Hiliary Burns Email & Phone Number

Ames, Iowa, United States

Ames, Ia

Responsible for management and supervision of all activities of the Laboratory’s Training and Documents Management Program, including: coordinating the Laboratory Training Program; leading continuous improvement efforts in document control processes, including Content Management; the implementation of web based training delivery and record keeping systems; and the hiring, training, and supervision of one full-time position and two to three causal hourly positions.

Ames, Ia

Member of the Ames Laboratory Performance Management Directorate. Responsible for management and supervision of all activities of the Learning and Development Program including: coordinating the Laboratory Learning and Development Program; leading continuous improvement efforts; review and update of 180 classroom and online courses; maintaining the Laboratory's learning management system for 350 employees; working one-on-one with Subject Matter Experts; and collection and dissemination of data to meet strategic plan goals and government reporting obligations.

Developed and implemented curriculum designed to assist college students in understanding the basic fundamentals of psychology via an online format. Responsible for outlining a grading structure, providing timely feedback and fielding student concerns. Work collaboratively with other members of the Social Sciences department to implement assessments and ensure that educational goals and standards set by the college are met.

Ankeny, Ia

I am responsible for ensuring that all foster/adoptive/kin parents in the state of Iowa receive their necessary training credits.

Taught courses in public speaking and psychologyTaught Inquiry Studies which is a course designed to introduce first year students to the concept of a "liberal education". Actively participated in course and curriculum development. Utilized digital technologies to supplement classroom learning.Worked with members of the speech team on pieces for competition. Held weekly rehearsals and traveled numerous weekends out of the academic year. Was heavily involved in recruitment and fundraising. Participated in conferences designed to push Forensics forward into the future.

Developed, implemented and supervised, daily skills group with adolescent delinquents focusing on anger management, communication, positive self esteem and other life-skill topics. Provided in-home counseling to families identified by the Department of Human Services as “at-risk” or “in-need.” Services included: parenting skills, anger management, family communication skills, positive decision making. Attended conferences and training sessions to keep up on the latest research in the field and developed connections with area agencies to better assist the families I worked with in finding resources that served to better their lives.

Masters, Applied Clinical Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Ba, Psychology, Social Work, Speech Communications

Activities and Societies: President of the Forensics (speech team) Habitat for Humanity Supplemental Instructor - Psychology (2 years).