Victoria Pak
San Diego, CA 92128-4502
619-594-5380
vpak@mail.sdsu.edu

 

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OHIGHLIGHTS

• Unique combination of expertise in curriculum development/delivery, educational technology, program administration and web design.
• Flexible, team player with excellent communication skills
• Effective time-management skills and ability to produce in a flexible, non-structured working environment
• Creative thinker, innovative problem-solver

EDUCATION

• Certificate in Educational Technology, San Diego State University expected 2007
• Master of Science in Child and Family Development, concentration in Cognitive and Social Development, San Diego State University, 2004
• Master of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences, concentration in Education, San Diego State University, 2001
• Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with minors in French, Astronomy and Mathematics, University of Maryland, 1994

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Proficiency in web development, graphic suites and programming, (Macromedia Dreamweaver, Fireworks and Flash; Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, HTML, Javascript, CSS programming for cross-browser/ cross-platform display)
• knowledge of educational software suites including EdMark House, Boardmaker, and Sunburst Learning Solutions.
• Knowledge of Operating Systems (Windows and MacOS)
• Extensive knowledge of Internet software, such as Eudora E-mail client, Netscape, Internet Explorer, and Blackboard
• Competency with SIMSR, Oracle 7/8 and Oracle Developer 2000
  

WORK EXPERIENCE

Lecturer/ Adjunct Faculty, Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies and Child and Family Development, San Diego State University, San Diego. Child Development, Palomar Community College, San Marcos and Southwestern College, Chula Vista
8/01- present

• Create graduate and undergraduate curricula both in class and online: Courses taught include Child and Adolescent Behavior, Family Development, Experimental Research Methods, Math and Science for Educators, Language and Literacy, Brain Development and Interdisciplinary Topics
• Instruct and advise future teachers in career and academic
• Design level appropriate assignments
• Assess student achievement in multiple domains
• Design and operate Blackboard course sites

Director of Education Programs, California State University San Marcos, College of Extended Studies, San Marcos
9/05 – 1/06

• Plan and develop domestic and international professional development programs for K-12 teachers and education professionals
• Implement new and existing education programs
• Identify new program needs
• Promote participation in courses and programs using effective marketing and sales strategies 

Program Coordinator, Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Program, San Diego State University, San Diego
1/99 – 9/05

• Recruit new students, guiding them through the admissions process; advise current students on all university policies and procedures
• Develop curricula, symposiums, and conferences, in a variety of formats, including workshops, seminars, lectures, and e-learning formats
• Assist/advise incoming international students
• Promote/ advise students on study abroad opportunities
• Develop partnerships with international universities to strengthen internationalization of the program
• Initiate and lead a long-range strategic planning and development
• Provide overall management and supervision of office and office staff assistants, and federal work study students
• Design, prepare, and disseminate marketing, recruiting, and fundraising materials including the design and maintenance of program website
• Perform fiscal functions including budget management, purchasing, payroll reporting, funding review and analysis
• Represent the program at University and public events, national and international conferences 

Copywriter, Freelance clients include Pancill Education Group, and Integrated Learning Consulting Group, San Diego, CA
7/00 – 10/04

• Write natural science story books for beginning readers
• Develop elementary level ESL curriculum
• Edit and review contract submissions
• Design age and level appropriate games and activities

Graphic Designer/ Office Manager
Goofy Graphics, Morro Bay, CA
4/94 – 8/99

• Work with clients to create logos, corporate branding, signage
• Establish and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Organize and perform general administrative and technical duties in support of the day-to-day operations of the office
• Perform bookkeeping/ clerical tasks (A/P, A/R, payroll, general client records)

Web Designer, Freelance, San Diego, CA
8/97 – present

• Create websites from concept to realization. Samples include: www.submarina.com, www.malas.sdsu.edu, www.advance.sdsu.edu

Public Relations Coordinator
Dept. of Natural Resources, Annapolis, MD.
5/91 – 1/94

