Introduction to ArtificiaI Intelligence in Higher Education
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Academic CV
1. Raquel âRockyâ Sperling
2151 Route 38, #1415
Cherry Hill. NJ 08002
rockysperling@cal.berkeley.edu
(415) 928-9621
EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Arts, University of California, Berkeley
Anthropology/Archaeology
Major Focus: Archaeology, Education, Museum Management
Related course work: Course Instructor (ANTH 98/198) âPop Culture Iconsâ,
Athletes and Academic Achievement, Zooarchaeology, Landscape Archaeology, Museum
Methods and Management, Historical Archaeology
2019 Articulate 360 (Storyline 360 & Rise 360) Certified
2010, 2020 USACE CQC Certification (Construction Quality Control)
2012-current California State 30-Day Emergency Substitute Teacher License
1996- current OSHA 40-Hour Health & Safety
1996- current Industrial First Aid, CPR, AED Course
PEDEGOGY
I engage students utilizing technology, current cultural norms and standards as well as classic
evaluative and instructional methodology. I recognize that all students have their own strengths and
optimal methods of learning and engagement and work to see that each one is respected within the
classroom environment.
I believe technology and change are beneficial to the overall learning environment. I incorporate an
interdisciplinary approach whenever possible and believe in the democratization of the educational
process. I strive for an integrated, collaborative, and engaging educational environment.
I have extensive training in alternative dispute resolution and other methodologies of inclusiveness,
human rights assurance, and social equity policy implementation.
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2007 â current Bear Academic Consulting & Tutoring, Berkeley & San Francisco, CA
Academic Turn-Around Specialist
Private Educator, Academic Planning & Life Skills Coach
UCB-ASC / NCAA Certified Multi-Subject Tutor
Long-Term Student GamePlan Advisor
⢠Academic Turn-Around Specialist: Student Advocacy, Academic Planning and Life Skills
o Academic counseling and support for the application and admissions process for University and
college bound students, specializing in Student-Athletes
o Academic counseling and planning support for University and college students, specializing in
academic turn-around for at risk and Student-Athletes
o Ongoing active advocacy for students utilizing extensive knowledge of University of California,
California State University and other University admissions and undergraduate policies and
procedures
o Continuous monitoring of various academic policies, including Academic Integrity and Academic
Progress
o Extensive experience working within NCAA and Pac-12 Conference bureaucracy, policies and
procedures
2. Raquel âRockyâ Sperling
rockysperling@cal.berkeley.edu
(415) 928-9621
2 of 5
⢠Private Instruction, Consulting and Tutoring
o Experience in managing and coordinating study halls and tutoring training; worked with at-risk
student-athlete population
o Development and instruction of private Media Literacy Courses for students and educators
o Tutor and support academic plans of a wide variety of student populations
o Tutorial support in academics, scheduling and life-skills for individual students in multiple
disciplines
o Experience providing individual tutoring support, study skills assistance, Academic Integrity
training, time management strategies or other learning support instruction to high school or
college students with specific emphasis on working with student athletes to better integrate in
an academic setting
⢠Technology Instruction
o Microsoft Office Suite (including Notes, Publisher and PowerPoint)
o BlackBoard
o Google Education apps
o Articulate 30 (Storyline 360 & Rise 360)
o USACE RMS system
o other education technologies and specialized programs
⢠Comfortable building long-term relationships with students, families, academics and institutions on behalf
of students
⢠Understanding of confidentiality and sensitive issue management
⢠Intensive involvement with NCAA Athletics as Personal Life Skills Tutor for student-athletes
⢠Plan, organize, prioritize and maintain calendar systems for effective management
⢠Maintain a working knowledge of best practices in academic advising and advisement research
Aug 2012-May 2017 San Francisco Unified School District San Francisco, CA
Substitute Instructor & Administrator
Curriculum Design - âTeachers and Techâ Series (MS-HS)
⢠Curriculum Design of PD for Jr High and High School instructors
o Design of workshop curriculum for teachers and departments utilizing:
⪠Microsoft Office Suite
⪠BlackBoard
⪠Google Education Apps
⪠Articulate 360 (Storyline 360 & Rise 360)
o Topics of PD include:
⪠Incorporating Technology Into Daily Classroom Experience
⪠Media and Science; Media and Social Justice; Media as Archaeology
⪠Using Archaeology in Middle School History
⪠University Prep Using BlackBoard
⪠Computer Guided Health Units for High School Physical Education
⢠Long-term substitute in multiple departments for High School Instruction
o Prepare and/or follow daily lesson plans, including integration of technology
o Use formal and informal assessments to assess and document student progress and daily activity
o Experience using differentiated instruction, flexible grouping, Socratic instruction, workshop
method, and student-oriented instruction
3. Raquel âRockyâ Sperling
rockysperling@cal.berkeley.edu
(415) 928-9621
3 of 5
o Responsible for the active implementation of and instruction in academic integrity and progress
policies and procedures
o Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom staff
o Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom
o Prepare and submit report cards and IEP progress reports in a timely manner, when required
o Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
o Maintain current knowledge of, and abide by, all state regulations and policies for teachers
o Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect equipment, materials, and
facilities
⢠Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and community members
⢠Creation and supervision of Archaeology Club and Media Club (HS)
⢠Professional development activities
⢠Other Duties as assigned
