Regenia E Spoerndle
Email: Res46@uakron.edu
Summary
Motivating and talented instructor driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence
through a critical pedagogy. Strives to create a critically challenging and engaging learning environment in
which students become life-long scholars and learners.
Skills
- Innovative teaching methods
- Engaging public speaker
- Exceptional written and verbal communicator
- Committed to cultivating student leadership
- Effective use of multi-media teaching tools
- Committed to a Critical Pedagogy
AWARDS
Selected to present “Doll Politics: Consumerism and the American Girl” at the Feminist Scholarship and
Practice in the 21st Century Conference scheduled at the University of Akron, April 19, 2013
Ranked consistently above department averages in student evaluations for teaching in Fall 2013 semester at
the University of Akron
Awarded the Top Graduate Paper for the Ohio Communication Association Annual Conference in 2011
Selected as the Graduate Representative for the 2011-2012 OCA Executive Board
Experience
The University of Akron
Assistant Lecturer
Akron, OH
Instructor of record for two sections of Effective Oral Communication and two sections of
Introduction to Public Speaking undergraduate courses
August 2012
Initiated thought-provoking classroom discussions to help students develop their critical thinking
abilities.
AIFS Foundation
Local Coordinator
Stamford, CT
Assist with marketing the AYA foreign student exchange program to recruit host families and host
schools for international students participating in the program, supervise and counsel international
students during their participation in the program.
May 2012 to Current
The University of Akron
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Akron, OH
Assisted in development of course syllabus, assignments and grading of written work for Intercultural
Communication large group lecture class of 122 students under the supervision of Dr. Yang Lin,
Professor
Instructor of Record: Introduction to Public Speaking,Fall 2011. Typical class size, 23 students
Instructor of Record: Effective Oral Communication, Spring 2011, Spring 2012. Typical class size, 23
students
Developed syllabus, administered coursework, designed alternative assignments, graded all written and
oral work, administered final exam for all public speaking classes
January 2011 to May 2012
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Author
Grey, TN
Participated as a member of the “Curiosity Files” Creative Team of writers and designers developing
digital content for curricular unit studies
June 2010 to January 2011
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine
Curriculum Reviewer/Blogger
Grey, TN
Reviewed curriculum submitted by various contracted vendors for use at Guilford Academy, kept online
blog of written reviews, mentored other curriculum review authors/bloggers.
July 2006 to May 2010
Guilford Academy
Administrator/Teacher
Wadsworth, OH
January 1995 to May 2010
Education
Additional Information
Handled all aspects of State, non-charter paperwork, transcripts of students, and selection of
curriculum, course development; supervision and counseling of students.
Kept abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature and attending professional
conferences.
Inspired students to translate their academic interests into the real world by taking positive actions.
The Akron Beacon Journal
Correspondent
Akron, OH
Attended assigned local government meetings to write news briefs, communicated with night desk
regarding.
news features, provided ongoing support to full-time reporting staff with leads, etc.
January 1992 to January 2000
Education
The University of Akron
Master of Arts: Communication
Akron, Ohio, USA
Member of Omicron Delta Kappa Academic Honorary Society
Member of Golden Key International Honorary Society
Top Graduate Paper, 2011 Ohio Communication Association
Attended Ohio Communication Conference in 2011 to present paper, “So What About Socialization:
Homeschoolers Reveal How They Negotiate Cultural Expectations and Academic Needs of Their
Children
2012
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Arts: Communication and Rhetoric
Akron, OH, USA
Member of WAUP (currently, WZIP) radio station
Member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Member of Communications Honorary
1986
Online Writing Samples http://www.regeniaspoerndle.com or http://www.homeschoolreviews4you.blogspot.com
Professional Affiliations
- Founder and Director of Homescool Players youth theater organization, 2007-2012
- Roo Crew Alumni Mentor for STEM Scholars program
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