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Resume: Patricia James Hanz
Associate Professor of Multimedia
MSJC Distance Education Coordinator

Personal Description:

I was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, am the mother of five children (ages 34 to 12 years old!), have held a diversity of jobs while growing up, raising children, and going to college, and am, above all else, a teacher. My favorites include writing, water sports, and snow skiing. I love music of all kinds, am completely interested in how people learn and am in constant awe of how the human brain perceives the world around it. 

Educational Background:

1968 Sequoia High School Graduate, Redwood City, CA 
1976 Canada College, AA Degree, with honors, Redwood City, California 
1978 University of California, Santa Cruz, BA Degree in Psychology 
Senior Thesis: Psycholinguistics-The Influence of Parental Speech on Language Development 
Senior Project Work: “The Mapping Project” (Using computers to map terrain for visual 
representation, and reality orientation.) Dr. Kristina Woolsey-Hooper, project director. 
Senior Independent Study: Survey and Analysis of UCSC Psychology Department Resources 
Student Representative: Psychology Board of Studies 
1984-85 Yuba Community College, EMT I Certification received, with honors. 
1985-86 Mendocino Community College, EMT II Certification received, with honors. 
1986 University of California, Santa Barbara, Institute of Instructional Technology 
Authored successful application proposal for admission for self and team to institute (AB803) 
Assisted staff of Institute by instructing participants in Intro. to Tech seminars. 
Participated in four week intensive study of technology in education. 
1988-95 Secondary Credential Programs: CSU Hayward, National University, and 
Chapman University 
1995 CLAD program course work California State University, San Bernardino.
1999 UCLA Online Instruction Program
2000 California Virtual Campus: Blackboard Trainers Certification Training
2000-2002CVC Online workshops: Accessability, Camtasia (video capture for online instruction), Online Mentor Training, Etudes Courseware
In Progress: Capella University, Instructional Design for Online Learning MA program

Pertinent Skills and Abilities:

  • Experienced with the following systems and software:

Windows since its inception and DOS before... Macintosh OS  through X

Software: Both in Windows and Mac environments- Word Perfect , Microsoft Word, Excel, Quicken, Fox Pro, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Works, FrontPage 2000, Adobe Photoshop (and ImageReady), Adobe Premiere & After Effects and Illustrator, Macromedia Director, Macromedia Flash, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Camtasia, Macromedia Fireworks, Sound Forge, Word Perfect. Macintosh only- Bryce3D, Strata Studio Pro, Hyperstudio, MovieWorks, ClarisWorks.  (and HTML) Blackboard 6 and Etudes courseware programs.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, experienced in technical writing and grant proposal writing.
    AB803, Apple Crossroads, Tech Prep Implementation, Tech Prep Model Schools, ClarisWorks for Educators documentation; Curriculum materials for Computers in the ESL classroom; District and Site Level Technology Plans, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant. 

  • Experienced in program development, organization and management, including
    evaluation and budgets, course development, curriculum development; scope and sequence development. 

  • Excellent public speaking ability, considerable presentation and promotional experience.
    Presenter at Tech Ed Conference, Online CVC Workshops, CVC Student Services Conference, Computer Using Educators State Conferences; Technology in the Redwoods; Sonoma County Office of Education Technology in the Curriculum Program (TIC); Lake County Office of Education (various presentations and workshops); Staff development in technology for Ravenswood City Schools, Lake, Mendocino, Sonoma and Riverside Counties; Presenter at California State Tech Prep Conference; California Tech Prep Regional Workshops, Faculty Technology Trainer 1998-present at Mt.San Jacinto College. 

  • Experienced in establishing integrated technology curriculum at elementary and high school levels and development of Career Path curriculum from secondary to post secondary levels.

  • Experienced in developing Multimedia Certificate Curriculum and Online Curriculum at community college level.

  • Extensive service participation, see below.

