Kate Nelson, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Auburn, Alabama Area

Adjunct Professor - College of Education, Department of Aviation, First Year Seminar Program.Currently Teaching:Concepts, Programs, and Resources in Adult Education (ADED 7620/7626) This course explores the individual learner within the community, adult education as community development, community institutions and organizations as educators of adults, and the development of "the educative community" in which persons are nurtured and given opportunities for life-long learning and development. Online/Distance graduate course; LMS used – CanvasTeaching the Disadvantaged Adult (ADED 7656) This course is designed to define and survey the demographics of those who are targeted by various programs as the "disadvantaged" and to explore the unique sociological, psychological, and physiological factors which influence learning and participation in remedial adult education programs. The course would be advantageous for teachers of adult basic education and those in employee education, community agencies, or other educational roles which serve the disadvantaged. Online/Distance graduate course; LMS used – CanvasFirst Year Seminar (UNIV 1050) On-campus course for incoming freshman - This course is designed to help new students acclimate to multiple aspects of university life. In this course, students learn about academic and personal resources on Auburn's campus, relevant social issues, opportunities for involvement on campus and in the local community, time management, critical thinking skills, study strategies, test preparation, note taking, goal setting, and many other topics and skills vital to college success.Professional Development in Aviation (AVMG 3810) Career planning and preparation for aviation internships and professional experience opportunities.

West Point, Ga

Adjunct Professor - College of Graduate and Professional Studies and College of Education Intro to Adult Education/Success Strategies This course is designed to prepare the student to work in the dynamic environment that surrounds academic discourse, research and learning. By identifying individual strengths, students will be equipped to work independently and within teams. Effective Thinking (Co-designer) An introduction to college-level learning, effective academic habits and behaviors, metacognitive strategies, and the roles of responsibility, thinking, writing, and career-readiness in learning and academic performance.Culture and Education; Course Designer This course is designed to give a culturally pluralistic and global perspective to the equitable education of culturally and linguistically diverse student populations. Topics will include the historical, philosophical, sociocultural, and theoretical foundations of multicultural education; the importance of cross-cultural communication including relationships between nonverbal and verbal language systems; interpersonal skills for encouraging harmony between cultures and culturally and linguistically diverse populations. Teaching Diverse Students; Course Designer This project-based course focuses on helping educators to identify multiple areas of uniqueness in their students, which are important to address in instructional design and teaching. Participants learn how to engage diverse learners in a single classroom using appropriate and ethical curricular approaches, teaching strategies, and assistive technologies.

I am a (contract based) Professional Educator and work with a dedicated team of Professional Educators to deliver advanced training courses to Master Electricians (journeyman/wireman, indoor/outdoor lineman) who hold an instructor position at their local training centers. These courses are delivered over a four year period and they focus on instructional technology, content preparation and assessment, experiential and competency-based learning. • Utilize the ALLIANCE’s open-sourced blended learning management system (Moodle) for course content delivery. • Analyze and update courses taught by the team of Professional Educators in order to adjust content as needed in order to stay current with instructional technology best practices. • Enforced NTI’s and the ALLIANCE’s course structure and methodology regarding the use of the LMS and blended learning initiatives.

Maxwell Air Force Base, Air University

West Point, Georgia

Managed a global communications training program and created digital content for international call centers focusing on foundational and advanced training courses. Tracked program participation and completion data in a learning management system. • Expanded US-based communications training program into an international training program for four call centers resulting in approximately 1,500 employees completing foundational and advanced communications skills training. • Managed the succession planning for the communications training program resulting in a team of trainers learning the skill sets required to deliver communications training. • Collaborated with Point University to co-manage the Senior Capstone Project resulting in the implementation of policy changes and adjustment to training and coaching programs based on academic research. • Developed and implemented over twenty online communication and soft skills training courses based on needs analysis data and adult education best practices. • Wrote and internally published a 22-page audio reference guide focusing on foreign accent modification resulting in a 75% improvement in American English pronunciation among non-native speakers. • Provided academic advising for employees who took part in internal educational programs. • Organized and managed a corporate Wellness program focusing on financial, emotional, and nutritional wellness areas resulting in 70% participation rate among hourly and salaried employees. • Executed onboarding programs designed to reduce attrition for newly hired employees. • Instituted and administered annual communication assessments for US and Canadian employees. These assessments involved over 1,500 employees with 90% completion rate. • Spearheaded soft skills workshops for executive employees in order to foster relationships between departments and increase employee satisfaction among hourly employees.

Bachelor Of Science, Speech Pathology And Audiology

Activities and Societies: NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association)

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching

Activities and Societies: AAACE, Emerald Coast TESOL, VASTA, AHEA