Nancy March

Palomar College ROP Phone:  744-1150 x5518 Voice Mail

Computer Applications Program E-mail Address: nmarch@palomar.edu

EDUCATION:

M.A., Human Development w/Specialization in Leadership in Education & Human Services; sub-specialization in College Teaching/Teaching Adults. Pacific Oaks College, Pasadena, CA 91103, May 31,2006

Thesis: Modifying a Face-To-Face Training Curriculum to Make it Accessible for Online Use

B.A. Equivalent, Human Development. Pacific Oaks College; Pasadena, CA 91103 October, 1996.

CERTIFICATIONS:

ü Clear Designated Subjects Vocational Teaching Credential; Full-time. Subjects: Computer Applications, Accounting Applications, Office Occupations, Medical Office Services. Valid through February 1, 2012.

ü MOS Word and Excel Certified

ü Situational Self Leadership, Blanchard Training and Development, Inc., 1996

ü La Leche League International Peer Counselor Program Training Administrator, 1993

ü La Leche League Human Relations Enrichment Instructor, 1993.

EXPERIENCE:

Palomar College, January 2002 – present. Adjunct faculty, member/instructor/advisor for Business Applications and Computer Applications program.

Classes taught or currently teaching:

ü Microsoft Windows ME, 2000, XP

ü Microsoft Publisher

ü Publishing with Microsoft

ü Microsoft Beginning and Advanced Office

Ramona Unified School District, October 1997-February 2004. Part-time instructor/advisor for the Medical Office Services and Business Applications and Computer Applications programs.

Classes taught:

ü Administrative Medical Assisting

ü Medical Insurance Billing

ü Medical Terminology

ü Computer and Office Occupations

ü Introduction to the Internet (BACA)

ü HTML – AP Computer Programming (long-term substitute)

Ramona Unified School District, October 1990-August 2003. Program Specialist, Summer YouthForce Program; JTPA/WIA Career Specialist; Teen Parent Support Group Facilitator; Case Manager for at-risk youth (14-21) of diverse ethnic and special-needs backgrounds

Responsibilities included:

ü Assessment for appropriate summer internship placement

ü Instruction in basic job seeking and keeping skills (resume, cover letter, interviewing, timesheet preparation, job safety issues, etc.)

ü In-service of worksite supervisors

ü Liaison with worksite supervisors in supervision and evaluation of 100+ student interns

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Seminars/Workshops/Classes:

1995-present: Approximately 3-5 seminars, workshops or classes per year in the following subject areas:

ü Cyber Classrooms: Building a Learning Community, Fall 2001

ü Beyond Diversity, San Diego, CA, June 6-7, 2000

ü Seminars on Bicultural Development, Pasadena, CA. Spring 1998

ü Developing Anti-Bias Curriculum, Pasadena, CA, Spring 1998

ü College Teaching, Teaching Adults, Pasadena, CA, Fall 1998, Spring 2003

ü Leadership in Education, Pasadena, CA, Fall 1997

ü Communications for Empowerment, Pasadena, CA, Fall 1997

ü Social and Political Contexts of Human Development, Pasadena, CA. Fall 1997

ü Improving Student Achievement and Responsibility Through Building Self-Esteem, San Diego, Ca. March 8, 1995

ü Children's Hospital And Health Center Continuing Medical Education Committee, San Diego, Ca., 7.75 CME's, February 11, 1995

Committees:

ü Co-Chair, Yearly Industry Advisory Meetings, ROP Medical Office Services, Ramona Unified School District. Chair approx. 12-15 member committee of industry representatives, RUSD instructors, directors and staff. 1997-2004.

ü RUSD Medical Office Services Articulation Committee, 2000-2004.

ü ROP County Standardization Meetings for Medical Office Services courses. 1999.

ü Technology Committee, Ramona High School, Ramona, CA., 1999-2004. Attend monthly meetings. Develop and implement campus wide technology plan. 1999-present.

ü WASC Accreditation Committee. Ramona High School, 1995. Attended weekly campus wide WASC meetings.

Consulting/Training:

ü On site training for Ramona High School faculty on personal computer setup for IBM computers; software training for Excel, Beginning Web Design and Intermediate Web Design. 1999-2000.

ü Trainer: Situational Self-Leadership, Blanchard Training and Development, Inc. for Summer Hire-A-Youth Program, 1996.

ü Training Administrator: training of Breastfeeding Program Training Specialists, Program Administrators and Peer Counselors for agencies such as WIC, Head Start, United States Army. 1991-present.

ü Trainer: Communication Skills training for La Leche League leaders, applicants and members. 1991-present.

ü Consultant: Ramona Unified School District Gender Equity Program, Jan. 1992 - July 1993

Exemplary Accomplishments:

ü Assist in maintenance of Palomar College Legal/paralegal website.

ü Initiated and mentor internships with various medical offices and hospitals for positions in Administrative Medical Office.

ü Created hotmail accounts to organize and receive classroom assignments to assess skills in downloading and e-mailing.

ü Created, uploaded and currently maintain the LLL of Southern California/Nevada web site.

Writing:

ü Co-wrote, edited and update as necessary Breastfeeding Peer Counselor and Program Administrator curricula

ü Why I Keep Coming Back, Connections, La Leche League Western United States Division Publication, April 1989

ü Acceptance of Others and Ourselves, Connections, La Leche League Western United States Division Publication, June 1988

ü Monthly column for La Leche League of Southern California/Nevada leader newsletter League Spirit, 1984-1989

Leadership:

ü Co-Chair yearly advisory meetings

ü Advise students regarding job and academic options upon completing ROP medical office classes/JTPA internships; provide recommendations to prospective employers

ü Speaker, San Diego Regional Conference for Women, 1992, 1993.

ü Assisted in establishing mission, goals and outreach of San Diego County Breastfeeding Coalition

ü President, Director, Secretary, Recording Secretary: La Leche League of Southern California, Inc. Board of Directors

ü Area Staff Administrator, Area Coordinator of Leaders, Grant Administrator/Treasurer for La Leche League of Southern California/Nevada