TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

I believe that my role as an instructor is to be able to successfully reach diverse groups by instructing in a manner that facilitates in depth discussion as well as bringing together the varying experiences and knowledge bases of the students.  In addition, I view my job as an instructor to offer guidance and direction and helping them reach their potential both personally and academically through not only teaching, but through advising, mentoring and coaching.  The distance learning medium has created an opportunity to serve students like never before, and on a global scale, which also requires instructors today to be even more diverse in their understanding and pedagogy.  This requires instructors to be flexible and able to reach these diverse populations and on many levels, specifically in the understanding that cultural diversity is not geographically based only, but also stems from diverse thought processes as well.  Although I employ various teaching styles, I lean more toward a demonstrator / personal model, which encourages student participation within the class.  I find that the best results come when I model what is expected within the course, which enables me to coach and lead them in a specific direction. By doing so, I find that I can guide and assist the students in applying what they learn in a meaningful and practical way, which they then can put into practice in their education, lives and careers. I understand that my role as a model for my students I can be a part of helping them achieve their goals and move them toward their successes.  To me that is one of the greatest privileges I can think of and one that inspires me everyday.

HIGHLIGHTS

* Policy and Procurements Development - Six Sigma
* Forecasting / Project Management
* Leadership and Team Development
* Executive Coaching and Trainer
* Instructor / Educator - Adult Education
* Budget Control and Analysis
* Strategic Planning
* Facilities Management
* Bidding and Purchasing
* Director of Client Services
* Trained Career Counselor and Psychological Coach
* Consultant - Career Transition, Real Estate and Development
* Mentor - Adults in the Workplace


EDUCATION

* Capella University, Harold Able School of Psychology - Enrolled PhD program, Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Expected Graduation December 2009

* Capella University, Harold Able School of Psychology - Graduate Masters program, Industrial and Organizational Psychology - Graduated May 2006

* Golden Gate University, Edward S. Angeno School of Business - Graduate Bachelors Business Administration - Graduated April 2004


ADULT LEARNING EXPERIENCE

* Completed all degrees online - As a result, possess a strong online and computer literate background and understanding of the online media in terms of what makes it successful for both the student and the instructor. 

* Has attended track I & II of the III week long residential colloquia of three as part of the Capella I/O Psychology PhD program and is beginning the research phase of the dissertation process. 

* eCollege and WebCT Certified. 

* Proficient in Blackboard Academic Suite.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

* Long Beach City College, Online Teaching Assistant - Humanities 3 - Introduction into issues of Philosophy, Psychology and Religion - Blackboard.  Instructor L. Tharp - Host online discussions, interact with the students to guide discussions, perform classroom administration tasks.

* Golden Gate University, Approved Adjunct Faculty Online- Various Business and Psychology Courses.

* DeVry University / Chamberlain School of Nursing / Keller Gradute School of Management Adjunct Faculty on Campus and Online - Various Business and Psychology and Sociology Courses.

* Antelope Valley College, Approved Adjunct Faculty Online- Psychology

* Barstow Community College Online- Developmental Psychology, Career and Life Planning

* Brainfuse.com - Online Tutor

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

* The Executive Professionals - Director of Client Services, Consultant and trainer for adults in the workplace focusing on career development. Teach interviewing skills, networking skills and professional development.  This is done using an online platform, in-office advising sessions and day long group seminars.  Also conduct research on industries and industry trends as well as train clients on how to conduct their own similar research as part of their career development plan.

* Trained in the theories of psychological counseling and career coaching through the Capella University psychology PhD program.

* Pulte Homes - Trainer for adults in Six Sigma and Process Improvement.  As a nominated member of the Pulte Homes Process Improvement Team (PIT Crew), worked with fellow teammates to address problems, and using the Six Sigma method, developed solutions to organizational problems.  Presented these findings to the operations team for the division as well as helped train staff on how to apply the solutions.

* Pulte Homes Mentor Program - Nominated by the division to be a mentor, trainer and to advise adult staff.  Worked one on one with assigned mentees in relation to performance improvement, conflict resolution and personal career development plans.  Also scored the performance and measured the outcomes of mentees and staff and transferred those measurements into the pay and bonus structure.

* Completed a three day seminar of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

* Completed the seminar on online teaching, presented by Dr. Danielle Babb, Ph.D.

* eCollege, Blackboard certification training

* Brainfuse online instructor training

* Attended the Society of Industrial and Organizational Psychology 23rd Annual Convention

* Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPPS), Pulte Homes, Inc., Certified

* Microsoft Office 2000, Office Suite- Certified

* Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) Convention - 1 week of intensive continued education credits focusing on development, assessment, research techniques, global issues, diversity and leadership development and other I/O related topics

* Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) New Faculty Consortium - 1 day seminar focusing on teaching in psychology

* Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) - 1 day seminar "Doing Diversity Right"

* State of California Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Accreditation Commission for Community Colleges and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) training – Barstow Community College October 2008.

* Tec Plus Training - DeVry University 2008.  Course in design, implementation and instruction for successful online teaching using Blackboard and WebCT applications while ensuring student learning outcomes are met.

AWARDS AND HONORS

* Golden Gate University - Dean's List Spring 2001, Fall 2002

* Coastline Community College - Dean's List Fall 2003

* Rated in the top 20% of consultants for the Gerson Lehrman Group

* Nominated as one of the top 10 women in my field for 2009 by Cambridge Who's Who

* Helium.com Online Magazine –  received the “Premiere Writer Award” 2008- ongoing

RESEARCH

Goins, Robin R. (2006).  Research Proposal to Discredit the Validity and Reliability of Psychological Testing and Assessment in Employment Placement and Job Performance Appraisal Across All Populations. Capella University Masters Thesis. 

