CAREER FOCUS:   Creative challenge in post-secondary education specifically in the area of holistic and arts-based approaches to web-based learning.

PROFILE:
                ~ Extensive achievement in communication arts and education
                ~ Educational multimedia and website design
                ~ Innovative Life Skills curriculum development/delivery
                ~ Group and individual counselling

EMPLOYMENT:

SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY - NORTH YORK, ON. (since 1985)

2000-1         School of Marketing and E-Business
                  - Professor: Computer Applications; E-Commerce; Web-Based Learning (online)
                 School of International Business and Marketing
1999         - IBL (Internet Based Learning) Development Team for Business courses
1996-99   - Professor: Computer Applications (Presentations/Web Page Construction)
                  - Development of E-Commerce course
                 Centre for Professional Development, Faculty of Continuing Education
                 - Web Site Design, Development and Delivery : Web-Based Learning

95-96      - Coordinator: Prior Learning Assessment
                -  Web Site Designs: PLA Ontario, Contact Point: Career Counsellors

94-96      - Counsellor: Developmental Trade and Apprenticeship Studies

93-94      - Project Leader PLA - "Live and Learn" Distance Education Project

                * Series Consultant - TVOntario 4 part docu-drama
                * Designer, Developer - CD ROM (revised 1996)
                * Coordinator - Study Guide; Distance Education package

85-93     ~ Counsellor: Futures, Job Find, Planning for Employment

                * Group facilitation: career planning, job search, life skills
                * Curriculum development and customization
                * Project creation: video production, in-house publications

87-89     ~ Coordinator: Futures Program

                * Liaison with community agencies
                * Promoted program delivery, team building
                * Prepared reports and intake assessments
                * Organized special activities; initiated creative projects

85-89     - Teaching Master: Continuing Education

                * Developed and delivered 12/14 week Creative Drama course
                * Prepared and instructed 12 week Contemporary Novel course

1964- Present       TEACHER * PRIVATE TUTOR * WORKSHOP LEADER

                *1998-99   - Instructor, computer applications workshops, playback theatre workshops
                    Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
                * Developing the professional Portfolio; Portfolio on a Page
                * Using Video-taped materials more effectively
                * Creative Drama, English as a Second Language
                * Creative Counselling, Life Skills, AV Techniques, Portfolios
                * PARENTING TV series: scripted, performed 25 segments

1986 - Present    KARSTEN PRODUCTIONS

                * Educational Video Producer
                * Multimedia Designer/Consultant
                * Web Site Designer/Consultant

Clients include: : McGraw Hill-Ryerson, Thomson Learning, Toronto Catholic District School Board

ADVISORY GROUPS AND COMMITTEES
At Seneca College:
          *  Designing Curriculum Using Technology Certificate Program Development Team
          *  Alternate Modes of Learning     * Service Committee
          *  Prior Learning Assessment       * Seneca Web Task Group

PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCE:   Highlights
1962 - Present
        *  Community and educational theatre: Actor, Director, Producer,
           Set and Costume Designer, Playwright, Stage Manager.
        *  Founded two community theatre groups.
        *  Professional theatre:   Production Secretary,
           Administrative Assistant, Wardrobe Mistress, Design Apprentice.
     `  *  Drama Therapist - individual and groups

RADIO, FILM, TELEVISION
1973 - Present
        *    Adapted scripts for radio; produced radio programs
        *    Scripted educational film strips (primary)
        *    Production assisted, "The Beachcombers", "Parenting"
        *    Hosted and produced Cable TV programs
        *    Produced, wrote, directed, edited educational documentary videos

 EDUCATION
1962 - 1999
        *    Ed.D. Curriculum (Computer Applications/Holistic Studies)- O.I.S.E., University of Toronto
        *    Ontario Teachers Certificate, Montana Teachers Certificate (Secondary Level)
        *    MFA Theatre Arts
        *    BA Speech and Drama
        *    Life Skills Coach Certificates I and II
        *    C.E.: Counselling, Video Production, Writing, Art, Computer

MEMBER:
        *    ACTRA
        *    YES OH YES Drama Outreach: Playback Theatre
        *    Holistic Educator Group - OISE/UT

OTHER DIMENSIONS:

        *  Multi-lingual, traveller, computer platform independent

INTERESTS:

        *  Writing, artwork and graphics, photography, scuba diving, martial arts

          EXCELLENT REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

Selia.Karsten@senecac.on.ca
April 2001