Curriculum Vita

Spader_Karin_SQ_500-266x266EDUCATION           

University of Wisconsin-Madison – Madison, WI
     PhD, Curriculum and Instruction

Western Illinois University – Macomb, IL
    Master of Science, General/Experimental Psychology
    Master of Arts, Sociology  
    Bachelor of Science, Psychology (Minor: Sociology)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

Associate Director of Professional Programming | Wisconsin School of Business, March 2023-Present

Teaching & Learning Specialist | Center for Teaching, Learning and Mentoring, June 2021-March 2023

Faculty Associate | Division of Continuing Studies, May 2019-June 2021

Faculty Engagement Project Assistant | DoIT Academic Technology, September 2016-August 2017

HERZING UNIVERSITY: Madison, WI, December 2009-June 2016

Associate Professor

Courses taught at the undergraduate level at a small, private university. Courses taught include Cultural Diversity, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology, Social Issues in Technology, Speech, Critical Thinking, College Success Skills, and Personal Financial Management.  Responsibilities include: determining curriculum and assessment techniques, preparing course materials and facilitating class periods.

  • Small campus allows for an intimate teaching atmosphere, contributing to better teacher-student relationships.
  • Course formats include both on ground and online.
  • 2013 Faculty Service award recipient
  • 2015 Faculty Scholarship award recipient

 General Education Department Chair (August 2015-June 2016)

  • Supervise faculty in the general education department including: orientation, training, and observations.

Social Science curriculum subdivision chair (January 2014-June 2016)

  • Lead and support faculty in the development of curriculum, textbook changes, and institutional assessment.

Madison campus Designated School Official (January 2015-June 2016)

  • Issue international student I-20s and maintain ongoing contact with students in active status. Lead international student orientation policies and expectations.

UPPER IOWA UNIVERSITY: Madison, WI, January 2009-January 2016

Adjunct Professor

Courses taught at the undergraduate level: Social Problems, Introduction to Sociology, Cultural Diversity in America, Group Dynamics, Marriage and the Family, Sociology of Charisma and Terrorism.  Responsibilities include: determining curriculum and assessment techniques, preparing course materials and facilitating class periods.

  • Small class sizes allow for more experience in “relationship-based teaching”.
  • 2012 Teacher of the Year award recipient

MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE: Madison, WI, August 2007-January 2016

Adjunct Instructor

Courses taught at the college transfer level: Introduction to Sociology and Contemporary American Society (both online and on ground).  Responsibilities include: determining curriculum and assessment techniques, preparing course materials and facilitating class periods.  Regularly utilizing a variety of technologies and skills, in addition to lecture, to help improve learner outcomes (e.g., use of multimedia and “active” teaching).

  • Large class sizes demand excellent organization and time-management skills.

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE FOR RURAL AFFAIRS: Macomb, IL, 2005-2007

Research Assistant

Worked independently and cooperatively on large and small projects; regularly gathering and analyzing secondary data (e.g., Census data, labor statistics, etc.).  Position required proficiency in locating scholarly research via the Internet, as well as an extensive use of statistical methods using SPSS.

  • Developed and composed multiple small scale research projects called Rural Research Reports.

PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Spader, K. “Building community online: Participatory learning environments”. Concurrent session at ProEd Digital Summit 2021 (virtual), April 2021.

Spader, K. “Participatory Cultures: A model for online course Design”. Roundtable presentation at Association for Educational Communications and Technologies Annual Conference (virtual), November 2020.

Spader, K. “The Curriculum Organization, Revision, and Evaluation (CORE) Professional Development Project”. ePoster presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technologies Annual Conference (virtual), November 2020.

Spader, K. (2020). Participatory cultures as a design model for online courses [dissertation]. Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2406954538). https://ezproxy.library.wisc.edu/login?url=https://www-proquest-com.ezproxy.library.wisc.edu/docview/2406954538?accountid=465

Spader, K. “Promoting Participatory Cultures in a Blended Class.” Poster presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technologies Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri, October 2018.

