Amanda Parkman

Experience

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  University of Arizona

  Feb 2010 - now

  • Direct and supervise members of the Leadership Programs team including the Program Coordinator, Graduate Assistant, student workers, and graduate intern. • Design and implement Year 2 of the Blue Chip Leadership Experience (i.e. EDL 396B Design Thinking for Social Change) including the curriculum development, teaching team management, and assessment. • Co-Coordinate the spring Design Thinking Challenge which includes connecting students to community clients and providing an experience to students that helps them develop transferable skills of communication, critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and creativity. • Outreach and built relationships with partners on campus, in the community, and nationally to support the mission, events, and programs of the Department.• Support special projects to advance the long-term vision for Leadership Programs, specifically to scale and expand a collaborative campus model for cutting-edge leadership and professional development (i.e., Leadership Workshops, Leadership Endorsement, Homecoming 2020 – Giving Day).• Develop curriculum related to courses, workshops, and programs. • Utilize technology tools for both in-person and online courses (i.e. D2L Learning Management System, VoiceThread, PlayPosit, Zoom, Google Jamboard, Miro, and Padlet). • Build rapport and mentor students who are part of Blue Chip Leadership Experience.• Attend and assist in the coordination of all large-scale leadership events (i.e. Blue Chip Opening Event, Field Day, EQUISS, and Escape Room).• Assist with Leadership Programs recruitment and admissions process (i.e., Admit Day, New Student and Transfer Orientations). • Manage the Blue Chip Leadership Experience partnership with Residential Life & Housing for the Blue Chip Theme Community in Pueblo de la Cienga.• Represent the Department on university committees and at conferences (i.e., Wildcat Welcome Committee, Leadership Educators Institute 2018). Show less • Instruct classes for the Blue Chip Leadership Experience both in-person and online (EDL297A, EDL396A, EDL396B).• Oversee Year 2 of the Blue Chip Leadership Experience (i.e. spring Design Thinking Challenge).• Develop curriculum related to courses, workshops, and programs. • Supervise teaching assistants, student workers, and interns related to programs under direct supervision.• Build rapport with students who are part of the Blue Chip Leadership Experience. • Coordinate the assessment related to programs under direct supervision. • Attend and assist in the coordination of all large-scale leadership events (i.e. Blue Chip Opening Event, EQUISS, Admit Day, Day of Service).• Outreach and build relationships with partners on campus, in the community, and nationally to support the mission, events, and programs of the Department (i.e. Design Thinking Challenge). • Assist with Leadership Programs recruitment and admissions, including participating in Summer Orientation Sessions, and recruiting for Blue Chip Leadership. • Serve as a subject matter expert working with a team including a curricular specialist and instructional designer to create course materials (credit and non-credit) (i.e. Build the Skill). • Support special projects to advance the long-term vision for Leadership programs, specifically to scale and expand a collaborative campus model for cutting-edge leadership and professional development (i.e. Leadership Endorsement).• Represent the Department on university committees and at conferences as needed and assigned (i.e. Wildcat Welcome Committee, Leadership Educators Institute 2018). Show less • Directly supervise 10-12 Academic Skills Tutors (undergraduates) and a Graduate Assistant. • Coordinate outreach and academic support provided by Graduate Assistant and Academic Skills Tutors.• Develop and implement study skills curriculum through workshops, outreach, and online venues to serve diverse departmental and student needs.• Work to provide specialized student services for target populations, i.e., graduate student services, international students, underrepresented students, etc.• Collaborate with academic colleges, academic advisors, and campus departments to deliver specialized student services for target populations, i.e., students with low mathematics placement scores or students on academic probation.• Evaluate effectiveness of programs, devise evaluation methodology, compile data and report on results. • Responsible for regularly communicating the progress, outcomes, and direction of work to the Associate Director. Make recommendations concerning improvement of programs and services.• Assist Associate Director with training and supporting of Learning Specialists. Provide feedback, help with policy questions, direct to appropriate resources on campus.• Assist Associate Director with outreach and planning of Academic Coaching program. • Continue serving as a Learning Specialist (academic coach). • Represent THINK TANK on committees (i.e. Finals Survival Planning Committee; 2017 SAEM/AISS Symposium Planning Committee). Show less • Develop, monitor, evaluate, and adjust individualized learning plans for approx. 100 students.• Identify, instruct, and monitor the use of essential academic strategies for each student.• Understand, incorporate, and direct students to appropriate University resources, policies, and professionals to assist students in reaching their educational goals.• Develop rapport and productive relationships with students by creating welcoming environments for students to grow and gain new skills.• Maintain and document all contact with students resulting from standing appointments, phone, walk-ins, and email.• Participate in research goals of department through program development, implementation evaluation, and modification. • Support divisional student success efforts through participation in a variety of department activities and committee work. Additional Responsibilities July 2014-March 2015o Assist the Academic Services Coordinator in the development and implementation of training for Learning Specialists.o Assist the Academic Services Coordinator and Graduate Assistant in the development and implementation of training for Academic Skills Tutors.o Represent THINK TANK on committees (i.e. Finals Survival Planning Committee) o Provide administrative support to the Academic Services Coordinator (e.g. calendar management, Tutor Trac data clean-up; coordinating Learning Specialist representation at various campus events). Show less • Provided extensive administrative support to the Director and professional staff for a student academic learning center.• Provided excellent and personal customer service to students and parents of students who use or are seeking services a THINK TANK. This includes handling confidential materials in relation to student financial, academic identification, and personal information while maintaining Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations. • Supervised a student worker.• Scheduled individual fee based tutoring appointments for students using Tutor Trac.• Coordinated administrative support for the Graduated Test Prep courses offered at THINK TANK. Duties included room scheduling, registration of students, and administrative support to the Assistant Director and Instructional Specialists. • Attended and presented at conferences (i.e. RedRock Software Conference ) • Ensured the integrity of the data collected which is used to receive grant and university funding. This includes developing protocol and procedures used in data clean-up.• Assisted in assessment and evaluation of department practices and service. As well as developing THINK TANK Manual and Policy and Procedures Manual. • Processed of sensitive billing information for students registered for Grad Test Prep course (i.e. credit card processing using Dial-by-pay)• Approved payroll of tutors using UAccess.• Arranged for hotel, catering, and miscellaneous arrangements in regard to in-state travel and events such as the THINK TANK staff retreat. Show less

  • Assistant Professor of Practice

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Senior Coordinator, Leadership Prorgrams

    Nov 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Coordinator, Leadership Programs

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Academic Skills Coordinator, THINK TANK

    Mar 2015 - Jan 2018

  • Learning Specialist, THINK TANK

    Jul 2012 - Mar 2015

  • Office Specialist, THINK TANK

    Feb 2010 - Jul 2012