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Gabriel Telleria
Higher Education Professional
Miami,Florida
Summary
Higher Education Professional with over 22 years of successful experience in teaching and mentoring, seeking professorship. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in academia. Strengths in classroom instruction and delivery of Public Administration, Political Science, Government, and Economics courses, backed by 25 years of experience and training in Economics and Public Administration. Enthusiastic Teacher/Mentor/Scholar, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of current higher education trends and industry expectations. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in higher education leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
03.2022 - Current
- Evaluate and revise lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Use variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluate and select instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans.
- Develop and kindle professional relationships with students to better communicate and enhance instruction.
- Engage students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
- Advise students in academic matters to improve successful course completion.
- Identify academic strengths and obstacles and develop instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Work with colleagues and administrators to create robust education programs.
- Use exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
- Build relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Adjunct Faculty
California Baptist University
Riverside, U.S.A, U.S.A
09.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other members of faculty and staff to contribute to overall institutional effectiveness.
- Evaluated and selected instructional materials and texts to prepare course materials and lesson plans for courses of 10-20 students.
- Identified academic strengths and obstacles and developed instructional techniques to accommodate different learning styles.
- Collaborated with Program Director to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development and instruction improvement program.
- Studied program needs and enhanced content and teaching methods to better communicate material.
- Developed creative and effective teaching methods for course content to capture students attention.
- Applied multitude of valid methods to employ and assess students' understanding of content.
- Organized, prepared and revised Political Economy and Organization Theory course material and applied technological options for online and course-related software.
- Designed and delivered class instruction to meet course competencies.
- Collaborated with faculty members in designing MPA curriculum for departmental courses.
Visiting Professor
Keiser University
Managua, Nicaragua, Nicaragua
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Teach undergraduate level courses for Department of Political Science and Business School.
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning, incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions and projects into lessons.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Created materials and exercises to illustrate application of course concepts.
- Stayed abreast of developments within Public Administration and Government to improve curriculum, develop new research and share with colleagues and students
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Taught diverse student population by employing various learning styles and abilities.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Created positive and safe learning environment for students by setting and enforcing classroom code of conduct.
- Graded over 30 assignments per week and entered grades into Blackboard.
Invited Professor
Sichuan University
Chengdu, China, China
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Taught courses in Economics to more than 100 Chinese students as part of Lion International Education Summer programs in China.
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Probed, encouraged and facilitated class discussions among Chinese students by building discussions into lessons, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation and actively solicit input.
Invited Professor
Xian Jiaotong University
Xi'an , China
04.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed as Visiting Professor and taught courses in Business and Economics to more than 100 Chinese students as part of Lion International Education Summer programs in China.
Invited Professor
Xian Jiaotong University
Xi'an , China
04.2016 - 08.2016
- Performed tasks related to teaching courses in Business and Economics to more than 100 Chinese students as part of Lion International Education Summer programs in China.
Invited Professor
Xian Jiaotong University
Xi'an , China
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Taught courses in Business and Economics to mor than 100 Chinese students as part of Lion International Education Summer programs in China.
- Delivered world class Visiting Professorship to Chinese students in China, during summer term.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to Chinese students, handled challenging situations with ease.
Governance Consultant
The World Bank
Managua, Nicaragua, Nicaragua
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Explored main governance issues and risks affecting country development, implementation of WB Country Program, examined possible entry points for future engagement with government, and proposed priority actions for World Bank Country Partner Strategy.
- Contributed to formulation of Country Assessment Strategy, CPIA ratings for 2011, including thorough revision and assessment of key performance indicators, missing elements from CPIA analyses and opportunities for improvement and engagement with government authorities.
- Performed thorough and comprehensive trend analysis of governance/corruption indicators for Nicaragua; evaluated status of institutional reform with respect to main governance challenges, structure and performance of state level institutions, public sector transparency, fiduciary and public financial management reforms, crime and violence, business environment, corporate governance and mechanism for citizen participation; reviewed demand-side institutions including comprehensive assessment of Nicaraguan civil society; and identified corruption and governance risks in public sector investments and service delivery and in implementation of World Bank Program.
- Contributed to success of client's organization by improving performance, motivation, job satisfaction, hiring practices, training programs and management systems.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
Academic Consultant
Academic Standards Board - Lion Global Education Consortium
Shenzhen , China
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Academic Standards Board – Lion, ).
- Serve as consultant to Academic Standards Board; independently created entity, designed to oversee Lion Global Education Consortium's academic programs in China.
- Primary duties involve reviewing more than 20 faculty for pedagogy, classroom management, instructional strategies, among other key elements; also assess Lion Global Education’s academic processes and protocols for academic related matters, to ensure strict compliance with standards of U.S.
- Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments for more than 20 faculty to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
- Conducted academic advisement services for 100+ students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Determined validity and reliability of data gathering methods.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
Public Sector Consultant
Dexis Consulting Group
Managua, Nicaragua
01.2014 - 12.2014
- U.S.
- State Department Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund Evaluation (FTIF) by Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs (EB) Office of Monetary Affairs (OMA).
- Produced 25+ page comprehensive work plan, conduct desk study, undertake field data collection and analysis, conducted briefings, and submitted program evaluation reports to generate standard indicators, and to identify analytical tools related to these projects.
