Meredith M. Frank
Assistant Professor
Havertown
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Professor well-versed in teaching methods and known for providing great support to both professors and students with approachable demeanor and excellent attention to detail. Dedicated to classroom and long-term student success.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2000
2000
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Montgomery County Community College
06.2024 - Current
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Contributed to departmental goals by serving on various committees focused on curriculum development, assessment strategies, and accreditation requirements.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Received tenure
- Won Innovation of the Year for bringing virtual reality into the the classroom to combat speech anxiety.
Adjunct Professor
Montgomery County Community College
09.2019 - Current
- Design and instruct undergraduate courses
- Recognized in Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers in 2004, 2005 and 2006, 2017
Full Time instructor tenure track
Montgomery County Community College
08.2019 - Current
- Instruct undergraduate course integrating Interpersonal and Group Communication and Public Speaking
- Develop syllabus and teaching techniques for students with variety of skill levels
- Evaluate presentation skills and writing aptitudes
- Taught classes offsite at businesses helping employees enhance their presentation skills
- Wrote and developed Public Speaking Online
- Train faculty to teach Public Speaking Online
- Implemented Civic Engagement into all classes and gave back to the community in numerous occasions
- Classes were recognized in three local newspapers for their contributions to the Pottstown community
- Faculty advisor for the ROTORACT club
- Attended and presented at ECA for the past three years discussing online teaching
- PTK advisor
Instructor
Delaware County Community College
08.2013 - 08.2019
- Instruct undergraduate course integrating Interpersonal and Group Communication and Public Speaking
- Develop syllabus and teaching techniques for students with variety of skill levels
- Evaluate presentation skills and writing aptitudes
- Certified to teach online
Instructor
Arcadia University
08.2006 - 08.2019
- Instruct undergraduate course integrating Introduction to Mass Media and Public Speaking
- Develop syllabus and teaching techniques for students with variety of skill levels
- Evaluate presentation skills and writing aptitudes
- Go off site to Bishop McDevitt to teach courses
- Go off site to Girls High to teach courses
Faculty Advisor for Service Trips
La Salle University
05.2016 - 05.2019
- Worked with student leaders on an immersion trip to Montana
- Worked with a student leader to develop a new service trip to Jamaica
Adjunct Professor – Communication Department
La Salle University
12.2000 - 12.2018
- Instruct undergraduate Public Speaking courses
- Instruct undergraduate Interpersonal Communication courses
- Develop syllabus and teaching techniques for students with variety of skill levels
- Evaluate presentation skills and writing aptitudes
Adjunct Professor – First Year Odyssey Program
La Salle University
12.2000 - 12.2018
- Develop and implement course lessons and activities for first year students
- Program/Course objectives include exposing students to resources, events, and University life through participation in on and off-campus class meetings
Adjunct Professor – Doubles Program
La Salle University
12.2000 - 12.2018
- Work with faculty from other departments to integrate course work so students can understand how courses work together and build off one another
Part-Time Faculty Coordinator
La Salle University
06.2012 - 06.2016
- Hired and trained part-time faculty
- Peer evaluated part-time faculty
- Wrote and developed the curriculum for Presentation skills
- Work with a committee to choose the graduation speaker
- Work with the speaker once chosen to coach for their graduation speech
- Developed a textbook for Presentation Skills
Education
M.A. - Professional Communication
LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PAB.A. - Communication and English
Thiel College
Greenville, PASkills
Research mentorship
Supporting student growth
Demonstrated instructional quality
Instructional delivery
Coursework
- Montgomery County Community College, CMS 120, Public Speaking, CMS 110, Introduction to Communication, CMS 230, Business Communication, CMS Online 120, Public Speaking Online, CMS 115 Interpersonal Communication, CMS 202 Persuasion
- Presentation Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Communication, Public Speaking, Introduction to Mass Media, Communication in a Digital Age, Advanced Public Speaking, Online Interpersonal Communication, Online Public Speaking, Online Introduction to Mass Media
Timeline
Assistant Professor of Communication Studies
Montgomery County Community College
06.2024 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Montgomery County Community College
09.2019 - Current
Full Time instructor tenure track
Montgomery County Community College
08.2019 - Current
Faculty Advisor for Service Trips
La Salle University
05.2016 - 05.2019
Instructor
Delaware County Community College
08.2013 - 08.2019
Part-Time Faculty Coordinator
La Salle University
06.2012 - 06.2016
Instructor
Arcadia University
08.2006 - 08.2019
Adjunct Professor – Communication Department
La Salle University
12.2000 - 12.2018
Adjunct Professor – First Year Odyssey Program
La Salle University
12.2000 - 12.2018
Adjunct Professor – Doubles Program
La Salle University
12.2000 - 12.2018
B.A. - Communication and English
Thiel College
M.A. - Professional Communication
LaSalle University
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