1. Wendy Chirieleison
Adjunct Instructor-Prevention Educator-Grant Writer
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendychirieleison
wendyjoyharrington@gmail.com
Professional Summary
An enthusiastic and optimistic educatorwith 5 years of experience in post-secondary
education, effective in working with non-traditional college students,including
motivating students,differentiating instruction, teaching self-evaluation and time
management skills, and promoting engagement through creative and dynamic
instruction.
Experience
Catholic Charities, Fulton and Montgomery Counties
— Prevention Educator
MAY 2015 - PRESENT
• Develop and deliver substance abuse prevention curriculum to students in
grades K-12 focusing on tobacco and substance abuse prevention,family and
parent education,conflict management, coping skills, conflict resolution,
overcoming obstacles,violence prevention, bullying prevention,body image,
self-esteem, self-advocacy, and othertopics as requested by schooldistricts.
• Collect and interpret data for funding, program evaluation, and revision.
Nathan Littauer Hospital, Gloversville, NY
— Community Health Prevention Educator
DECEMBER 2013-MAY 2015
• Developed and delivered curriculum for a variety of health and wellness topics for
everyone in the community from children to older adults.
• Topics chosen were based on community needs assessments and surveys.Some of
the topics covered were: nutrition, college campus wellness, disease prevention,
asthma, preventing slips and falls, parent education,anger management,
communication, coping skills, stress management, decision making, healthy
relationships, bullying, teamwork, etc.
• Wrote articles for a monthly wellness column in the Leader Herald Newspaper to
bring evidence based health and wellness information to the community.
Hudson Valley Community College, Troy,NY
— Grant Writing Instructor, Continuing Education
JUNE 2012 - PRESENT
• Develop curriculum for a grant writing class designed for working professionals and
those that conduct research.
• Develop all materials for the class, including the instructional workbook, syllabus,
assignments,and rubrics.
• Co-facilitate the course with anotherfaculty member, and work togetherto maintain
all records and assignments.
SKILLS
Teaching non-traditional college
students including students with
disabilities, learning disabilities, and
traumatic brain injuries.
Developing courses with
accommodations already in place to
address the needs of all students
(guided notes, printed slides, no time
limit for tests, etc.)
Curriculum Development,
Evaluation, and Revisions
Recommending Tools to Enhance
Student Success
Working with At-Risk Youth
Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Digital Tools:
Blackboard
E-Portfolio
Pinnacle
S3
Iris
Google Docs
Effective Communication:
Writing
Presentations
Visual Representations
Grant Writing:
Creating Data Collection Tools
Analyzing and Reporting Data,
Using Datato MakeRevisions
Other Skills:
Time management
Organization
Teamwork
Creativity

2. ITT Technical Institute, Albany, NY
— Adjunct Instructor
NOVEMBER 2011 - SEPTEMBER, 2016
• Responsible for creating a productive learning environment, and differentiating
instruction to meet a variety of learning styles, including large group lecture and
discussion,team based learning, team based projects,independent learning activities,
and peer review of work.
• Make connections between course goals, objectives,and job skills desired by local
employers to enhance the relevance of course material.
• Work to improve retention by fostering good relationships and communication with
students,responding promptly to emails and phone calls, and providing students with
necessary information regarding transportation,housing,and other assistance on an
as-needed basis.
• Collaborate and work as a team with other faculty to develop and enhance courses
and interaction with students.
• Maintain electronic attendance,grade book, and student contacts.
• Attend faculty meeting and meet quarterly professionaldevelopment requirements.
HFM BOCES, Johnstown,NY
— Substitute Teacher
OCTOBER 2008 - JUNE 2013
— Remedial Reading Teacher, One YearAppointment
SEPTEMBER 2002 - JUNE 2003
• Taught reading and mathematics to students grades K-2 and middle schooland high
schoolmathematics and English. Pushed into high schoolEnglish classes.
The Mental Health Association, Saint Johnsville, NY
— Advantage After-School ProgramCoordinator
JANUARY 2006 - JUNE 2008
• Developed all aspects ofthe program: student clubs,homework help, activities,
civic learning projects, speakers, staff training, safety procedures,staff policies, etc.
