Education
Employment
Service
Presentations
Submitted proposals to AECT 2017 Conference:
Walters, K., & Choi, I. (2017, February). The Socially Responsible Problem Solving (SRPS) Model: Implications of Historical Thinking on Problem Solving for the Future. Paper proposed to Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.
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Howington, Z., Choi, J., Walters, K., & Choi, I. (2017, February). Assessing Perspective Taking. Paper proposed to Association for Educational Communications and Technology annual conference, Jacksonville, FL.
MEd in Learning, Design, and Technology
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Anticipated August, 2017
BA in History and Political Science
University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Cum Laude, 2007
Assist with two on-going research projects and team website. Assist project managers by taking meeting notes, participating in data analysis, recording data, researching relevant literature, providing feedback, and any additional tasks requested.
Graduate Research Assistant
Department of Career and Information Studies, University of Georgia
Athens, GA
August 2016 - Present
Coordinate the Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative, and provide training and support on the implementation of invasive species lessons for K-12 and informal educators. Responsible for obtaining funding (180k+ annually), grant writing and reporting, organizing workshops, curriculum development and distribution, developing and overseeing projects, long and short-term planning, in-class lessons, and outreach. Additionally responsible for representing the research center at conferences and public events, creating field identification guides and other educational products, and supervising interns and program assistants.
Education/Training Coordinator
Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
July 2013 - July 2016
Assisted the Education/Training Coordinator in the implementation, creation, and distribution of invasive plant curricula and educational materials. Responsible for formatting and editing curricula, inventory management, design of outreach and educational materials, workshop logistics, project meeting agendas, and representing the program at conferences and public events.
Project Assistant
Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants, University of Florida
Gainesville, Florida
November 2011 - July 2013
Coordinated all aspects of a community space and library, including securing all funding. Created content, organized logistics for, and presented at educational events at the Center and other locations. Created partnerships with academic and community organizations. Managed volunteers and interns, and supervised their projects. Financial responsibilities included daily accounting, fundraising, maintenance of membership records, and creating annual budgets. Additional responsibilities included design and content for outreach materials such as quarterly newsletter, flyers, and informational brochures, and press outreach.
Non-profit Coordinator
Civic Media Center and Library, Inc.
Gainesville, Florida
June 2009 - July 2011
Conference Volunteer
October 2016
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT)
Regional Advisory Board Member
January 2014-March 2016
League of Environmental Educators of Florida (LEEF), North Florida Region
Treasurer
July 2013-2016
North American Invasive Species Network (NAISN)
Member, Board of Directors
September 2013-December 2015
Civic Media Center and Library, Gainesville, FL
Community Organizer
2011-2012
Coalition to End the Meal Limit, Gainesville, FL
Fundraising Coordinator, Community Organizer
2010-2014
Center for Economic Research and Social Change, Chicago, IL
Co-instructor/Organizer for Community Class
2008-2009
Gainesville Women's Liberation, Gainesville, FL
Archive Intern
2007
Redstockings Archive Distribution Project, New York, NY
Professional CV
Awards and Recognition
John Penrod Brigadas Award for Peace and Justice
March 2012
Penrod Committee, Gainesville, FL