1. Madeline Cardona-Lebron
Full-Time Faculty / Instructional Designer & Faculty Development Specialist
7100 Barttlet RD • Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
Phone: 347•623•5655 E-mail: mcardona.lebron@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, PR 1996 - 1998
Master’s Degree: Educational Computing (Magna Cum Laude)
Electronic Data Processing College of Puerto Rico, Hato Rey, PR 1983 - 1988
Bachelor’s Degree: Computer Programming (Magna Cum Laude)
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Plaza College, Forest Hills, NY 2005 - Present
Full-Time Faculty, Information Technology Department
 Responsible for teaching the following undergraduate courses:
o System Technology and
Applications
o Presentation Technology and
Techniques
o Spreadsheet Applications
o Fundamentals of Computer
o Data Management
o Word Processing Operations
o Web Technology
o Advanced Spreadsheet Applications
 Curriculum Committee Member:
o Generate and update curriculum syllabi for Computer and Information Technology
instruction
 Instructional Designer
o Develop course material and activities for Hybrid and Online courses
o Taught hybrid and online classes using Online Learning Management System
(Moodle/e-Campus)
 Other Responsibilities:
o Assemble materials to be presented in computer labs
o Deliver lectures and promote group discussions focused on increasing students’
competencies
o Evaluate classroom student presentations in computer software classes for technical
competencies using current curriculum rubrics
 Faculty Development Specialist
o Responsible for the following:
 Attending and assess demo class lessons presented by prospective faculty
members in Computer and Information Technology Department
 Mentoring new instructors in classroom policies and procedures
 Training instructors on Cengage technology SAM (Skills Assessment
Manager)

2. Madeline Cardona-Lebron
LaGuardia Community College, Long Island City, NY 1998 - 2005
Computer Science Lecturer
 Responsible for teaching the following undergraduate courses:
o Introduction to Computers
o Introduction to Visual
Programming
o C++ Programming
o Comparative Operating Systems
o Database Concepts
o Introduction to Web Development
 Assembled programs in Visual Basic, HTML and JavaScript to be presented in computer
labs
 Delivered lectures to students and promoted group discussions focused on increasing
students in computer classes
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Aquadilla, PR 1992 - 1998
Computer Science Chairperson
 Responsible for teaching the following undergraduate courses:
o Visual Basic Programming
Language
o Fortran Programming Language
o RPG Programming Language
o COBOL Programming Language
o Introduction to Computers
o Operating Systems
 Other Responsibilities:
o Assisted in the interviewing and hiring process for instructors and professors
o Reviewed and approved class curriculums
o Prepared class schedules
o Assigned professors and instructors classes
o Reviewed and evaluated teachers’ performances
o Acted as a member of the Graduation Committee
Electronic Data Processing College, San Sebastian, PR 1996 - 1997
Computer Science Lecturer
 Responsible for teaching the following undergraduate courses:
o COBOL Programming Language
o Advanced Microsoft Office 97
o Visual Basic Programming Language
 Prepared curriculum outline for computer science instruction and lecture
 Assembled materials to be presented in computer labs

3. Madeline Cardona-Lebron
“MY PEDAGOGY”
I believe that the main purpose of education is learning. The mission of every instructor
and the ambition of every student is to increase knowledge and understanding in the computer
classroom. As an educator, it is my desire to help students meet their fullest potential in this area
by providing an environment that supports risk-taking, and invites a sharing of ideas. I feel that to
reach that goal we should focus in different areas, such as: (1) instructor acting as a guide,
providing the primary source of information, (2) form independent ideas to solve problems that
will help them in and outside of school, (3) share ideas, validate them by allowing students to
formulate important processes in their development as professionals, and (4) providing group
interaction as a key factor in the learning process.
The teacher’s role is to guide, point student in the direction they should go to solve
problems by providing them with the vital information they need to do so. For students to construct
knowledge, they need the opportunity to discover and practice skills in authentic situations.
Providing students’ access to hands-on activities and allowing adequate time and space to use
materials that reinforce the lesson studied. It creates an opportunity for individual knowledge to
occur.
The teacher should inspire and challenge students. Compassion and genuine interest in
students greatly enhances the educational area when knowledge is disseminated. To make this
possible, the teacher should set specific goals for students. Long-term goals will allow students to
use what they are learning in class and will help them to develop an interest in the subject area
being taught. As teachers, we can help them reach their goals by creating ideas for day-to-day use.
As instructors, we need to make education enjoyable and make students feel comfortable, in order
for them to approach us and guide them to make decisions and get help on the subject being
discussed. Applying this educational philosophy will make education complete and satisfying.
--“Students learn what they like and resist learning what they don’t like.”—
“Interactive Learning – Motivate them to Educate them.”
M.Cardona-Lebron

4. Madeline Cardona-Lebron
ACHIEVEMENTS / HONORS / AWARDS / CERTIFICATES
Microsoft Certification in Word 2000
Microsoft Certification in Word 2007
Microsoft Certification in Word 2013
Microsoft Certification in Excel 2000
Microsoft Certification in Excel 2007
Microsoft Certification in Excel 2013
Microsoft Certification in PowerPoint 2000
Microsoft Certification in PowerPoint 2007
Microsoft Certification in Access 2000
Microsoft Certification in Access 2007
MOODLE/e-Campus Certification Training
Instructional Design Training
SAM (Skills Assessment Manager) Training
Member of the Institutional & Faculty
Advancement Committee
Member of the Awards Committee
Member of the Curriculum Committee
PERSONAL HOBBIES
Teaching, training, educating, crocheting, reading, movies, concerts, computer technology
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Marie Dolla
Academic Dean
Plaza College – N.Y.C.
mdolla@plazacollege.edu
718-779-1430
Gladys Meyer
Faculty – Medical Assitant Department
Plaza College – N.Y.C.
gmeyer@plazacollege.edu
718-779-1430
Walter DeLaTorre
Faculty/Senior CLT
LaGuardia Community College – N.Y.C.
walterde@lagcc.cuny.edu
718-349-4054
Marianne Zipf
Academic Dean – BBA Program
Plaza College – N.Y.C.
mzipf@plazacollege.edu
718-779-1430
Michelle Rullo
Director of Library and ARC
Plaza College – N.Y.C.
mrullo@plazacollege.edu
718-779-1430
Mercedes Acosta
Chief College Laboratory Technician
LaGuardia Community College – N.Y.C.
acostaa@lagcc.cuny.edu
718-349-4044
Gerald Meyer
Director of Computer Science Department
LaGuardia Community College – N.Y.C.
geraldm@lagcc.cuny.edu
718-349-4041
Denisse Zerella
Assistant to the Director of the FRC
Plaza College – N.Y.C.
dzerella@plazacollege.edu
718-779-1430