• Worked with at-risk youth to met overarching program goals: increase graduation
rates and decrease risky behaviors such as truancy,substance abuse,and violence.
• Carried out staff development duties, prepared schedules for program and staff,
fiscal duties, data collection, reporting, developed program manual, parent, and
employee handbooks.
• Prepared, delivered, and evaluated monthly, quarterly, and annual staff training and
development days.
Family and Child Services, Schenectady,NY
— Medicaid Service Coordinator
APRIL 2004 - JANUARY 2006
• Developed, implemented, and assessed individualized service plans for a caseload
of 27 families throughout a multi county service delivery area.
• Assisted families in the navigation of the Welfare-to-Work Program and the
application for the Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver Programs.
• Advocated for the educationalneeds of children in their schools.Worked as a
liaison between schools and families to strengthen theirrelationships.
• Located community programs to assist families and worked collaboratively with
program professionals to provide needed services.
CERTIFICATIONS
Permanent NYS Teaching
Certification Remedial Reading K-
12
Parent Educator Certification
from New York State Parent
Education Partnership
COURSES TAUGHT
College Composition I
College Composition II
Communication
Group Theory
Strategies for the Beginner
Advanced Strategies
PRESENTATIONS
Professional Skills:
Resume and Cover Letter Writing
Grant Writing
SMART Goals
Computer Skills
Social Networking
Professional Portfolios
Interpersonal Skills:
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Tolerance
Dealing With Difficult People
Teamwork
Active Listening
Intrapersonal Skills:
Time Management
Anger Management
Stress Management
Working Styles
Organization
Parent Education:
Cognitive Development
Discipline
Bullying
Advocacy
Parents Going Back To School
SPECIALTY SERIES
PRESENTATIONS
An Attitudeof Gratitude
Stress Management Through
Creative Expression

3. The Family Counseling Center, Gloversville, NY
— Grant Writer and Domestic Violence On-Call Advocate
FEBRUARY 2005 - JANUARY 2007
• Coordinated Hotline Services, provided advocacy and assistance to victims of
abuse:intake service; transport and admission to shelter.
• Provided information regarding the program and filling out DSS applications.
• Collected, analyzed, and reported on statistical data for the entire program.
• Completed and submitted monthly and quarterly reports for all open grants.
• Researched and applied for available grants for the program.
PROJECTS
Certified Prevention Professional Certification
— Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services
EDUCATION
The College ofSaint Rose,Albany, NY
— MS Ed.in Literacy Education
SEPTEMBER 1997 - MAY1999
— BS Ed.in Elementary Education with a Minor in English
SEPTEMBER 1995 - MAY1997
Fulton Montgomery Community College, Johnstown,NY
— Associate’s Degree in General Studies
SEPTEMBER 1993-MAY 1995
REFERENCES
Jerald Berryman (518) 649-2116
Dean,ITT Technical Institute
jberryman@gmail.com
Mai Tran (315) 744-8767
Adjunct Math Instructor, Schenectady County Community College, SUNY
Albany, and ITT Technical Institute
mailam.tran@gmail.com
Becky Brenan (518)866-5091
The Family Counseling Center
bbrenan@thefamilycounselingcenter.org
Malu Benton (518) 629-7576
Assistant Professor,Hudson Valley Community College
m.benton@hvcc.edu
Kim Hildreth (518) 256-0963
New York State Offices
hildrethkimberly@yahoo.com
PUBLICATIONS
Give of Yourself This Holiday Season
http://www.nlh.org/2014/healthlink-
articles/wellness-words-december-2014
Keep Your Heart HealthyBy
Maintaining Emotional Health and
Wellbeing
http://www.nlh.org/2013/healthlink-
articles/wellness-words-february-2013
Communicating with Your
Grandchildren
http://www.nlh.org/2013/healthlink-
articles/wellness-words-september-2013
Taking Care of Yourself Ensures a
Healthy Life
http://www.leaderherald.com/page/conten
t.detail/id/557974/Taking-care-of-
yourself-ensures-a-healthy-life-
.html?nav=5013
Winter Recreation Resources
http://www.nlh.org/wordpress/wp-
content/uploads/2015/02/Winter-
Recreation-2015.pdf