Linda Maldonado

• Supported the growth of online course offerings by designing engaging distance-learning modules tailored for adult learners.
• Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessment methods designed to measure learning outcomes effectively.
• Led curriculum revisions in response to changes in industry standards, regulations, or accreditation requirements ensuring up-to-date content delivery.
• Incorporated simulation technology into classroom instruction allowing students to practice critical thinking skills in realistic scenarios.
• Assisted in recruiting highly qualified faculty members committed to excellence in nursing education.
• Aligned course objectives with program goals through careful planning of instructional materials and learning activities.
• Mentored junior faculty members in teaching strategies, research activities, and professional development opportunities.
• Served on university committees focused on enhancing curriculum quality, diversity initiatives, and faculty development programs.
• Increased student retention rates by providing academic support and resources to at-risk students.

• Contributed to the advancement of nursing education by publishing scholarly articles in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at national conferences.
• Developed a strong partnership with the Center for Peace and Justice in Missions and Ministry. Served as a Visiting Professor in the Center for Peace and Justice.
• Participated in community outreach events promoting awareness of public health issues related to nursing practice.
• Developed strong partnerships with local healthcare organizations to provide clinical learning opportunities for students.
• Mentored junior faculty members in teaching strategies, research activities, and professional development opportunities.
• Secured grant funding for ongoing research projects aimed at advancing nursing practice and improving patient outcomes.
• Increased student retention rates by providing academic support and resources to at-risk students.
• Promoted a culture of inclusivity within the department by fostering an environment that valued diversity among faculty, staff, and students.
• Evaluated student performance using formative and summative assessment methods designed to measure learning outcomes effectively.
• Served on university committees focused on enhancing curriculum quality, diversity initiatives, and faculty development programs.
• Aligned course objectives with program goals through careful planning of instructional materials and learning activities.
• Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students in maternal-child nursing as well as a course I developed: Historical Perspectives in Nursing and Society.

• Taught an online History of Nursing course, providing instruction to up to 150 undergraduate students.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Graded ongoing discussion boards and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.

• Networked and built strong presence with peers to facilitate professional relationships.
• Collaborated with my colleagues in the post-doctoral team to present research findings in both university and national contexts
• Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
• Contributed to research activities by providing specialist input based on professional expertise, practice, experience, and qualifications.
• Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.

While working on my PhD in the History of Nursing, I was also invited to teach in various courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Most of my teaching occurred both in the classroom and in the clinical setting in the Maternal-Child Nursing,

• Provided tutoring in subject-specific areas, elevating peers' academic performance.
• Conducted academic research, contributing valuable findings to faculty's knowledge base.
• Collaborated with student organizations to host inclusive social events, fostering sense of community.