Download Nichole K - University of Northern Iowa

Nichole K. Zumbach Johnson
32778 Wayland Place
Shell Rocks, IA 50644
Cell (319) 327-0548
[email protected]
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
August 2011-Presnt
University of Northern Iowa
Director of Internships/Instructor
 Research and contact new internship opportunities for students.
 Designed and implement lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
 Created and maintain website.
Instructor, Cornerstone
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
Instructor, Oral Communication
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
Instructor, Interpersonal Communication
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
Instructor, Public Speaking
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
January 2003 – May 2011
University of Northern Iowa
Director of Internships
 Research and contact new internship opportunities for students.
 Designed and implement lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
 Created and maintain website.
Adjunct Instructor, Oral Communication
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
Adjunct Instructor, Interpersonal Communication
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
Adjunct Instructor, Public Speaking
 Designed and implemented lessons pertaining to the mastery of objectives.
January 2005-Spring 2008
Hawkeye Community College
Adjunct Instructor, Oral Communication, Interpersonal Communication,
 Full responsibility for teaching the basic communication class. Course includes:
Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Group Communication, Listening, Intercultural
Communication, Persuasive Speaking, Informative Speaking, Nonverbal
Communication, Communication Process, and Verbal Communication
May 2001 – June 2001
Iowa Lakes Community College
Adjunct Instructor, English Composition I
 Full responsibility for teaching distance television course. Course requirements included:
Grammar, Writing, Sentence Structure, and Genres of Literature.
Spring 2000 – Spring 2001
University of Northern Iowa
Teaching Assistant, Oral Communication
 Responsible for teaching the lab section of the basic communication class. Course
includes: Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Group Communication, Listening, Intercultural
Communication, Persuasive Speaking, Informative Speaking, Nonverbal
Communication, Communication Process, and Verbal Communication
WORK EXPERIENCE
January 2003-December 2008
Total Grants Management
Owner/Founder
 Consult specific after-school based programs to increase efficiency and implement
programming tied to the schoolday.
 Grant writing, evaluation, and consultation.
 Community needs-assessment, facilitation, and evaluation.
August 2001-September 2005
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District
21st Century Community Learning Center Project Director/Consultant
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2000-2001
Byrnes & Rupkey, Career Executive Search Agency
Senior Researcher
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1997-2000
Create and maintain annual budget ($569,000/year)
Formulate and deliver staff development activities for21st CCLC personnel
Train and manage personnel (40 Total Staff Members, 30 Volunteers)
Select, retain, and dismiss staff
Negotiate purchases and contracts
Generate public relations campaigns
Edit and produce monthly school newsletter distributed to the community
Report results to the U.S. Department of Education through a detailed Annual
Performance Report
Organize community education opportunities
Develop and coordinate curriculum for K-12 after-school programming academic and
enrichment activities
Manage available space in four facilities
Conceive and coordinate several community celebrations/events
Garner in-kind support (non-monetary)
Grant-writing
Reviewed and critiqued candidate resumes and cover letters
Cold called candidates
Updated files
Contacted client companies
Flowerama of America
Corporate Field Representative/Retail Sales Associate
 Opened new franchise stores in various locations of the United States
 Trained franchise owner and employees
 Created product displays
EDUCATION
University of Northern Iowa
Master of Arts in Communication Education (December 2003)
Thesis, “Connecting Community & School: A Systems Approach”
GPA 3.87/4.00
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Theatre Arts Education (7-12) and Elementary Education
Graduated Cumma Sum Laude (GPA 3.29)
AWARDS/HONORS
2011
2009
2009
2008
2004
2003
“Apple Polishers”
An event to recognize those who have made a difference in students’ lives. Student Nominated.
“Honorary Sideline Coach – Football”
Team nominated to faculty member who cares and shows interest in student athlete’s lives. Student Nominated.
“Apple Polishers”
An event to recognize those who have made a difference in students’ lives. Student Nominated.
“Honorary Sideline Coach – Women’s Basketball”
Team nominated to faculty member who cares and shows interest in student athlete’s lives.
“One of the Nation’s 20 Best”
Nominated for ELC CSD’s 21st CCLC Program from the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning.
SAFE Certification
Wrote proposal that propelled Estherville to receive SAFE Certification from the Office of Drug Control Policy.
2000
UNI Communication Graduate Student Association President
Elected as President of CGSA for the year 2000-2001.
2000- Scholarship Recipient
2001 Received full-tuition scholarship to attend UNI Graduate School.
1999 Old Gold and Purple Award in Performance Studies
College of Humanities and Fine Arts, University of Northern Iowa
Presented to a Bachelor degree candidate at commencement of conspicuous achievement in a particular area.
1998- Student Representative on University Artist Series Committee
1995 Appointed to a University Committee that brought a variety of artistic acts to UNI.
1997 Elaine McDavitt Stageberg Award
Presented to a student who exhibited outstanding participation in Performance Studies.
