DIANA L.

LANGTON
24 Filkins Street 585-861-7654
Fairport, New York 14450 e-mail: dl107cac0@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
Educator utilizing proven leadership, instructional, writing, communication, as
sessment, and problem solving skills to:
o Manage programs and services
o Deliver instruction
o Create and enhance collaborative networks
o Consult with faculty/staff regarding academic support.
o Develop effective, efficient policies, and procedures
o Mentor students and new faculty
QUALIFICATIONS
a Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
a E-learning expert
a Proficient in design and delivery of professional development procedures
a Leader in feasibility of and design/delivery of instructional programs
a Effective facilitator/teacher in post-secondary education classes
a Demonstrated strategic problem solver/coordinator of long term projects
a Skilled in designing, administering, and interpreting assessment instruments
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Conducted feasibility study and course authorship for new academic emphasis area
at Kaplan University.
Result: The emphasis area was very successful and has evolved into one of the la
rgest departments in the Kaplan University School of Arts and Sciences.
Facilitated implementation of regional technology curriculum. Result: Increase
d utilization of capital equipment 75%, increased performance tracking efficienc
y 500%, and identified gaps in personnel and equipment.
Authored and edited letters, recommendations, informational flyers, mission stat
ements, and other professional documents. Result: Colleagues, administrators, a
nd senior managers consistently reported that the documents met their needs, and
they repeatedly sought out my expertise.
Coordinated all aspects of a multi-million dollar metrology program at Eastman K
odak Company. Communicated with a diverse group including production workers, s
upervisors, engineers, and managers representing a variety of functions. Result
: The product was introduced to the market on time.
Designed differentiated instructional delivery in multiple learning styles to a
class of 22 students of varying abilities. Result: Student achievement on key S
tate exams increased 40% on average with greater than 90% scoring above grade le
vel ensuring continued local control of local educational programs.
Developed creative techniques to deliver science instruction without the need fo
r expensive instructional kits. Result: Saved the District $20,000 over a 12-ye
ar period.

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EXPERIENCE:
Kaplan University: subsidiary of The Washington Post 2002 to 2010
College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Educational Studies
Professor (2002 to 2010)
Teacher and facilitator for online coursework covering diversity, critical think
ing, learning styles, stress management, time management, goal setting, importan
ce of lifelong learning, and the holistic person. Mentored new instructors fo
r the College of Arts and Sciences.
Course Developer/Course Leader a" Educational Paraprofessional Program
Research, develop, author, and implement new courses and course materials for ed
ucational paraprofessionals
Bloomfield Central School District 2000 - 2002
Chairperson, 5th Grade (2001-2002)
Lead teachers in coordinating schedules, planning special programs, and budgeti
ng. Taught fifth grade students; specialized in curriculum integration. Member
of District Technology Team, Professional Development Team, and Shared Decision-
Making Team.
Math Teacher, 6th Grade (2000-2001)
Provided differentiated instruction to 80 students in 4 sections.
Waterloo Central School District 1989 - 2000
Chairperson, 5th Grade (1989-1995)
Proactive educational professional involved with all aspects of school site-base
d management including technology training, curriculum design and integration, d
istrict website development, professional development programs, grant writing, r
emedial education programs, instructional needs assessment, and budgeting for ma
terials and equipment. Member of the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Technology Consort
ium Steering Committee. Member of the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Technology Consor
tium Curriculum Writing Team. Member of the Wayne Finger Lakes BOCES Technology
Consortium Curriculum Professional Development Leadership Team.
Aquinas Institute 1985 - 1987
Chairperson, Computer Science Department (1985-1987)
Responsible for all phases of Computer Department management including curriculu
m development, teacher in-service computer training, coordination of interdisci
plinary computer-aided instruction program, management of 2 para-professional
lab assistants, maintenance of hardware, review of software materials, and pur
chasing of hardware/software. Instructed 140 high students in programming and 70
freshman in pre-algebra.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Division of Community Services
Clinical Instructor (Part time) 1984- 1997
Clinical/Remedial instruction in the form of one-on-one teaching based on prescr
iptive diagnostic needs assessments in grade levels (K-12); all academic subject
areas.
Eastman Kodak Company 1976 - 1981
Optics Manufacturing Engineer (1979-1981)
EDUCATION
MS, Education, 3.9 GPA, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY
BA, Psychology, Minor in Computer Education, 3.5 GPA, St. John Fisher College, R
ochester, NY