• Exhibit live, wild, animals at events sponsored by parks and private organizations
• Write, edit and design newsletter and educational packets for distribution
• Plan and conduct educational activities/ lectures for public
• Promote and expand public knowledge, understanding and appreciation for Maryland's natural resources
• Serve at Special Events as representative of the Department of Natural Resources
• Work with media to publicize Conservation Corps activities
• Coordinate and manage Conservation Corps events

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

French - moderate proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading

Curriculum Vitae

 

EDUCATION

Certificate in Educational Technology, San Diego State University, expected 2007

Master of Science in Child and Family Development, concentration in Cognitive and
Social Development in preschoolers, San Diego State University, 2004

Master of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences, concentration in Neuroscience, Philosophy
and Education, San Diego State University, 2001

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with minors in French and
Mathematics, University of Maryland, 1994

 

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Instructional Methodology for online environments
Interactive Learning Environments/ Learner-Centered Design
Student-directed instructional methodology
Neurocognitive and social processes in communication and learning
Hybrid-Identities

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2006 – present Adjunct Faculty, Southwestern College
Department of Child Development

Courses instructed:
(undergraduate in class courses with enrollment of 20 - 45 students)
CD 170: Principles of Child Development
CD 184: Observation and Documentation

2005 – present Adjunct Faculty, Palomar College
Department of Child Development

Courses instructed:
(undergraduate internet courses with enrollment of 40 - 60 students)
CHDV 100: Child Development
CHDV 120: Children’s Health, Safety, and Nutrition
CHDV 130: Math and Science Early Childhood
CHDV 140: Language and Literacy
(undergraduate in class course with enrollment of 45 students)
CHDV 100: Child Development
CHDV 197C: Brain Development in the Early Years

2004 - present Lecturer, San Diego State University
Department of Education

Courses instructed:
(undergraduate course with enrollment of 60 students)
GS 130: Child & Adolescent Behavior

 

2001 – present Lecturer, San Diego State University
Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies/
Master of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences

Courses instructed:
(Graduate courses with enrollments of 8 – 12 students)
MALAS 601: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Thinking
MALAS 601: Construction of Identities
MALAS 600A: Form and Theory in the Matrix
MALAS 600B: Who Are We
MALAS 600C: The Future Society
MALAS 600D: Love, Hate, Science and Feeling

 

2003 – 2004 Lecturer/Teaching Associate, San Diego State University
Child and Family Development

Courses instructed:
(undergraduate courses with enrollments of 30-45 students)
CFD 135: Principles of Family Development
GS 130: Child & Adolescent Development

 

PUBLICATIONS

 

Pak, V. L. (2006). Internationalizing education: Contextual preference-based learning, a new instructional method. The Journal of Graduate Liberal Studies (forthcoming)

Pak, V. L. (2004). Learn to play – play to learn: Understanding the relationship between social play and cognitive development. Unpublished master’s thesis, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

Pak, V. L. (2001). The learning process: What every educator should know. Unpublished master’s project, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA.

PRESENTATIONS

“Blogging and New Media,” Bridging Disciplines, Graduate Student Board Interdisciplinary Conference, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA, Apr 2005.

“Producing Writing Research: Contextual Preference Based Learning: A New Instructional Method,” Writing Research in the Making, Graduate School of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA, Feb 2005.

“Contextual Preference Based Learning: A New Instructional Method,” Seventh Joint Graduate Liberal Studies Conference, Vancouver, B.C., Oct 2004.

“Transatlantic Confrontations in Education,” Sixth Joint Graduate Liberal Studies Conference, Maastricht, the Netherlands, May 2003.

“Synesthesia and the Artist: Understanding Kandinsky,” Fourth Joint Graduate Liberal Studies Conference, San Diego, CA, Oct 2000. 

EMPLOYMENT

2006 – present Adjunct Faculty, Department of Child Development, Southwestern College

2005 – 2006 Director of Education Programs, College of Extended Studies, Cal State San Marcos

2005 – present Adjunct Faculty, Department of Child Development, Palomar College

2001 – present Lecturer, Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies, Department of Education, and Department of Child and Family Development, San Diego State University

1999 – 2005 Program Coordinator, Graduate Interdisciplinary Studies, Master of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences Program, San Diego State University

1997 – present Web Designer & Copywriter, Freelance