Higher Education (2008-2011)
American Comparative Literature
Association (Since 2014)
Writing Consultant
Experienced freelance writer/editor, adjunct faculty, academic administrator, and
corporate manager uniquely qualified for academic consultation. Highly skilled in
writing assessment, compiling and analyzing data, critical thinking and problem
solving. Adept at providing comprehensive feedback on academic thesis and
dissertations.
Work Experience Managerial Skills
Teaching
Adjunct Faculty (2012 - present)  Analyze reports to
Miami Dade College identify trends
InterAmerican Campus, 627 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL  Set goals according to
33135 organizational mission
Courses: ENC1101, ENC1102, ENC2000  Solicit employee input
 Recognize achievements
Adjunct Faculty (2008)  Provide professional
Florida National University enrichment
4425 W. Jose Regueiro (20th) Ave, Hialeah, Fl. 33012  Maintain customer
Course: ENC1101 service focus
 Seek innovative use of
Writing Consultant technology
Graduate Writing Consultant (2016 - present)  Develop and maintain
Center for Excellence in Writing effective systems
Florida International University  Adapt to changing
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199 methods and goals
Creative Director [Owner/Operator] (2015 - present) Faculty Professional
Crafting the Message, LLC
Development
12485 SW 137th Ave Suite 212
Miami, FL 33186  ACUE Effective College
Instruction
Administrative Experience  Honors College Faculty
Director of Student Services, Florida National Certification Workshop
College 2008 – 2011  Teaching Success: Brain
Friendly Instruction
Institutional Service  Teaching Success: Making
Learning Active
Faculty Recruiter (2016 - present)
 Flipped Learning
Faculty Institute of Teaching and Learning
 College Instruction
Miami Dade College
 Blended Certificate
InterAmerican Campus, 627 SW 27th Ave, Miami, FL
 Teaching in H Ed: A & B
33135
 Adjunct Teaching
 Adjunct Teaching 2
Committee Member (2017- present)
 Adjunct Strategies
Academic Integrity Committee
 Gordon Rule for Adjuncts
Florida International University
 Adjunct Orientation
11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199
 Instructional Experience

Miami Dade College – Faculty

Formats: 6 weeks, 8 weeks, 12 weeks, and 16 weeks

ENC1101 (Traditional, Web Enhanced, Blended/Hybrid)

Class Objectives:

 Analyzing and synthesizing reading material

 Analyzing and complying with the various components of an assignment
 Analyzing essay structures to replicate the models
 Choosing and limiting a subject
 Identify purpose and audience
 Selecting an appropriate genre
 Utilize pre-writing methods
 Outlining and reverse outlining
 Effective use of grammar to communicate clearly
 Effectively structuring sentences for clarity and conciseness
 Developing paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting sentences, and transitional sentences
 Effective use of transitions to move between ideas and paragraphs
 Writing an effective summary/abstract
 Creating engaging introductions and conclusions
 Integrating direct quotes, summaries, and paraphrased material into a writing assignment
 Citing sources in the body of a paper using MLA in-text citation
 Listing sources using a standard form of documentation (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.)

ENC1102 (Traditional, Web Enhanced, Blended/Hybrid), Honors College ENC1102

Class Objectives:

 Reinforcing the skills learned in ENC1101

 Using library and electronic resources to fulfill research objectives.
 Taking notes, paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting sources.
 Articulating a thesis that demonstrates a logical connection between research and argumentative
techniques.
 Organizing the text to be congruent with the subject and purpose of the paper.
 Using sources in the text to substantiate the thesis.
LIT2000 (Summer B 2018)

Class Objectives:
 defining literary terms
 recognizing particular elements of specific genres
 identifying and explaining the aesthetic qualities of assigned material
 identifying and discussing relevant themes
 analyzing and discussing particular conflicts, ideas, and experiences present in the literary
 works
 identifying key writers and works of literature from different historical periods
 identifying different literary movements
 analyzing the literary works’ societal contexts
 generating, developing, organizing, and presenting ideas effectively
 developing and selecting communication to purpose, audience, and occasion
 recognizing the conventions of Standard American English
 Administrative Experience

Florida National University – Director of Student Services

Administrative Duties

 Managed individual offices on three campuses

 Coordinated the schedules of full-time and work-study staff
 Hired and trained new staff
 Conducted annual performance reviews
 Developed and maintained departmental budget
 Represented the department in monthly institutional and ad hoc meetings
 Initiated and maintained staff development opportunities (e.g. conferences)

Departmental Programs

 Planned and executed commencement twice per year

 Planned and facilitated new student orientation quarterly
 Planned and executed student events (e.g. Thanksgiving, BBQs) quarterly
 Supervised the compilation and recognition of students on the Dean’s List
 Supervised the compilation and recognition of students on the ESL Honor List
 Supported the initiation of the ESL Honor Society
 Recruited candidates for and advised the members of the Student Government Association
 Planned and executed Student Government elections annually
 Assisted other departments with their initiatives (e.g. career center/career fair)
 Planned and executed student leadership workshops and retreats

Policies and Procedure

 Revised student handbook as needed

 Revised safety and security policies and procedures as needed
 Conducted fire drills quarterly
 Initiated active shooter protocol
 Facilitated the student complaint process as outlined in the student handbook
 Initiated Honor Court to address student conduct issues, as per the student handbook
 Supervised the distribution of student IDs and parking decals
 Ensured student records where kept in compliance with FERPA
 Made recommendations regarding university policy and procedures
 Ensured the department adhered to Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) accreditation

Education

MA English Literature Thesis Paper: BA English

May 2010 Feminist Body, Feminist May 2002
Mercy College, 555 Mind: A Comparative Columbus State
Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, Analysis of Hélène Cixous University, 4225
New York 10522 and Virginia Woolf University Ave, Columbus,
GA 31907
 Research Experience
Co-researcher (current)
Center for Excellence in Writing – Florida International University

Co-developed research proposal to “to take stock of all that has been done or is being done in their
writing center to both eradicate forms of microagressions and improve social attitudes as well as
assessing ways to reform these practices towards not just a safe space but more importantly a
braver one.”

Collecting and analyzing data using online surveys

Presentations
Foster, T., Raghunandan, J., and Tibor, D. (2017). Peer Mentoring: Connecting Students And Campus Resources.
Panel presentation at the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, New York, NY.

Conferences Attended
National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing (NCPTW) - Volunteer Work
October 2017
UN Online Volunteering
Writer’s Digest Annual Conference July-Aug 2015 www.onlinevolunteering.org
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
(NASPA) – March 2011 Current Project:
Proofreading the English project fact-
sheets of the UNDP Project
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
supporting civil society in Azerbaijan
(NASPA) – March 2010
UNDP Azerbaijan
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission
on Colleges (SACSCOC) 2008

References

Available Upon Request