1. “DODI” JULIE D. HODGES
1425 Windwood Crossing,MyrtleBeach, SC 29575 •Home: 843-685-5863 •Cell:843-685-5863 •dodi.hodges@gmail.com
Accomplishments
 Revived the Center for Teaching and Learning Center (CeTEAL), now averages 2-3 times the national average for
similar centers
 Created over 150 research-based trainingsessions
 Created 5 certificateprograms and guided the development of 2 additional certificateprograms
 Guided a college through the assessment process for accreditation
 Published articles in peer reviewed journals and co-edited a peer-reviewed book
 Successfully presented at more than 40 international,national and regional conferences
ProfessionalSummary
Highly organized Director of professional development, successful at managing people and time. Skilled in delivering
key points of information to a diversegroup of people. Outgoing and dynamically positiveinstructorwith 20+ years of
experience. Offers prompt feedback on trainingassessments,participantbehavior and theoverall effectiveness of each
trainingsession.Expert at raisingemployee and trainingproductivity.
Skills
 Intuitivepeople management skills
 30+ years as an instructor ofassessment,teaching
strategies and methods
 Proficient in creatingand maintainingschedules
 Skilled in workingwith people with disabilities
 Instructional technologies knowledge
 Charismatic public speaker
 Creating instruction styles and techniques
 Project management
 Presentations expert
Interests
Travel, reading, research,bicycling
Work History
Director, Associate Professor, 08/2007 toPresent
Coastal Carolina University – Conway, SC
 Faculty development: teachingeffectiveness, assessment,online learning, integratingtechnology, research,
developed and hosted annual New Faculty Orientation/Seminars.
 Work collaboratively with 50+ offices/programs from across campus
 Assessed trainingneeds through surveys,interviews with employees,and consultation with managers
 Developed and implemented sessions to engage the learners through activelearning, using strength-based
language, emphasizestrategies and to improvemotivation and learning
 Created an online trainingprogram toassist instructors on how to teach online and assess student learning
 Selected and assigned instructors toconduct trainingseminars
 Extensively trained new and existing employees
 Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies toimprove instruction methods
 Assumed ownership of all trainingprogram initiatives
 Increased average participation to2-3 times thenational average for similar centers
Assessment Coordinator, 08/2010 to 1/2012
Coastal Carolina University – Conway, SC
 Organized and edited assessment reports for the Spadoni College of Education (SCOE) for accreditation
 Instructed faculty on how to writeassessment reports
 Facilitated the revision of the SCOE Assessment Handbook for the Institutional Report,12-person committee

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Special Education Program Coordinator, 08/2008 to 08/2010
Coastal Carolina University – Conway, SC
 Selected and assigned instructors toundergraduateand graduate courses
 Doubled the number of students enrolled in the program through marketingcampaign
 Conducted one-on-one tutoringsessions for new employees
 Administered performance reviews toevaluate progress for student learning
 Monitored program effectiveness
 Authored the assessment reports for the program to attain accreditation (new program)
 Directed Project Create, stategrant
Assistant Professor, 08/2002 to07/2007
Bowling Green State University – Bowling Green, Ohio
 Used role playing, simulations,team exercises, group discussions, videos and lectures to instruct participants in a
variety of ways
 Organized trainingfor undergraduateand graduatestudents
 Selected and assigned adjunct instructors toconduct courses on assessment
 Facilitated the develop and implementation of assessment tools to make grading assignments consistent and
efficient
 Coordinated special education teacher candidates and graduate assistants schedules with themaster schedule
 Gave one-on-one attention tostudents,while maintainingoverall focus on the entiregroup
Research Associate & Post-doctoral, 09/1997 to 07/2002
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Center for Education and Lifelong Learning – Bloomington, Indiana
 Developed and initiated graduatecourses, provided consultations for schools to become more inclusive, Project
Teaming for Inclusive Education (TIE) grant
 Offered research,attention todetail, and organizational problem solvingskills
 Initiated and monitored trainingdocumentation
 Reviewed all documentation for accuracy,quality and compliance
 Assisted in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures for the purpose of product development
 Taught introductory,upper level courses (assessment), and graduatecourses in special education
Research Assistant/Graduate Assistant, 08/1995 to07/1997
Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, Michigan
 Provided research support in the field of education
 Developed and wroteresearch reports
 Efficiently worked with all associated technology and softwareapplications
 Planned and implemented the first annual conference of integrated technology in the classroom at WMU
 Taught introductory and upper level courses in special education
 Wrotecourse materials such as syllabi,homeworkassignments and handouts
 Served on the Doctoral Program Revision Committee
Consultant, RAP (Michigan Head Start Association), 08/1994 to 08/1995
State of Michigan
 Provided Disabilities Services Coordinators with one-to-onetrainingtoimproveservice provision
 Provided services throughout the stateof Michigan
Disabilities Services/Mental Health Coordinator, 04/1991 to 11/1994
Kalamazoo County Head Start/PrePrimary – Kalamazoo,Michigan
 Assessed trainingneeds through surveys, interviews with employees,focus groups and consultation with
managers
 Extensively trained new and existing employees
 Supervised and coordinated activities for certified teachers and teacher’s aides during annual trainingseminars
 Managed programs for children with disabilities,attainingand providingservices
 Made strategic decisions regarding future target enrollment,serviceprovision, and diagnostic assessments

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 Met with stakeholders and maintained productiverelationships,including administrators and parents in 9 school
districts
 Supervised psychologist(s)and speech therapist(s) to provide special services to be provided for children with
disabilities
President of the Board, 06/1991 to06/1992
Comstock Cooperative Nursery School – Kalamazoo, Michigan
 Cooperated with parents tosupport student learningand healthy development in school and at home
 Extensively revised the school policy and handbook collaboratively with theSchool Board
 Doubled the enrollment in one year
Group Facilitator, 02/1989 to01/1992
NutriSystem Corporation, Robinson Towne Center – Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania,Howell, Michigan, & Belleville, Illinois
 Corporatetrainer
 Employee of the Month Award
Special Education Teacher, Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities, 09/1981 to03/1984
ABCS, Private Residential School – Phoenix, Arizona
 10-18 year-old students
USD 383 Manhattan Public Schools – Manhattan, Kansas
 Kindergarten through Grade Three students,self-contained
 StateAudit results – Requested that my classroom be used as a model classroom for the western part of the state
Education
Ph.D.: Special Education, 2001
Indiana University – Bloomington, Indiana
 Coursework in Special Education with a focus on organizational changethrough curriculum & instruction,
collaboration,and leadership
 Minor in Educational Leadership/Research
 Extensively trained in communication theory and research methods
 Courses in education and organizational psychology
 Leadership management coursework
Master of Science: Educational Leadership-Special Education, 1999
Indiana University – Bloomington, Indiana
 Coursework in educational leadership, collaboration,curriculum &instruction
 Research in teaming, collaboration,special education, school policy, and school law
Bachelor of Science: Special Education – Emotionally Impaired, 1980
Western Michigan University – Kalamazoo, Michigan
Minors:
 Elementary Education Kindergarten through 8th grade
 Math Education Kindergarten through 9th grade
 Emphasis in Education – Curriculum and Instruction
 Trained in Child Abuse Prevention and Crisis Management
 ACT Semi-Finalist Scholarship Recipient
Affiliationsand Community Involvement
Association for Talent Development (ATD) www.td.org
American Educational Research Association (AERA) www.aera.net
Professional and Organizational Development Network(PODnet) http://podnetwork.org
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) www.cec.sped.org
Zonta International – FundraisingCommittee, Membership Committee www.zonta.org