1996 David Sands Wright Scholarship
Presented to a student who showed a combination of active participation in College of Humanities and Fine Arts
(CHFA) activities and excellence in academia.
1995 Phyllis Scott Carlin Rising Star Award
Presented to a freshman that displayed active participation in Interpreters Theatre.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
June, 2012
February, 2012.
November, 2011
February, 2011.
January, 2010.
April, 2009.
April, 2009.
March, 2009.
Improving Perception on Purpose
Midwest Credit Counselors Conference
Leadership, Who?
Guest Lecturer, Upper Iowa University – Principles of Management
Problems? Probably Perception.
Panther Speaker Series Webinar
Communicating for Healthy Relationships
Womens’ Group – Independence, IA
Leadership, What?
Guest Lecturer, Upper Iowa University – Principles of Management
Student Leadership Center Conference
“They said what?!? The importance of language in group and leadership settings.”
Central States Communication Association- Video Participant
“Iowa State Showcase Panel: Iowa Stories: Connecting Community Through Story”
SAMLE Conference Speaker
“E Pluribus Unum: Diversity”
November, 2008.
October, 2008.
April, 2008.
November, 2007
September, 2007.
Iowa Community Education Association
“Promoting Team Building: Fun, Frolics, and Fanaticism”
Iowa Communication Association
“Iowa Stories: Connecting Community Through Stories”
Leaders on Leadership Series
“Language Use in Leadership Context”
Iowa Community Education Association
“Building Effective Work Teams”
Iowa Communication Association
“Expanding Our Views: Articulation Among the Levels”
“Encouraging Social Activism Among Students”
June, 2007.
Grundy Center Chamber of Commerce
“Keynote Address: Building Your Community”
March, 2007
SAMLE Conference Speaker
March, 2007.
“E Pluribus Unum: Acceptance”
Grundy Center Business Women’s Club
“Moving from “Have” to “Get”: Becoming Civically Engaged Post High School”
October, 2006.
SAMLE Conference Speaker
“E Pluribus Unum: No Bully Zone”
October, 2006.
Iowa Community Education Association
“Sustaining Success: Show Me the Results and They’ll Show You the Money!”
July, 2006.
National Partnership for Quality After School Learning – SEDL
“Bringing together the 20 Best: Roundtable Participant”
UNI Continuing Education Workshop
Literacy and Industrial Technology: A Perfect Partnership
Grundy Center Business Women’s Club
Estherville Lincoln Central Community School District Faculty Training
“Connecting Service-Learning to Curriculum”
Iowa Commission on Volunteer Services.
“Quantitative v. Qualitative Evaluation: The Value of Each”
Iowa Community Education Association.
“Afterschool Programming: Sustaining Success”
Iowa Communication Association
“Using Service-Learning in Post K-12 Environments”
United States Department of Education.
“Creating Linkages: Connecting Standards and Benchmarks to Afterschool Curriculum”
Iowa Communication Association.
“Communication Degrees: Now What?”
Emmet County Community Resource Council.
Status of ELC CSD 21st CCLC Program
United States Department of Education.
“Creating Community and School Linkages”
Iowa Community Education Association
“Getting Buy In: Shop Locally!”
Healthy Kids Summit: Iowa State University
“Creating Community Support”
June, 2006.
March, 2006.
March, 2005.
November, 2005.
October, 2005.
October, 2005.
July, 2005.
September, 2004.
December, 2004.
August, 2004.
September, 2003.
April 2002.
CAMPUS INVOLVMENT
January 2012-Present
January 2012-Present
January 2012-Present
January 2012-Present
October 2010-Present
September 2010-Present
May 2008-Present
Summer 2008-Present
March 2003-Present
April, 2012
April, 2008, 2010, 2012
November 2010, 2011
Jan-May, 2009
October, 2008
Communication Guide Transition Team Leader (PK-16 Articulation)
Cornerstone Textbook Selection Committee
Cornerstone Syllabus Committee
Search Committee Member, Basic Course Coordinator/Instructor
CHFA Student Recruitment Committee
Department of Communication Studies, Publicity Committee
Commencement Reader
Participant, The Summer Learning Partnership
Communication Studies Liaison/Host - IHSSA All-State Speech Festival
Pro’s v. Joe’s Emcee – Student Athlete Advisory Committee Event
UNI Greek System – Greek God/Goddess Competition Judge
Summer Orientation Staff Interview Committee
Student Leadership Center Assessment Team
Panther Pride Cry Judge
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Iowa Communication Association
Panther Scholarship Club
UNI Alumni Association
Iowa Community Education Association (2002-2008)
INTERESTS - COMMUNITY WORK
Church Related
 Sunday School Superintendent
 High School Sunday School Teacher
 Call Committee Member
 Sweet & Treats Committee Member
 VBS Director
Community
 People 4 Progress Committee
 Red Kettle Committee
School
 SPIN Committee Member (Parent Involvement Committee)
 PTO Committee Member