Résumé
Cathleen White, MA

Shaker Heights, OH  44120
cat.white@att.net
www.cat-w.com

Professional Experience

Teaching and Instructional Design

Director of Instructional Technology & History Instructor
Gilmour Academy, Gates Mills, OH                                     2006-Present
Designed and implemented technology professional development program that emphasized integration of technology into curriculum and the expansion of the capacity of students, faculty, and staff.  Collaborated with teachers to design innovative class projects utilizing multimedia and Web 2.0 technologies.  Coordinated research and design of new Technology Plan.  Taught Ancient and Modern World History courses (grades 9 and 10, 2006-2008). 

Director of Educational Services & University Account Executive
SmartEd Services, Cleveland, OH                                      2003-2005
Designed 15 professional development workshops and 2 graduate workshops for adults using SMART and other presentation and productivity technology.  Created instructional and hands-on materials and workbooks.  Developed customized workshop content for various professional audiences in conjunction with clients.  Arranged, marketed and conducted or supervised over 150 workshops.  Created peripheral materials for sales reps, trade shows and online use.  Managed marketing and registration databases.  Created web sites and online content.  Developed sales relations with universities and colleges.

Upper School History Teacher 
Holy Innocents' Episcopal School, Atlanta, GA                     1999-2002
Taught AP US and World History.  Pioneered new media use in the classroom.  Presentations to faculty and Board of Trustees on computer use in the classroom.  Judicial Board.

Lecturer, Department of History
University of Akron, Akron, OH                                         1991-1999
Instructed students in World Civilizations China and Latin America courses using PowerPoint presentations, online and multimedia content.  Employed the Internet for supplementary readings and assignments.  Prepared lectures and teaching materials.

Social Studies Department Chair & Teacher 
St. Joseph Academy, Cleveland, OH                                  1989-1999
Taught US and World History, Honors US History, US Government, Current Events, Economics, Sociology, and World Geography.  Curriculum development, supervision of department members, materials management, budget analysis and projection.  Designed and maintained school website.  Technology Team, Local Professional Development Committee, and Curriculum Advisory Team.  Student Teacher Mentor.

Social Studies Teacher
Harding High School, Fairport Harbor, OH                           1988-1989
Taught US Government, US History 1877-Present, World Geography.  Drama Director.

Teaching Assistant
University of Akron Department of History, Akron, OH          1987-1988
Taught four discussion sections of US History under the supervision of Dr. George Knepper.

Web Design Projects of Note

Office

Marketing Coordinator
Boykin Management Company                                          2005-Present
Business Development Division.  Writing press releases and content for print and online.  Graphic design for print and online.  Prepared confidential documents and presentations related to hotel acquisitions and sales offerings.  Coordinated travel arrangements for Senior Vice President.

Technical & Administrative Assistant
Florida Power & Light Company (through Bartech)                2003
HR Department and Power Generation Division.  Typing, mailing, and filing of recruitment correspondence, forms, and materials.  Coordinated travel arrangements for candidates.  Updated and automated frequently used templates.  Lotus Notes for e-mail.  Resumix for applicant and position research.  MS Office for document production.  ERTS Work Management for planning.  Compiled and analyzed statistics for wind generation quality improvement project.

Campaign Office Staff
Lois Frankel, Mayor of West Palm Beach                              2002-2003
Webmaster.  Designed publicity materials and mail pieces.  Established and maintained e-mail and fax communications.  Compiled and maintained contributor, volunteer, and contact databases using MS Outlook and Excel.  Conducted issues and candidate research.  Arranged press conferences and wrote press releases.  Formatted and edited position papers and mailings.  Digital photography of events and people for print and electronic use.  Collaborated with staff, consultants and volunteers to advance candidate and her message.  Provided just-in-time computer training.  Maintained computers and network.

Education

University of Akron                                 Akron, OH                                       May 1994
MA, History.  Concentrations in US Social & Cultural History and Latin American History

Kent State University                             Kent, OH                                        December 1986
BA, History  (cum laude)
BS, Education  (cum laude)

Certifications
Ohio Teaching License, Comprehensive Social Studies (Grades 7-12)
Microsoft Office Specialist Master Instructor
Microsoft Office Specialist Master
SMART Technology Master Instructor

References
Furnished upon request

Updated: November 2, 2009