1. ANDREA C. GOLDFIEN, ED.D.
102 Amelia Way, Novato, CA 94949
home: (415) 234-6435 cell: (415) 450-0884
a_goldfien@yahoo.com
EXPERIENCE
LECTURER, ED. D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP August 2014 – present
San Francisco State University San Francisco, California
Plan, develop, and implement curriculum and instruction for EDDL 961 American Educational
Leadership and EDDL 962 Analyzing Critical Issues in Education—introductory scholarship seminars
for doctoral students in education. Focus on active learning to develop skills in scholarship, including
critical analysis and evaluation of scholarly literature, academic writing, research design, as well as
student advising. Dissertation committee member for three students.
SENIOR RESEARCHER & GRANT MANAGER February 2011 – present
NSF/ATE Targeted Research San Francisco, California
Principal Investigator, Dr. Norena Norton Badway.
Focus: Community college STEM educational programs.
 Research duties- Conduct all aspects of qualitative research including developing methodology,
interviewing, analyzing and data preparation; dissemination of research through conference
presentations and workshops, published journal articles.
 Grant management duties– Research outreach/liaison between research team and potential and
existing participating institutions, faculty and students; oversee contractual and regulatory
compliance, manage research logistics, and data organization for research team of 11. Mentor
graduate student researchers.
MENTOR COORDINATOR, ED. D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP August 2013 – May 2014
San Francisco State University San Francisco, California
Pair alumnae with current Ed.D. students; monitor, provide guidance, facilitate challenges and
relationships to mentors and students. Report to Program Director and work with Program Coordinator
to address academic and non-academic issues with students.
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR 2006 – 2009
Senior Access San Rafael, California
Fundraising and advancement for small non-profit ($1.5 million annual budget) with government,
foundation, and individual giving programs. Donor relations; grant writing and reporting; public
outreach; writing and production of newsletters and appeals; event planning and management; database
management; and staff and board fundraising training. Increased annual philanthropic giving 64%, the
number of annual donors by 34%, and annual donations 21%.
KINDERGARTEN/MIDDLESCHOOL TEACHER 2003 – 2006
Canadian Academy Kobe, Japan
 Certification: ESL in the Mainstream (May 2005)
 Professional Development Committee; Coach - Middle School Girls Volleyball; Supervisor - Drama
Club; Coordinator - School Exchange Program
 Kindergarten Team Leader (2004-2005): Managed curriculum revision process, incorporating
Understanding by Design, and Integrated Thematic Instruction concepts from IB PYP

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CONSULTANT 2001 – 2002
DIXIESCHOOL DISTRICT San Rafael, California
 English Language Learners (ELL) Program Revision: Researched promising practices and revised
district ELL policy. Training for staff and administration and interim assessment team.
 Principal author of the California Distinguished Schools application Dixie School, awarded spring
2002
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER 1992 – 2001
Mary E. Silveira Elementary School San Rafael, California
Developmentally appropriate pedagogy emphasizing experiential learning; portfolios and authentic
assessment.
Staff Development and Training –literacy instruction, assessment, data analysis
School Team Leader – California Reading and Literature Project: Reading Results
Directing Teacher: Dominican University and Sonoma State Teaching Credential Programs
Parent Education: led workshops on Early Literacy and Supporting Beginning Readers, and Family
Math;
Understanding Standardized Assessment.
School Community Development
 Fundraising, Grant Writing: awarded grants for computer/technology laboratory and organic
butterfly and vegetable gardens; School-wide Recycling: Developed “Buddies Recycle
Together” project for first and fourth grade “buddy” classes;
 Co-author, California Distinguished School application: awarded spring 1999.
MEETING SPECIALIST/SEMINAR ASSISTANT 1987 – 1990
Strategic Decisions Group Menlo Park, California
Organized, planned and assisted with consultant-client strategic meetings. Coordinated all aspects of
company seminars targeting Fortune 500 executives.
STAFF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1984 – 1986
University of California San Francisco San Francisco, California
Responsible for implementing research strategy and the development of new assay techniques studying
the effects of oxytocin on beta–adrenergic receptors in pregnancy and fetal lung development.
EDUCATION
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
San Francisco State University, Graduate College of Education San Francisco, California
Educational Leadership 2010 – 2013
Dissertation: Planting Seeds for Implementation: Expanding Access Through Community
College STEM Bridge Programs
MASTER OF ARTS
University of California Berkeley, Graduate School of Education Berkeley, California
Education in Policy, Organization, Measurement, and Evaluation 1996 – 1997
TEACHING CREDENTIAL
Dominican University of California San Rafael, California
California Professional Clear Multi-Subject Teaching Credential 1991 – 1992
Phi Delta Kappa Scholarship, awarded May 1992

