Debbie Diverde, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Teach multiple courses to a cohort of students identified as at-risk (Pathways Program): The Influence of Culture on Communication, Public Relations in Contemporary Society, Reading and Writing in the Digital Age, Professional Writing. Developing curriculum and syllabus for Rhetorical Theory course in the Written Communication graduate program. Mentor undergraduate students in the Pathways Program, providing academic and career guidance. Collaborate with a team of administrators on a weekly basis to monitor students’ progress and develop strategies for ongoing success in the Pathways Program. Thesis advisor for a graduate program, serve as internship instructor, serve as “Mosaic” reviewer and communication correspondent, orientation panelist, and promotional video project interviewee.

Chicago, Illinois

Teach Influence of Culture on Communication, Public Relations in a Contemporary Society, and Marketing classes.

Grayslake

Teach Freshman English Composition I & II at a community college with a diverse population of learners. Developed course curriculum and interactive lesson plans around the textbooks Becoming an Academic Writer: 50 Exercises for Paced, Productive and Powerful Writing and The Best American Essays of the Century with units on personal narrative, advertising analysis, causal analysis, film analysis, textual analysis, compare and contrast, and research. Utilize Canvas online education platform to communicate with students, post and manage assignments and grades, and coordinate discussions. Consistently receive positive formal evaluations from students and administration. Co-taught Children’s Literature.

Work one on one with students to help them further their academic success. Tutor all areas of English, including language arts, essay, and creative writing. Work to help students develop testing strategies for placement tests and ACT. Understands and helps students with executive functioning skills.

United States

Deer Park, Illinois, United States

Scheduled appointments via phone and in person, greeted customers at the front desk, confirmed appointments, maintained the front desk area.

Lake Forest, Illinois

One-on-one, private school setting. Teach all areas of English, including Language Arts, to High School and Middle School students. The curriculum is designed to meet each student's individual needs while complying with Illinois Core Curriculum standards. Since each student is looked at as an individual, curriculum and lesson plans are designed to achieve the best possible outcome for the student.

Arlington Hieghts, Illinois

Short term as well as long term substitute teaching assignments. Taught all subject at both the elementary and middle school level.

Arlington Heights, Illinois

Short term as well as long term substitute teaching assignments. Taught all subjects at both the elementary and middle school level.

Palatine, Illinois

Short term as well as long term substitute teaching assignments. Taught all subjects at both the elementary and middle school level.

Numerous on-camera commercials, print ads and voice overs. Have worked with Jeff recommended theater companies in Chicago. Started and supported own business successfully. Currently with several agents in the Chicago area as well as Milwaukee in which I have marketed myself. Excellent people skills and able to work independently.

Front-line representative for Orapharma marketing Arestin (TM), a locally-appllied antibiotic. Provided hygienists education regarding proper application of the drug and developed new business. Office had the highest volume Arestin sales in the U.S. Participated in and lead continuing education table discussions to build business and ensure customer satisfaction. Worked closely with direct sales representatives.

Provided comprehensive dental hygiene services, including preparation of diagnostic information, oral prophylaxis, scaling and root planing, curettage, plaque control, oral hygiene instruction, administration of local anesthetic, oral cancer screening and nutritional counseling. Developed and lead the soft tissue management program which increased office productivity by 30%. Ensured patient staisfaction with dental services and developed new patient business by selling other office services. Retained patients by ensuring a positve dental office experience.

Scheduled appointments, confirmed appointments, pulled and filed dental charts, processed all insurance claims, managed accounts receivables, cleaned instruments, set up operatories and assisted with all dental procedures. Protected business cash flow by following up on delinquesnt insurance and/or patient payment. Negotiated disputes with insurance companies regarding insurance share of procedures.

Worked side by side with high school students diagnosed with learning disabilities. Tutored, assisted with homework assignments, and developed modified lesson plans. Developed relationships with parents, and worked as a team to ensure the success of their student.

Master'S Degree, Written Communication, 4.0

Master's Degree in Written Communication with an emphasis in Children's Literature. Completed two picture book manuscripts, a children's.

Ba, Applied Behavioral Science

Associate'S Degree, Dental Hygiene

Activities and Societies: Class President, ADHA