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Brigid A. Wilson, Ph.D.

Summary of  Teaching experience: K-12, undergraduate, graduate Qualificatio  Faculty Training Facilitator ns  Curriculum Writing  Event Planning: budgeting, planning, overseeing volunteers, vendor management  Student club sponsorship: marketing, community relationships  Developed local business’ partnerships  Coaching: Leadership, supervision, & scheduling

Education  Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 2007

Capella University Minneapolis, MN  Master of Science in Kinesiology 2004 Texas A&M University College Station, TX  Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education 1995 University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV

Certification TX Certified Professional 2006 Teacher K-12: Physical Education & Special Education

TX Certified Professional 1998 Teacher 9-12: Social Studies Professional Experience Houston Community College Houston, TX Special Education Faculty 2012 - Present

 Developed and implemented new curriculum  Taught workforce classes to cognitively delayed adults  Facilitated college-wide educational events  Developed community relations with businesses  Trained faculty on educational software  Created elective classes – increased enrollment by 5%  Advised student club: won club of the year 3 consecutive years  Committee Chairperson – VAST Curriculum committee  Presented at various faculty conferences

Humble ISD Humble, TX Special Education Teacher 2010-2011

Brigid A. Wilson, Ph.D. Page 1 of 3  Developed recreation, leisure, and social skills objectives for students  Cultivated community business relations  Collaboration with administration, parents, and related services  Facilitated ARD meetings

Mental Health & Mental Retardation Agency of Harris County Houston, TX Special Education Teacher 2009-2010  Developed IEP’s to meet the needs of MR and MI students aged 8 to 21  Created curriculum which appealed to diverse learning styles  Collaborated with psychiatrists and psychologists  Initiated online curriculum in the subjects of Mathematics and English  Developed a school wide nutritious lunch and snack program

Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX Assistant Professor, Health & 2008-2009 Human Services Taught graduate and undergraduate classes Published two referenced journal articles on obesity Taught graduate and undergraduate online classes Sponsored student professional club: Awarded Best New Faculty Sponsor Wrote a grant funded research project Sheldon ISD Houston, TX Adaptive P.E. Teacher & Varsity Tennis Coach 2006-2008  Taught special education students K-12  Modified physical education curriculum objectives for exceptional students Developed/planned and financed Special Olympic events. Supervised assistant coaches: Special Olympics & Varsity Tennis Spring ISD Houston, TS Social Studies Teacher & Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach 1998-2006  Taught students 9-12: World Geography & Sociology  Founded Sociology student club  Implemented varied computer applications into curriculum

Brigid A. Wilson, Ph.D. Page 2 of 3 Accomplishments  2017 HCC Instructional Services Award – Outstanding Faculty

 2017 NISOD Faculty Excellence Award

 2016 HCC Diversity & Inclusion Faculty Champion

 2015 HCC Central Best Student Organization Award – Eagle’s Club (Advisor)

 2014 HCC Central Best Student Organization Award – Eagle’s Club (Advisor)

 2014 Dr. Anthony Chee Teaching Excellence Award

 2009 Best New Faculty Student Club Sponsor-Prairie View A&M Univ.

 2008 Special Olympics Delegation Head- Sheldon ISD

 1998-2006 Founder of the Sociology Club - Westfield High School

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