Spader, K. “The Effects of Teacher Expectations on Student Achievement.” Poster Paper presented at American Sociological Association Annual Convention in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, August 2006.

Smead, V., Spader, K., Miller, E., and Kienol, H. “Cell Phone Use and Potential Abuse.” Poster Paper presented at American Psychological Society Annual Convention in New York City, May 2006.

Spader, K., Detrick, D., and Rohall, D. “The 2005 Macomb Poll: Community Report.” Paper presented at Macomb City Council meeting, February 2006.

Spader, K., Smead, V., Miller, E., and Kienol, H.  “Mobile Phone Use: An Exploratory Study.” Poster Paper presented at American Psychological Society Annual Convention in Los Angeles, May 2005.

Walzer, N., Hamm, G., and Spader, K. (Spring 2007, vol. 18(5)).  “Microenterprises in Rural Illinois.” Rural Research Report, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs.

Spader, K. (Spring 2007, vol. 18(4)) “Reusing Abandoned School Buildings.” Rural Research Report, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs.

Spader, K. (Spring 2007, vol. 18(7)). “Community Foundations and Potential for Community Development” Rural Research Report, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs.

 COMPUTER SKILLS

  • WordPress, Pressbooks, Google Suite, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Prezi
  • Learning management systems: Canvas, Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Pearson Learning Studio, Pearson MyLab
  • Statistical software: SPSS, R, HLM7, MaxQDA, NVivo12

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

  • Association for Educational Communications and Technologies – member since 2017
  • International Society of the Learning Sciences – member since 2017
  • American Educational Research Association – member since 2017
  • American Federation of Teachers – member since 2007
  • Union of Concerned Scientists – member since 2006
  • Midwest Sociological Society – member since 2006
  • American Sociological Association – member since 2005
  • American Psychological Society – Graduate Student Affiliate, 2004

COMMITTEES AND ORGANIZATIONS

  • Committee on Academic Staff Issues-Division of Continuing Studies: Member, Fall 2020-Present
  • Herzing University Social Science/Psychological Science Assessment committee: Chair, responsible for guiding and analyzing assessment process to keep with accreditation standards, Spring 2013 – Present
  • Herzing University General Education Curriculum committee (social science group): Active member working to determine course learning objectives and assessment techniques, Fall 2010 – Present
  • Herzing University Volunteer Organization (HUVO) (formerly Herzing University Diversity Students): Founder and Co-Advisor, Fall 2011 – Fall 2012
  • Graduate Sociology Organization: Coordinator and President, Fall 2006-Spring 2007
  • Alpha Kappa Delta: National Honors Society in Sociology; member since 2007
  • Students TALK (Teaching, Awareness, Learning, Knowledge): Certified Peer Educator
    (The BACCHUS Network) in a student group involved in planning, programming, and providing educational programs relating to health issues affecting college students, Spring 2007
  • Graduate School Student Ambassador: Assist in recruitment of Graduate students to Western Illinois University, Spring 2007
  • Western Society (Sociology and Anthropology Department Newsletter): Graduate Editor, Fall 2006
  • General Education Review Committee: Graduate Student representative, Spring semester 2006
  • Campus Girl Scouts: Graduate Advisor, Fall 2004-Fall 2005
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western Illinois: Big Sister, Spring 2003
  • Psi Chi: National Honors Society in Psychology; member since 2002

ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Argus Bar and Grill, Madison WI – 2008-2010, Server
  • Café Continental, Madison WI – 2007-2009, Server
  • The Old Fashioned, Madison WI – 2007-May 2009, Server
  • Magnolia’s Restaurant and Catering, Macomb IL – 2002-2007, Manager, Head Server, Bartender, Banquet coordinator
  • The University Union Bookstore, Macomb IL – Fall 2004-Spring 2005, Graduate Assistant