2007 – Current:

Gerson Lehrman Realty Group – Conduct regular research for the building and contruction, real estate, education and scholar industries.

2005 – Current:

Southern California Purchasing Council – Conduct regular research on trends in the homebuilding industry.

2008 - Current
Goins, R. (2008).  The Lived Experience of Job Seekers Using Visualization Techniques to Find Employment: A Quantitative Study.  Capella University Doctoral Dissertation.

CONSULTING EXPERIENCE

* Robin Goins Professional Consulting - Owner / Operator / Psychological Consultant, advise clients in career development and psychological assessment.  Work with organizations and groups in professional advancement and cultural challenges through training, personality assessment and group dynamics analysis.

* The Executive Professionals – consult with clients regarding career coaching and programs offered.  Administer initial online portal homework and personality assessments to determine the best program for that client based on the results.  Present findings to clients and board and complete sign up process for the program.

* Gerson Lehrman Realty Group - consult with members on various topics related to the building and investment industries.  As a member, I also conduct research for other consultants and report those findings to the various inquiring consultants. Rated in the top 20% of their consultants. Also a member of their real estate, construction, education and scholar tier councils.

* Mc Graw Hill Companies - Vista / Society of Industry Leaders - consult with a network of industry professionals who collectively represent an expansive and deep body of intellectual capital. Participate in expert panels and phone consultations, educating money managers on topics such as industry trends, competitive landscape and product positioning within my expertise


ARTICLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Goins, R .(2006).  Southern California Purchasing Council Quarterly.  Summer 2006 – Current.  Contributing Writer and Editor in Chief ongoing.

Goins, R. (2007, July).  Empowering and valuing employees; the role of industrial and organizational psychology in the workplace. Helium Online.  www.helium.com. http://www.helium.com/items/436422-change-and-how-people-deal-with-it

Goins, R. (2008). Cognitive Psychology – The brain and its role in memory.  Helium Online magazine.  http://www.helium.com/items/1108333-cognitive-psychology-memory-neuroscience-memory-theory-cognitive-theory-jury

Goins, R. (2008). Men and women are wired differently – current research on brain function and gender.  Helium Online.  http://www.helium.com/items/1108371-gender-brain-structures-male-female-brain-brain-wiring-between-genders-brain

Goins, R. (2008). The integration of the field of social psychology within executive coaching as it pertains to client self-perception.  Helium Online. http://www.helium.com/items/1108409-executive-coaching-sociology-coaching-psychology-coaching-coaching-and-self

PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

* Proven business management history creating processes saving 80% in efficiency rates, budget control resulting in average 30% - 50% cost savings.

* Developed staff training processes that resulted in process efficiency rate of increase of 40%.

* Increased industry networking 80% as a Board Member of the Southern California Purchasing Council.

* Ongoing industry researcher and consultant for the home building industry, and as a Board Member for the Southern California Purchasing Council. 

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

DeVry University / Chamberlain School of Nursing / Keller Graduate School (on campus and online) 2007 - Current

Professor of Psychology, Sociology, Career Development, Business

Barstow Community College (online professor) 2007 - Current

Professor of Psychology, Sociology, Career Development, Business

Brainfuse 2008 - Current

Online Tutor for English, Writing and Reading

PULTE HOMES / DEL WEBB                                   2005 - 2007
Purchasing Manager

Responsible for managing the offsite purchasing department.  This included developing and implementing bidding and purchasing procedures, budget control and forecasting, project management, trade networking and relations, negotiation of contracts, working directly with Project Managers and Directors and managing the contract staff. Also a division nominated mentor and Six Sigma programs.

RYLAND HOMES / BEAZER HOMES                    2003 - 2005
Purchasing Agent

Responsible for the management of up to seven subdivision projects at one time. Performed project purchasing tasks from plans to closeout, which included plans, bidding procedures, award processes, contract administration, options coordination, trade relations and closeout procedures.

WILLIAM LYON COMPANIES                               2001 - 2003
Construction Coordinator

Worked as the Assistant to the VP of Construction and the VP of Landscape Construction.  Prepared trade contracts, budget control tasks, performed all bidding procedures, closeout, approved invoice payments, wrote policy and procedure and established vendor relationships.

STANTEC CONSULTING / SPINK                          1999 - 2001
Director of Office Services / Executive Assistant to President

Directed office construction and remodel processes, working with contractors and government officials.  Oversaw the new hire entrance, exit and relocation procedures. Assisted in Board meetings and in the day to day activities of the President as well as the VP of Civil Engineering. 

GOINS CONSTRUCTION / PACIFIC ENG.            1991 - 1999
Owner / Operator

Performed all tasks associated with owning a construction firm. This included, but is not limited to, office management, insurance, marketing, accounting, client relations and employee management.

MEMBERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

* Southern California Purchasing Council - Board Member

* Building Industry Association (BIA) - Active Member

* Gerson Lehrman Realty Group - Consultant and Member - top 20% rating

* Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) - Member

* Society for the Teaching of Psychology (STP) - Member

* McGraw Hill Companies - Vista / Society of Industry Leaders - Consultant and Member

* Montclair Who's Who - Nominated Member in North American Colleges and Universities

* Approved Member of Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers

 
For privacy and confidentiality purposes, references will be provided upon request.  If you would like an electronic copy of this CV as well as a list of references, please contact me at info@robinrgoins.com.