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Stanford University Stanford, California
Biological Sciences 1978 – 1983
PUBLICATIONS
Goldfien, A. C., & Badway, N. N. (in press). Tempered radicals: Faculty leadership in interdisciplinary
curricular change. Community College Journal of Research and Practice.
Goldfien, A. C., & Badway, N. N. (2014). Engaging faculty for innovative STEM bridge programs.
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, 38(2-3), 122–130.
Riemer, R.K., Goldfien, A.C., Goldfien, A., and Roberts, J.M.: Rabbit uterine oxytocin receptors and in
vitro contractile response: Abrupt changes at term and in the role of eicosanoids. Endocrinology
119(2): 699–709, 1986.
Jacobson, L., Riemer, R.K., Goldfien, A.C., Lykins, D., Siiteri, P.K., and Roberts, J.M.: Rabbit myometrial
oxytocin and alpha 2-adrenergic receptors are increased by estrogen but are differentially regulated by
progesterone. Endocrinology 120(30): 1184–9, 1987.
ABSTRACTS
Riemer, R.K., Goldfien, A.C., Siiteri, P., and Roberts, J.M.: Progesterone withdrawal increases oxytocin
receptors in term rabbit uterus and is associated with a decreased influence of prostaglandins on
oxytocin contractile response. Proceedings of the Western Section, American Federation of Clinical
Research, 1985.
Riemer, R.K., Goldfien, A.C., Siiteri, P., and Roberts, J.M.: Progesterone withdrawal increases oxytocin
receptors in term rabbit uterus and is associated with a decreased influence of prostaglandins on
oxytocin contractile response. Proceedings of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation, March 1985.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Building Technical Education Programs for Underprepared Students: Why We Should and How We Can.
High Impact Technological Education Conference. Chicago, IL. July 2014.
Leading from the Margins: Faculty Leadership and Curricular Change. Council for the Study of
Community Colleges. Washington, DC. April 2014.
Planting Seeds for Implementation: Expanding Access Through Community College STEM Bridge
Programs. Northern California Educational Leadership Research Symposium. San Francisco, CA.
February 2014.
Supporting Faculty Stability During Curricular Change. Council for the Study of Community Colleges. San
Francisco, CA. April 2013.
Research on Technician Education (Facilitator, Birds of a Feather Session) Advanced Technological
Education-Principal Investigator Conference. Washington, DC. October 2012.
Essential Elements for Advance Technological Education Bridge Programs. High Impact Technological
Education Conference. Denver, CO. July 2012.
Pathways to STEM Careers: Student Perspective in a Biotechnology Bridge Program. Emerging
Researchers National Conference in STEM. Atlanta, GA. February 2012.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Association of Community Colleges
American Educational Research Association
Council for the Study of Community Colleges
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Cat Pet Pal, Marin Humane Society Novato, California
Reading & Writing Tutor, San Francisco State University San Francisco, California
Medical Assistant, Haight-Ashbury Free Medical Clinic San Francisco, California

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Summer Research Assistant, Dr. Paul Ehrlich, Principal Investigator Stanford University, California
Volunteer-in-Park, Yosemite Natural History Association Yosemite National Park, California
Environmental Guide, Hidden Villa Environmental Los Altos Hills, California