Related Experience:

  • Spring 1997-Present, Multimedia Instructor, Multimedia Department Chair Mt. San Jacinto College, Menifee Valley Campus. Assignment: Teaching Mul 110 (Introductionto Multimedia), Mul 112 (Interactive Media), Mul 114 (Production), Mul 149 (Multimedia Internship Program) , Mul 123 (Digital Video), Mul/CDE 160 (Technology for Teachers); CIS 110 (Introduction to Technology), Online Teaching: Interactive Media and Introduction to Multimedia,

    • Received Faculty of the Year Award at MSJC 2000-2001

    • Serving: California Virtual Campus, Region 4 Advisory Committee (2001-present);

    • Serving: CVC4 Online Mentor (1999-present);

    • Serving: California State Academic Senate Statewide Technology Committee (2002-present);

    • Designer and Coordinator of @MSJC, a faculty development project to Advance Technology at MSJC (@MSJC) June 2000-present (two per year). Next Academy training will be Aug. 12 & 13, 2003

    • Serving: MSJC Academic Senate Vice-President (2002-2003)

    • Served:  MSJC Academic Senate President (2001-2002);

    • Serving: Web Standards Committee (MSJC),

    • Serving: MSJC Faculty Association Negotiating team (present)

    • Faculty Trainer, Grant Writer/Consultant Beaumont Technology Literacy Challenge Project.

    • Served: Curriculum Committee-Faculty Co-chair 1999-2000

    • Served: Educational Technology Committee(MSJC, co-authored Technology for Student Learning Plan).

    • Served: District Technology Committee (Beaumont Unified),

    • Member-Multimedia and Entertainment Initiative (MEI) Project Director's Committee (Chancellor's Office, ED>Net),

    Courses taught at MSJC: Introduction to Multimedia, Interactive Media, Multimedia Production, Digital Video Production, Introduction to Technology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • 1992-1997 Technology Instructor, Beaumont High School, Beaumont, California (Gr.9-12)
    Assignment: Teaching the following courses: Introduction to Technology (gr. 9), Advanced Computer Applications (gr. 10-12), Introduction to Multimedia CIS 132 & Authoring CIS 134 (gr. 12), Office Occupations (gr. 11-12) , Careers (gr. 11) course creator and program developer. 

  • Achievements:
    * Author, Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Proposal, $1.2 million.
    * Tech Prep Program Coordinator since 1994; advisor for Tech Prep Club. 
    * Business Department Chairperson (1995-97). 
    * Authored two successful technology grant proposals. (Tech Prep) 
    * Chairperson school-wide technology committee, lead author of school technology plan. 1997 
    * Member of district technology planning committee, lead author of district technology plan. 1997 
    * Assistant coordinator WASC accreditation committee (1995-96, six year approval granted) 
    * Member of State of California Career Pathways Resource Consortium Steering Committee. 
    * Presenter: California State Tech Prep Conference 1997 
    * Coordinator BHS Technology Training Fair, 1997 
    * Technology Mentor Teacher 1996-97: Initiated and provided training for district faculty and staff in Introduction to Internet Use in Education; Power Point for Teachers and Students; Multimedia in the Regular Classroom; Introduction to Technology for Educators. Consultant to all district schools in technology planning development general plan and for internet connection. 
    * Assistant Coordinator for “Cougars in Europe” 1993 spring trip to Madrid, London, and Paris. (7 adults and 16 Beaumont High School Students) 
    * Softball Coach (Varsity and Frosh Soph) (1992-96). 
    * Sophomore Class Advisor (1994-97). 

  • 1996-97 Computer Literacy Instructor for Beaumont Unified Adult Education Program
    Conducted introductory computer classes for adults in the pass area (ages 18-80!) 

  • 1992-1994 Technology Trainer, self employed, Beaumont, California
    Presented staff computer trainings for schools in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Conducted private computer workshops for children, and lessons for adults. Program consulting services provided to schools in the Pass Area, Instructor for Institute for Technology Education consortium. Authored ClarisWorks for Educators documentation and did contracted trainings for AGES Technology Training and Consulting firm, Redlands, CA 

  • 1988-1991 Computer Applications Teacher, Ravenswood Middle School, East Palo Alto, CA.
    Assignment: Business applications and multimedia classes, 7th and 8th grades. 
    * Initial technology curriculum/program development. 
    * Development and implementation of successful Apple Crossroads Multimedia Grant; ($200,000 +) 
    * Technology staff developer. 
    * ESL technology instructor in Ravenswood Adult Literacy Program. 
    * Presenter Computer Using Educators Conference, Fall 1988 (Multimedia in the Jr. High). 
    * Presenter, at Apple Computer, Crossroads Model School Program, Cupertino, CA 1988. 

