Dorcas Parson
Dynamic post-secondary educator with over 20 years of experience in the mathematical learning assistance field. Able to evaluate, synthesize and construct learning plans for students efficiently and effectively.
Professional positions:
July 2010 – Present
Assistant Director of the Learning Center at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Indiana
Responsibilities: Responsible for day to day operations of two learning centers campuses. Supervise a staff of twenty-seven individuals that includes twenty one professional tutors and six receptionists. Develop innovations to enhance customer service.
Key Accomplishments:
September 2008 –July 2010
Program level mathematics tutor at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Indiana
Responsibilities: Responsible for tutoring mathematics and chemistry to students one-on-one and in a small group setting. Developed new resources for students in mathematics. Conducted workshops for students on a variety of mathematical topics.
Key Accomplishments:
November 1998 – September 2008
Department Manager – Kmart Corporation
Greenwood, Indiana
Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining unit integrity, layouts and pricing for multiple departments. Provided excellent customer service. Performed troubleshooting register and computer issues. Mentored new associates in department procedures and company policy.
January 1991 – November 1998
Mathematics and chemistry tutor – Edison Community College
Piqua, Ohio
Responsibilities: Responsible for tutoring mathematics and chemistry to students one-on-one and in a small group setting. Developed new resources for students in mathematics. Conducted workshops for students on a variety of mathematical topics.
Education:
2013 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis –Master of Science in Mathematics Education from Purdue University
2007 Purdue University – Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics
1994 Edison Community College – Associate of Science in Theatre –Graduated with honors- Phi Theta Kappa
Associations:
National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA)
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
Indiana Association of Developmental Education (INADE)
Dynamic post-secondary educator with over 20 years of experience in the mathematical learning assistance field. Able to evaluate, synthesize and construct learning plans for students efficiently and effectively.
Professional positions:
July 2010 – Present
Assistant Director of the Learning Center at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Indiana
Responsibilities: Responsible for day to day operations of two learning centers campuses. Supervise a staff of twenty-seven individuals that includes twenty one professional tutors and six receptionists. Develop innovations to enhance customer service.
Key Accomplishments:
- Piloted the first online tutoring program for Ivy Tech Community College.
- Created a tutor training program which achieved CRLA (College Reading and Learning Association) certification in October 2011.
- Worked with marketing to develop the first student accessible website for Ivy Tech Community College learning centers through Campus Connect.
September 2008 –July 2010
Program level mathematics tutor at Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, Indiana
Responsibilities: Responsible for tutoring mathematics and chemistry to students one-on-one and in a small group setting. Developed new resources for students in mathematics. Conducted workshops for students on a variety of mathematical topics.
Key Accomplishments:
- Worked with mathematics department to strengthen cooperation between tutors and faculty.
- Instrumental in implementing a marketing program that reached out to struggling students.
November 1998 – September 2008
Department Manager – Kmart Corporation
Greenwood, Indiana
Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining unit integrity, layouts and pricing for multiple departments. Provided excellent customer service. Performed troubleshooting register and computer issues. Mentored new associates in department procedures and company policy.
January 1991 – November 1998
Mathematics and chemistry tutor – Edison Community College
Piqua, Ohio
Responsibilities: Responsible for tutoring mathematics and chemistry to students one-on-one and in a small group setting. Developed new resources for students in mathematics. Conducted workshops for students on a variety of mathematical topics.
Education:
2013 Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis –Master of Science in Mathematics Education from Purdue University
2007 Purdue University – Bachelor of Science in Pure Mathematics
1994 Edison Community College – Associate of Science in Theatre –Graduated with honors- Phi Theta Kappa
Associations:
National College Learning Center Association (NCLCA)
College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA)
Indiana Association of Developmental Education (INADE)