Kristina Jacobsen-Alleyne Educator and Digital Learning Professional

2620 Oakenshield Drive Potomac, MD 20854 +971-551899395 or 301 938 2587 kikialleyne@gmail.com

Kristina Jacobsen-Alleyne Objective Supporting students, faculty and staff progress through effective, accessible, learning in college and career education using data inventive applications for mobile and digital learning. Professional Summary Teaching experience in the fields of visual media, applied communication, graphic, interior design, and art spanning 22 years. 5 years experience in developing eBooks, interactive online publications, MOOCs, Google+ community learning, and instructional design Education Masters of Fine Arts, American University, Washington, DC July 1990 Bachelor of Fine Arts, California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA, June 1982 Certifications Foundation in Virtual Instruction, Coursera Online Course: UCIrvine November 2013 Workshop-Webisar: Chrome - book in Education September 2013 iChampion - iPad initiative, Higher College of Technology, Khalifia City, UAE; June Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Online Learning Creative Learning, May 2013 Acrobat X Training, CS5, UAE, September 2011 South Africa Technology Network Assessment Workshops, June 2011 Box Hill Institute, Australia, August 2009 to July 2010 TAFE Certificate 4, Teacher Training Diploma Experience August 2010 to Present, Senior Lecturer in Applied Communication Department, Higher College of Technology, Abu Dhabi Womans College Currently conducting analyzes in academia for co-instructors and department leaders. The process identifies instructional goals and objectives, which determine the appropriate software applications and e-learning programs. In addition personal and course development have been delivered using Pearson eText books and the following apps and software: SlideShark, SlideRocket, Articulate, Near-Pad, Keynote, Prezi and Power Point. I-Champion professional development workshops for profession development for academic faculty and staff. The workshops provide information in the latest technology and pedagogy. Workshop content includes: i-Tune University, e-Portfolios, SAMR and Extensive use of Blackboard Learn and Promethean Board Training. Devised a formats to enable educational institute faculty to process e-portfolio information and integrate with foundation and applied communication courses Development and production of design and drawing curriculum, delivered to 17 departments in collaboration with faculty and senior management. The primary objective was produce quality instructional resources to meet course objectives. A prototype was devised and given a trial run, the trial provided highly successful and received excellent feedback from senior management. eLearning resource development for departments in the following subjects: math, business, English and design, sourcing and assessing produce to meet criteria which included: cost, function, efficiency and sustainability. Recently used project based and 21st century learning SAMR progression to assist in creating digital citizens. Successfully assessing staff and student requirements and creating professional development workshops. The workshops implemented the following: apps, presentations and Google+ family, using iPad, tablets, smartphone, PC and Mac devices. 1

Kristina Jacobsen-Alleyne Educator and Digital Learning Professional

2620 Oakenshield Drive Potomac, MD 20854 +971-551899395 or 301 938 2587 kikialleyne@gmail.com Kristina Jacobsen-Alleyne Assisted implementation of BYOD into the Applied Communication department August 2008 to July 2010, Program Director Interior and Graphic Design Department, Box Hill College, Kuwait Directed the Graphics and Interior Design Department, managing four teachers and five teaching assistants. Developed the curriculum of courses in design, interior, Graphics including 3D Design, introduction to interior design, construction, color and material and fabrications as well as set up advanced interior and graphic studio. Developed curriculum and unit writing for Australian Technical and Further Education (TAFE) accredited lectures and courses. Coordinated facultys professional development as well as liaison with the other University departments such as English and Business. Maintained the accreditation documents for College for Kuwait Council of Private universities. August 2006 to May 2008, Assistant Director and Senior Lecturer, Interior Design and Architecture, Prince Sultan University, Womans Section, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Worked with director and instructors to develop Interior Design Department including workshops in drawing, painting and 3D. Also developed and deployed: Senior work-study and internships in Interior and Graphic Design Courses in the fields of design: Interior and Graphic Painting/Rendering and Art Appreciation Curriculum writing for senior students co-op among Saudi Arabia universities and Painting /Rendering in Interior Design for professionals. August 2004 to May 2006, Director and Associate Professor of Interior Design Department, Dar al Hekma College, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Director of Interior Design department, which consisted of a team of nine faculty members and three support staff, the student number was 125. Developed foundation courses in the fields of design, interiors and graphics as well as 2D/3D Design, painting/rendering, color and art appreciation. Scheduled faculty and timetabled courses. Managing department budget. Fulfilling the role of advisor to students and mentoring to faculty. Developed a 10-year plan, outlining objective for the program. Within program objectives introducing a Master program in collaboration with international institutions. Developed and implemented the student internship course. Promoting course promotion initiatives. January 1991 to 2004, Anne Arundel and Prince Georges Community College, Annapolis, Maryland - Senior Lecturer Instructor of design and foundation courses in interior and graphics: watercolor painting, color, art history, and art appreciation. Developed design classes focused on computer graphics programs such as Photoshop and Macromedia.

Kristina Jacobsen-Alleyne Educator and Digital Learning Professional

2620 Oakenshield Drive Potomac, MD 20854 +971-551899395 or 301 938 2587 kikialleyne@gmail.com