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Janice's resume

Curriculum Vitae
Jan Wright, RN, A.D.N., BS, M. Ed

Professional Goal

With significant team facilitation and participation, as well as solid teaching and advising experience in the college environment, I offer:
• Strong computer software experience including all Microsoft Office software teaching and use.
• Quietly Advising students who require additional support
• Working with students new to the college environment to support and guide toward a successful graduation
• Formal education in distance learning and recent certification in distance learning techniques
• Long-term experience in effective assistance for student problems that may interfere with student success
• Knowledge of culture and policies of Florida State Education Guidelines

Professional Education
• M.Ed, Adult Education and Leadership, University of North Florida, May 2008
• Focus on Adult Learning Theory, Andragogy, Effective Leadership strategies
• BS, Health and Human Services, Roger Williams University, May 1989
• ADN/RN, Professional Nursing, Community College of Rhode Island, May 1979


Professional Experience (Recent; 2011 to 2020)
Community College of Rhode Island:

• Professor in multiple courses for the Administrative and Business Departments from 9-12 to 1-20
• Courses taught
o Medical Transcription I and II
o Career Development (Pre-graduation support and advice course)
o Editing I and II (Advanced English Skills)
o Medical Terminology (Course designed to avoid “memorization”)
o Computer Software including Voice Recognition Software
o Distance Learning Courses (Certified)
o LMS---Blackboard
o Microsoft Office 2016—Beginner to Advanced
o Medical Transcription and Office Procedures Beginner to Advanced

• Student Interaction and Support
o Teaching classes with newly-admitted students to support retention
o Working with students who need additional support to succeed
 Setting up classroom for physically challenged students
 Meeting one-to-one with students who need additional support for a given course or, especially, for the culture-of-college
o Online student surveys of professor empathy, efficacy and effectiveness available.

Professional Certification, Memberships, Awards
• Member: American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)
• Dean’s List High Honors University of North Florida
• Dean’s List all Semesters Roger Williams University
• Member, Phi Theta Kappa, Community College of Rhode Island
• Registered Nursing License #RN21733
• Registered Nursing License RN9245764

Additional Professional Experiences Prior to 2011

Johnson and Wales University, Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 1997 – 2000
• Instructor for Faculty Technical Education
o Lotus Products to Advanced
o Developing and Marketing software programs appropriate to faculty computer-software use.
Owner, The Cat Clinic---Hospital Limited to Feline Care 1989 - 1997
• Education Staff and Clients in veterinary care
• Education community in safety issues in feline ownership and social issues