Laura Pasquini

Current

Academic Advisor II at University of North Texas

Past

Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring at University of Texas at Arlington
Faculty at NACADA
Academic Advisor, Academic Advising & Career Centre at University of Toronto

Site Coordinator, France & England Program at Miami University
First Year Advisor, Office of Residence Life & New Student Programs at Miami University
Instructor, Career Testing & Exploration Center at Miami University
Residence Director, Student Affairs at Niagara University
Educational Assistant, Youth Programs at Community Living Alliance

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Education

University of North Texas
University of Toronto
Niagara University

University of Guelph

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Laura Pasquini’s Summary

Sharing, collaborating and engaging is the best way to learn. My passion lies in student development, emerging technologies, program planning and utilizing resources to enhance training and learning.

I specialize in academic research and development focused on the holistic principle of the learner in the following areas:

-academic advising
-study skills & learning strategies
-academic support: tutoring & supplemental instruction
-career exploration & research
-employment search & application
-professional & graduate school applications

At present I am interested in emerging technologies that best support blended learning pedagogy for education and training. I have experience with research, design and implementation of various online tools including:

-podcasting & vodcasting development
-online social networking, photo sharing & bookmarking
-personal web creation, i.e. blogs & effective web writing
-wiki creation for education & project planning
-website usability: content audit, usability & visual design

I have created & facilitated workshops, seminars and training modules on the above uses of technology and how to effectively implement these resources for students, staff, instructors & external partners.

I am available for consulting, speaking engagements, workshop development & commissioned projects. Be sure to connect with me here: http://techknowtools.wordpress.com/

Laura Pasquini’s Specialties:

Academic advising, career development, counseling, learning skills, educational technology and student development.

Laura Pasquini’s Experience

Academic Advisor II

University of North Texas

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

June 2009 — Present (6 months)

-Provide academic advice for College of Business students
−Help students navigate resources & university academic policies
-Counsel students on academic standing, program selection, etc.
-Facilitate orientation programs
Coordinator, Supplemental Instruction & Tutoring

University of Texas at Arlington

(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

October 2008 — May 2009 (8 months)

-hire, train & coordinate the supplemental instructors & tutors
-program development & training initiatives
-academic support service program evaluation
Faculty

NACADA

(Higher Education industry)

February 2009 — February 2009 (1 month)

Part of the faculty team along with George Steele, Eric Stoller & Karen Thurmond, for the new NACADA Technology Seminar 2009 in Clearwater Beach, Florida (February 12 & 13).
Academic Advisor, Academic Advising & Career Centre

University of Toronto

(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)

July 2006 — October 2008 (2 years 4 months)

-Provide academic advice for all disciplines (Arts, Business & Science programs)
−Help students navigate resources & understand university academic policies
-Counsel students on academic standing, program selection, petitions, etc.
-Facilitate learning skills sessions & workshops to develop effective study skills
-Research electronic mediums; Implement podcast development with 3 student staff
Site Coordinator, France & England Program

Miami University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

April 2006 — June 2006 (3 months)

-Oriented 60 undergraduate students & faculty on international education program to France & England
-Organized travel schedules, program events, tours, and accommodation
-Liaison between the overseas program to the US campus
-Facilitated educational workshops, training & information sessions for students
-Staff support on site for counselling, translation, and crisis management
First Year Advisor, Office of Residence Life & New Student Programs

Miami University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

July 2005 — June 2006 (1 year )

-Managed a residence building of 300 first year students; Supervised 9 staff members
-Helped with transitional issues & campus resources during advising appointments
-Supervised and mentored Graduate students in the College Student Personnel program
-Facilitated academic group meetings & workshops for the Living Learning Community
-Instructed EDL 100: Leadership in Residence; course designed for new residence staff
Instructor, Career Testing & Exploration Center

Miami University

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

January 2006 — May 2006 (5 months)

-Instructed 3 sections of EDL 200: Career Development & the College Student
-Facilitated the DISC inventory, Strong Inventory and MBTI assessment
-Designed curriculum syllabus with instructional team
-Evaluated students based on term work assignments, a midterm and final examination
Residence Director, Student Affairs

Niagara University

(Educational Institution; 501-1000 employees; Higher Education industry)

August 2003 — May 2005 (1 year 10 months)

-Trained & supervised 14 Resident Advisers & 1 Residence Coordinator
-Managed safety issues within residence; Assisted with on-call coverage for campus
-Adjudicated campus discipline & enforcement of policy
-Initiated & implemented campus-wide programs and staff training sessions
-Revised publications, manuals and interdepartmental forms
-Instructed 4 sections of NUS 100: First Year Symposium; A course to inform first year students about campus resources and aid with transition into university life
Educational Assistant, Youth Programs

Community Living Alliance

(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Hospital & Health Care industry)

May 2002 — June 2003 (1 year 2 months)

-Managed and supported program initiatives within the Family & Youth program portfolio
-Facilitated learning experiences for children with special needs, specifically autism, developmental delays and behaviour modifications for educational settings
-Assisted pre-school & elementary school instructors with 1-on-1 instruction for students
-Helped to organize & plan educational support beyond the classroom for the family

Laura Pasquini’s Education

University of North Texas

Doctorate , Applied Technology & Performance Improvement , 2009 — 2013 (expected)
University of Toronto

Certificate , E-Learning , 2007 — 2008
Niagara University

M.S. Ed. , K-12 & Administratrion , 2003 — 2005
University of Guelph

1998 — 2002