Senior Risk Analyst
The Coen Group
Managua, Nicaragua, Nicaragua
11.2011 - 04.2012
- Led strategic planning initiatives, engaged in project design, implementation and evaluation through result-based management practices.
- Led effective monitoring and evaluation systems for risk management, focusing on risk mitigation and monitoring; increased productivity by 20%.
- Designed and implemented integrated property management information system to help manage all of GCPM land and real estate properties.
- Designed and implemented business intelligence management system to monitor key performance indicators of each of GC’s business units, on weekly basis; also providing up-to-date key economic and market data for selected industries and products.
Education
Ph.D - Public Administration and Public Affairs
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 08.2005 - 05.2011
M.A - Urban Affairs and Planning, International Economic Development, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 01.1997 - 05.1999
B.A - Economics
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia 08.1989 - 01.1996
Skills
Teaching
Mentoring
Experience with diverse student populations
Adaptability
Computer Skills
Verbal And Written Communication
Computer Skills
Accomplishments
- Telleria, Ph.D. , G. (2021). Revisiting Habermas' Public Sphere: Welcome to the Virtual Sphere. Academia Letters, Article 4223.
- Telleria, G., The Failure of Diplomacy in the Western Hemisphere: Lessons from Nicaragua and Venezuela, 2019.
- (forthcoming 2021).
- Telleria, G., Reconsidering the Role of the Organization of American States in promoting Democracy, Human Rights, Security, and Development.
- Lessons from Nicaragua and Venezuela, 2019.
- (forthcoming 2021) Telleria, G., An assessment of collective behavior during the Nicaraguan self-organized movement of 2018.
- (forthcoming, 2021).
- Sabbagh, A., Telleria, G., Food Assistance Program Distribution Mechanisms: A Policy Feedback Perspective, Food Policy, 2019, (In review).
- Telleria, G., Vanguardism and the Vanguardist Organization: A Study of the Sandinista National Liberation Front and its Rise to Power, Latin American Policy Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, June 2017.
- Telleria, G., Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund Program Evaluation, Dexis Consulting Group, under the US Department of State Program Evaluation and Monitoring Services, February 2015.
- Telleria, G., La libertad es necesaria para el crecimiento económico, LaPrensa, November 2015.
- Telleria, G., Cooperacion Externa, DRACMA, Julio 2012.
- Telleria, G., Hablando de Institucionalidad, DRACMA, November 2011.
- Telleria, G., Libertad y el Contrato Social, DRACMA, December 2011.
- Telleria, G., A Two-Headed Monster: Bicaudillismo in Nicaragua.
- Latin American Policy Journal, June 2011.
- Telleria, G., From Vandals to Vanguard: Vanguardism through a Neoinstitutional Lens: Case Study of the Sandinista National Liberation Front, Virginia Tech, May 2011.
- BLOG ENTRIES: Telleria, G., Blogger.com, The New Federalists: The Electoral College: A Remedy for the Ills of Democracy, August 21, 2020.
- Telleria, G., Blogger.com, The New Federalists: The Importance of Stewardship, July 6, 2020.
- Telleria, G., Blogger.com, The New Federalists: Revisiting Habermas' Public Sphere: Welcome to the Virtual Sphere, May 6, 2020 Telleria, G., Blogger.com, The New Federalists: The Uniqueness of the 2nd Amendment, February 5, 2020.
Affiliations
- Served as Chair on more than 25 doctoral dissertation committees since 2012.
- Served as member on more than 20 doctoral dissertation committees since 2012.
- Served on CAP Committee – School of Public Policy and Administration, 2014-2016.
- Serve as Subject Matter Expert, 2014 – present
- Serve as residency instructor for SPPA, 2014 – present
- Serve as member, Center for Faculty Excellence, 2018 – present
- Serve as instructor - New Faculty Orientation, 2018 – present
- Served as Member – Walden University’s Presidential Advisory Board, 2016-2017
- Member, American Society for Public Administration.
Work Availability
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Interests
US - Latin American Relations
Nicaraguan History and Contemporary Politics
Quote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Liberty University
03.2022 - Current
Adjunct Faculty
California Baptist University
09.2020 - Current
Academic Consultant
Academic Standards Board - Lion Global Education Consortium
03.2019 - 12.2019
Invited Professor
Sichuan University
04.2018 - 08.2018
Invited Professor
Xian Jiaotong University
04.2017 - 08.2017
Visiting Professor
Keiser University
01.2017 - 08.2017
Invited Professor
Xian Jiaotong University
04.2016 - 08.2016
Invited Professor
Xian Jiaotong University
06.2015 - 08.2015
Governance Consultant
The World Bank
03.2014 - 12.2016
Public Sector Consultant
Dexis Consulting Group
01.2014 - 12.2014
Senior Risk Analyst
The Coen Group
11.2011 - 04.2012
Ph.D - Public Administration and Public Affairs
Virginia Tech
08.2005 - 05.2011
M.A - Urban Affairs and Planning, International Economic Development, Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech
01.1997 - 05.1999
B.A - Economics
Virginia Tech
08.1989 - 01.1996