  • 1988-1991 Multimedia Consultant, Institute for Research on Learning, MediaWorks Project, Palo Alto, CA
    Assignment: Direct students who were involved in the research and development of MediaWorks multimedia software; provide assistance to students, programmers, and researchers involved in the project, supervise Ravenswood school site activities and multimedia lab associated with the project. 

  • 1990-Summer Research Assistant, Carnagie Fellowship, Institute for Research on Learning, Palo Alto, CA
    Assignment: Lead teacher in summer multimedia training for Ravenswood faculty members. 

  • 1987-1988 Computer Applications Instructor (adjunct faculty), Work Experience
    Coordinator, Yuba Community College, Lower Lake, California 
    Assignment: Courses: 
    * Introduction to Computers 
    * Word Processing 
    * Business Applications 
    * Programming and Data Base Design, DBase. 

  • Other Responsibilities:
    * Curriculum development and lab maintenance 
    * Taught work experience classes and monitored students at work 
    sites. 
    * Developed and implemented Peer Advising Program, taught Peer 
    Advising Psychology Courses. 

  • 1986-1988 Youth Programs Coordinator, Lake County Job Training Office, Lakeport, California
    Duties: Job development; employment counseling; pre-employment skills trainer; data management coordinator. Assisted Lake County Planning Department in comprehensive county wide business survey data analysis. 

  • 1984-1986 Library and Computer Coordinator, Lucerne Elementary School (K-8) and Upper Lake High School, Lake County, California
    Duties: Maintain libraries and computer labs at both schools (Apple and IBM systems); train teachers and students in use of computer labs; train and assist clerical staff with computer use; program data applications for counseling and clerical staff (DBase). 

  • 1983-1988 Computer consulting, sales, and training, self employed, Lake County, California
    Duties: Assist small businesses with implementation of computer use, program data management systems, provide training for employees, assist businesses in purchase of hardware and software. Sales representative for Start With Software, Chico, CA (Lake County Rep.). 

  • Other Work Experience: As a college student and a single parent I often worked several jobs simultaneously, or did summer work when school was not in session. The following are part time positions unless other wise noted as full time (F-T). Sales and Office Management, Lucerne Marine, Lucerne, CA (F-T); Emergency Medical Technician (EMT II), Redwood Empire Ambulance Service, Lakeport, CA ; Emergency Room Clerk and EMT I, Lakeside Community Hospital, Lakeport, CA (F-T); Group Home Counselor, Glenn Oaks Center, Lucerne, CA (F-T); Public Relations Assistant, Canada Community College, Redwood City, CA; Records Clerk, Canada Community College, Redwood City, CA; Peer Advising Program Coordinator and Counselor, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA.

 Awards and Service:

* Faculty of the Year, MSJC 2000-2001
* Recipient, Outstanding Teacher Award, Tandy Technology Scholars, 1997 
* Carnagie Fellowship: MediaWorks Multimedia Project, 1990 
* Recipient, Outstanding Teacher Award, Beaumont Unified School District 1996 
* Successfully Funded Grant Proposals: AB803 recipient 1984, Apple Computer Crossroads Multimedia Grant 1990, Tech Prep Career Pathways Grant 1995-96, Career Pathways Resource Grant 1996-97, California State Dept. of Education-Technology Literacy Challenge Grant 1998. 
* Past Member of Computer Using Educators (CUE) since 1984. Member of National Staff Developers' Association; Member LA. SIGGRAPH 

Community Service:  * Member of Diamond Valley Country Coalition community group. (2002-present)
* Member of Beaumont High School Boosters’ Club 1990-99
* Founder and President of Lucerne School Boosters’ Club, Lucerne, California 1984 
* Cofounder and advisor, United Teens of Lake County, Lakeport, California, 1986 
* EMTII and Firefighter, Lucerne Volunteer Fire Department, Lucerne, California 1982-1989

 
 

 

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