Dennis L. Eastman, Ph.D. [email protected] (562) 944-0351, ext. 5653

EDUCATION

2008 Ph.D. Educational Studies. Claremont Graduate , Claremont, Dissertation: Constructs of moral and performance character and their relationship to student attitude and behavior in school.

2000 California Teaching Credential / Social Science Professional Clear /CLAD

1998 M.A. ED Curriculum and Leadership. , La Mirada, California High Honors, Thesis: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation and Effects on Student Performance, received “Thesis of the Year” honors.

1992 B.A. Christian Education. Biola University, La Mirada, California

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2010-Present Director of Teacher Education, Biola University, La Mirada, CA.

2007-2010 Principal. Nova Academy Early High School, Santa Ana, CA.

Direct and manage instructional program and supervise operations and personnel at the Early College High School. Provide leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service. Oversee compliance with district policies, success of instructional programs, and operation of all campus activities.

Highlights: . Program specifically designed for foster, at-risk, and first time college attending students. . Ninety-five percent Hispanic, 90% Free/Reduced Lunch program. . 2007: First graduating class completed over 300 transferrable units of college credit. One student graduated with her AA and transferred to Biola University with Junior status. . 2008: API scores improved from 539 to 705 (166 points). Largest increase of any school in California. . 2009: Over 65 inner city urban students attending Community College . Over 1000 units of college credit earned since school opened in 2005 . Recruited over 200 students for school over past 3 years. . Actively participated in raising over 20% of operating budget funds . 2009: NOVA Academy awarded a Bronze Medal as one of the top 60 schools in California by US News & World Report . 2010: NOVA Academy received “Educator of the Year” Award by OC Hispanic Chamber of Commerce . 2010: NOVA Academy received Pacific Investment Management Corporation (PIMCO) Community Excellence Award

2009-2010 Adjunct Faculty. , Department of Education

2009 Curriculum Evaluation and Development. Graduate level course equipping professional program candidates to evaluate, develop and analyze curriculum analyze and evaluate curriculum in the elementary and secondary classroom.

2010 Curriculum Leadership and Evaluation. The study and practice of high yield strategies for improving professional practice including peer coaching, collaboration, study groups and learning teams. Well-designed evaluations will inform participants about the effectiveness of professional development practices and guide the content, form and structure for creating teacher-led learning communities.

2010 Theories of Teaching and Learning. This course examines principles of teaching that can be derived from social science research, including behavioral, cognitive and social theories.

2010 Advanced Models of Teaching. This course explores a variety of teaching models and curriculum theories. It includes applications of such models and student designed curriculum projects.

2000 – 2010 Adjunct Faculty. Biola University, Department of Education

2000-Present Classroom Behavior and Management: Graduate level course equipping professional program candidates (teachers, business personnel) with a variety of practical instructional and management strategies that can be used in diverse educational settings.

2009-Present Methods of Social Science. Methods for conducting social science research, with a strong emphasis on developing critical thinking strategies that promote deeper analysis among students.

2009-2010 Designing Successful Classrooms. The first week of school sets the tone for the entire year. Success entails making plans for instruction, positive relationships, conduct procedures, and time management. This course will focus on making theory applicable so that teachers are well prepared to launch the next school year.

2004-2008 Introduction to Teaching: Pre-service teacher education introduction to educational issues and theories and their relationships to professional practices in the elementary or secondary classroom including lesson planning and fieldwork; accommodating special needs, such as disabilities, second language learners, aptitude differences; diversity issues; technology issues; health and safety issues; and classroom discipline.

2005 TPE State Certification: Assessment of student teacher performance expectation level four (Engaging and supporting students in learning). Provide professional scoring and critique for student teacher video assignments.

2004 Foundations of Education: Graduate level foundational issues and theories and their relationships to professional practices in the elementary or secondary classroom including lesson planning and fieldwork; accommodating special needs, such as disabilities, second language learners, aptitude differences; diversity issues; technology issues; health and safety issues; and classroom discipline.

2003-2004 Current Issues in Education: Graduate level course analyzing current educational issues that impact teachers and students across a wide landscape of topics.

2000-2002 Student Teaching Observation: Collaboration and assessment of student teachers in both public and private schools working toward California state teaching credential.

Spring 2003, 2005-2007 Department of Kinesiology, Health and Physical Education, Biola University

Methods in Physical Education: Pre-service teacher introduction to the application of instructional techniques and methods associated with teaching physical education effectively. Course addresses current and relevant practices of student motivation, teaching styles and practices, developmental needs, instructional analysis, and assessment of program effectiveness for both elementary and secondary levels. Secondary concepts include teaching toward a multicultural society, student learning styles, and multiple intelligences. These concepts will then be applied by the student utilizing clinical micro-teaching experiences.

