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SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMEMTS: Dr. Pearson has taught at the college level for over 10 years while and after completing a doctorate in Education from the University of Massachusetts. Teaching as an adjunct professor at Western New England College, Springfield College, and University of Phoenix Online, as well as, teaching Bible courses to adults for 15 years at church and retreat settings. Dr. Pearson completed a doctorate in Biblical Studies from Masters International Divinity School in Evansville, Indiana (accredited through Southern Columbia University, Alabama). She also completed a Biblical Counselor certification from the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC). Dr. Pearson is presently one of two IABC certified Biblical Counselors in Massachusetts. Lastly, she has completed coursework at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Dr. Pearson serves as the chairperson of Women’s Ministry at St. John’s Baptist Church in Woburn, Massachusetts and as Executive Director of a related Boston-based Para-Church organization. EDUCATION: Theological: DBS, Masters International Divinity School (2005) Doctorate Biblical Studies Counseling: International Association of Biblical Counselors (2006) Certified Counselor GenGeneral: Doctorate Education (1993) University of Massachusetts – Lowell, MA. Emphasis – Mathematics and Science Master Science Engineering Management (1987) Western New England College – Springfield, MA. Bachelor Science Electrical Engineering (1982) Youngstown State University – Youngstown, OH. A.A.S. Electrical Engineering (1980) Kent State University – Kent, OH. Awards/ Pi Lambda Theta – Academic Excellence Award Certifications: Professor Certification for Online Teaching – University of Phoenix MA Educator Licensure – Met Qualifying Score -Reading Skills (Communication and Literacy Licensure) RELATEDTRAINING: Pedagogy: Instructional Methods, Curriculum Design, Teaching Techniques Cognition, Taxonomy of Educational Objectives, Theories of Learning, Advance Techniques and Applications in Education, Education Response for Cultural Diversity, Testing and Evaluation, Research Methods and Design, Dissertation Research Technology: E-Learning Curriculum Design and Development, Selection and Implementation of Learning Management Systems, Computer Technology in the Classroom, Facilitation of Online Courses SACRED WORK EXPERIENCE: January 2007 To Present Professor, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Boston, MA. Adjunct professor in the Educational Ministries department. Teaches Graduate studies in Curriculum Design, Design of Educational Objectives, Lesson Plan Development, and Teaching and Learning Methodologies. October 2001 Teacher, TPG Inc., Ministries Department, MA. To Teacher of workshops and retreat leader for Women’s Ministry. Present Topics taught include “Women in the Bible”, “Survey of Psalms, Proverbs, Lamentations, and Ecclesiastes”, “Overview of the Old Testament”, “Overview of the New Testament”. Also a Counselor on topics of “Depression”, “Post Abortion Syndrome and Recovery”, “Crisis Management”, “Grief Management”, and “Maturational Transitions”. Counselor for homeless and battered women in Cambridge, Massachusetts at ‘The Women’s Center’. Biblical Counselor certified by the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC). September 1987 Bible Study Leader, St. John’s Baptist Church, Woburn, MA. Provides weekly instruction on the practical application of the Bible. Topics of Present discussion include overview of all books of the Holy Bible. Study focuses on exegesis of Scripture. Also, Trained 7 women to facilitate Bible Study courses. Responsibilities as a Women Retreat Facilitator include providing 2 and 3 day offsite retreat facilitation for women’s groups. Facilitation of small group Bible Studies, Worship Services, Praise Services, and Evangelism practices. April 2002, 2003 Retreat Leader, Fort Washington Baptist Church, Fort Washington, MD. Provided Women Retreat Facilitation of courses and worship services. Classes developed and taught included “Childrearing”, “Serving Christ as a Single Woman”, “Prayer”, and “Seeking and Depending on God”. October 2004 Workshop Leader, Third Baptist Church, Lawrence, MA. Provided 4 week workshop on topic, “The Promises of God”. Areas of discussion included an overview of God’s promises in the Bible, a review of God’s Sovereignty, God as omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscience. May 2006 Workshop Leader, People’s Baptist Church, Boston, MA. Provided workshop on topic, “Struggling to Forgive”. Topic of discussion included a “God’s view of Forgiveness in relation to Salvation”; “Prayers of Forgiveness”, “Roots of struggle in Bitterness”; and “Spiritual healing of Hurt”. March – May 2006 Workshop Leader Provided workshops to homeless and abused women on the topics, “Women and Depression”; and “Post Abortion Recovery”. Topics of discussion included biblical references to depression and joy, abortion as sin, God’s forgiveness, healing the hurt, and living a recovered life in Christ. March 2004, 2006 Teacher, United Baptist Convention (UBC), Agawam, MA. Provided workshops on “Healthy Christian Living”, “Promises of God”, and “Serving Christ as a Single Woman”. Taught UBC students from Baptist churches in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. CHURCHLEADERSHIP: 2004 – present Chairperson, Women’s Ministry 1986 – present Deaconess, St. John’s Baptist Church, Woburn, MA. 1989 – present Bible Study Teacher and Facilitator 1985 – 1993 Sunday School Teacher
SECULAR WORKEXPERIENCE: 2001 – present Online Professor University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ.Provided curriculum development for Information Systems, Mathematics, and Business Technology courses. Taught undergraduate student courses. Courses utilized androgogy/pedagogy instruction for adult learners. Online curriculum included online discussions, and team projects. Completed University of Phoenix Online 10 week certification for online instruction to include curriculum development, technology training, instruction techniques, and completed a mentored internship. 1999 – present Adjunct Professor, Western New England College, Springfield, MA. Provided curriculum development for Contemporary Mathematics courses. Provided instruction for undergraduate students. Mathematics courses focused on the utilization of mathematics for societal choice in weighting theory, voting theory, apportionment, scheduling and statistics. Developed assessment tools to determine student comprehension of course material. Made evaluation of student achievement of course and college goals for degree progression. Provided lecture and project instruction to assist students in course content comprehension. 1995 – present Adjunct Professor, Springfield College, Springfield, MA.Provided curriculum development for Contemporary Mathematics courses. Provided instruction for undergraduate students. Taught Mathematics course focusing on survey and review of Math operations, decimals, percentages, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus. Developed assessment tools to determine student comprehension of course material. Made evaluations of student achievement of college goals for degree progression. Provided lecture and project instruction to assist student’s comprehension of course content and to assist course completion. 1991 – present Administrator/Instructor, Mary McLeod Bethune Institute, Boston, MA. Founded the Mary McLeod Bethune Institute for youth ages 5 – 18 years of age. Developed a Saturday Academy for urban youth in Boston area. Institute hosted at Northeastern University in Boston. Trained instructors and volunteers in classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching and learning methodologies. Designed courses to ensure hands-on projects and interactive curriculum. Incorporated computer and Internet technology into curriculum. Developed and copyrighted curriculum. Provided a collaborative teamwork-learning environment for students. Focused on under-served students in Boston urban neighborhoods. Performed grant writing to ensure reaching of annual budget goals. Met program operations objectives for 15 years. Interfaced with funding organizations to provide required status reports and program presentations. See www.e-mmbi.org |