1998 – 2001 Resident Counselor. Concordia University, Irvine, CA. Housing management and interaction with 200 residents and eight resident advisors.

08/1998 – 2007 Lutheran High School of Orange County, Orange, CA.

Administrator- Director of Faculty Induction : Effective creation and implementation of a program whereby new teachers are guided and provided with professional development opportunities to move from novices to impacting members of an active learning community.

Director of Faculty Induction Program. Lutheran High School of Orange County, Orange, CA. (1250 student private high school). Provide formative assessment, individualized support and advanced content coaching for both beginning and experienced teachers through:

. Providing an effective transition into the teaching career for first through third year teachers with the primary goal of moving new teachers from survival to proficiency. . Improving the educational performance of students through improved training, information, and assistance for participating teachers via one to one collaborative observation and immediate feedback. . Equip teachers to be effective in educating students with differentiated learning needs (EL, RSP, AP). . Ensure the professional success and retention of new teachers . Develop a proficient pool of mentors to provide intensive individualized support and assistance throughout the first year of teaching. . Providing consistent assessment (minimum six formal observations annually) to assist in the development of the beginning teacher. . Continuous program improvement through ongoing research, development, and evaluation.

09/1998- 2007 AP Government / Honors Economics: Instructor, Curriculum Development. Preparing students to become active members of a democratic society through engaging in community proceedings such as: political activity hours, working election polls, courthouse visitation, city council attendance, interviewing special interest representatives.

2003-2004 American Leadership Institute: Instructor, Curriculum Development. An introduction to the historical and current theories of effective leadership. Students engaged in developing an explanation of “What is effective leadership?” and “Why is it important to become an effective leader?” Through the utilization of critical thinking and analytical skills students will discover the foundations of American Democracy and the characteristics and strategies used by those leaders who developed America into a great nation.

2000-2001 AP History: Instructor, Curriculum Development. Course intended to prepare students to participate in national examination in May of school year.

1998-2001 World History: Non- American history. Instructor, Curriculum Development.

1998-2004 Strength Coach: Strength and nutrition instruction for men’s and women’s athletics

09/1993 – 06/1998 Brethren Christian High School, Cypress, CA.

1997-1998 Athletic Director: Oversight responsibility for athletic department. Including hiring and evaluation of coaches, compilation of schedules and officials, program and facility coordination, fiscal responsibility, fund raising, media relations, CIF and city government liaison.

1993-1998 Government / Economics: Instructor, Curriculum Development.

1993-1998 World History: Non- American History. Instructor, Curriculum and Staff Development.

1993-1998 Football Coach / Strength Coach: Junior Varsity Head Coach, Varsity Defensive Coordinator

1990 – 1997 St. Joseph’s Hospital, Orange, CA.

Orthopedic Technician: Assist emergency physicians with patient care. ER surgical procedures, wound care, and splint application.

PRESENTATIONS

California State University Fullerton. Guest Lecturer: Content Area Literacy for Social Studies

Claremont Reading Conference. Dynamic Strategies for Promoting Reading Comprehension and Community in the Secondary Classroom.

Vanguard University. Guest Lecturer:

Charter Schools and the Changing Educational Environment of California.

Integrating Character Curriculum into Daily Classroom Paradigm.

Qualitative Research Design

Association of Christian Schools International.

Motivating the Unmotivated Student”: Strategies for success in the secondary classroom.

“Moving Borders”: Challenges, tribulations, and diplomacy in the Social Science classroom.

Differentiated learning opportunities for the 21sr Century.

Lutheran Educators Conference.

Critical thinking strategies for the secondary social science classroom.

Creating an interactive Social Science classroom

Biola University.

Montebello Christian School: NO Shortcuts to the top: Creating an environment of attempt in the classroom.

Biola University: Leadership Seminar to delegation of Thai military leaders.

Spinitar Corporation.

Maximizing Visual Impact Through the Senses.

PROFESSIONAL PAPERS

Promoting teacher efficacy towards instruction of character education in the classroom. Professional paper prepared for Continuous Improvement Associates as part of a federal grant proposal on teaching character education in schools

AWARDS

Alumni of the Year 2009-2010. Biola University Recognized for academic achievement results with inner city, at-risk youth in Santa Ana, CA.