Mar 2010-Aug 2011 Parker Ranch School, Waimea, Hawaiâi
English and History Instructor, 6th- 7th- 8th grade
8th Grade Homeroom / Tutorial Program Director
⢠Instructor for 6th
, 7th
and 8th
grade History and English
o Classroom management and course design for both History and English courses
o Introduction and maintenance of daily online learning environments to both students and staff
o Extensive use of and instruction in Microsoft Office, Google Education, Blackboard technologies
o Facilitation of multi-faceted academic community engagement for students
o Responsible for the active implementation of and instruction in academic integrity and academic
progress policies and procedures
o Formal and informal assessments to document student progress
o Maintain records of student attendance and grades
o Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom staff
o Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom
o Prepare and submit report cards and IEP progress reports in a timely manner
o Prepare and submit daily activity reports and assessments as needed
⢠Tutorial Program Supervisor
o Organization and oversight of tutorial program for middle and high school students
o Training of student tutors and University Interns in tutorial methods and practices
o Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
⢠Coordinate and manage extracurricular duties, including Archaeology Club, Media Club and Speech &
Debate
⢠Ensure necessary and reasonable measures are taken to protect equipment, materials, and facilities
⢠Provide input on book, equipment and materials selection
⢠Create and maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, and community members
⢠Actively participate in faculty and/or staff meetings and assist in school committees as needed
⢠Professional development activities
Mar 2008 - July 2009 Booker T Washington Youth Center & Services, San Francisco
Education Director / Youth Services Administrator
⢠Planning, organizing, prioritizing and maintaining schedules for student and tutorial staff
⢠Designing individualized academic advising and tutoring for students
⢠Overseeing tutorial services for student groups
4. Raquel âRockyâ Sperling
rockysperling@cal.berkeley.edu
(415) 928-9621
4 of 5
⢠Coordination and training of college interns as tutorial staff
⢠Coordination of community youth services for enrolled student population
⢠Facilitation of academic community engagement with students aging out of foster services
⢠Oversight of finances and weekly reports for the education and youth services team
Aug 2005-May 2017 University of California, Berkeley
Instructor: âBuffy and Pop Culture Iconsâ Anthropology Courses
Anthropology Department
Multiple Subject Tutor - Athletic Study Center
Student Research Assistant, Oceanic Archaeology Lab
Archaeological Research Facility
Student Research Assistant, Faunal Remains Documentation
Phoebe A. Hearst Museum of Anthropology
Computer and Network Support - Residential Computing
⢠Multiple employment positions within the University supervisory or instructional in nature
⢠UCB Course Instructor (SP 06-SP10) 5 semesters (ANTH: "Buffy as Pop-Culture Icon")
o Textbook, equipment and materials selection and Course design
o Use formal and informal assessments to document student progress
o Responsible for the active implementation of and instruction in academic integrity policies and
procedures
o Maintain records of student attendance and grades (75-150 per semester)
o Maintain appropriate supervision of students and classroom staff
o Maintain a neat, clean and orderly classroom
o Prepare and submit grades and progress reports in a timely manner
⢠Multiple Subject Tutor & Advisor (FA05-SP10)
o Provide academic advising and tutoring for student-athletes across all Division I athletic teams
o Tutor multiple subjects in multiple disciplines
o Help students assess and enhance their study methods and habits
o Provide instruction in areas including reading comprehension, note taking, test taking, time
management, study skills, concentration, memory, motivation, faculty interaction, classroom
engagement, and other learning strategies to enhance overall academic success
o Assist in identifying and monitoring the academic progress of at-risk students for additional
academic support
o Aid in finding appropriate modification or supplements to encourage academic progress towards
degree
o Experience in managing and coordinating study halls and tutoring training; working with at-risk
student-athlete population
o Experience instructing large groups of students and supervising multiple employees
o Responsible for the active implementation of and instruction in academic integrity policies and
procedures, administrative detail and procedures
o Communicate frequently, effectively, and consistently with Department Heads, Instructors,
Coaches and students to bolster progress in all areas
o Advocate for students utilizing extensive knowledge of University of California, Berkeley
admissions and undergraduate policies and procedures, as well as associated Pac-12 Conference
and NCAA policies and procedures
o Maintain compliance with all NCAA, conference and institutional rules and policies relative to
the recruitment and eligibility of all freshmen, transfer and continuing student-athletes
o Awareness and sensitivity to the needs and expectations of college students
5. Raquel âRockyâ Sperling
rockysperling@cal.berkeley.edu
(415) 928-9621
5 of 5
o Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and
correspondence with co-workers, students, student-athletes, staff, faculty, administrators,
media, coaches, donors, parents, and University and NCAA officials
o Coordinate student-athletes with their Coaches and Team Advisors when necessary and
requested and keep lines of communication open to facilitate the coordinated progress and
success of student-athletes across their entire University experience
⢠Research Assistant (SP06-SP09)
o Sorting and filing specimens from the research expeditions in the Oceanic Collection
⪠Maintenance of research and records from Rapa Nui fieldwork
⪠Implementation of catalogue for Rapa Nui and Pacific expedition records
⪠Maintenance of Oceanic research for use by others in academic investigation or for
research purposes
o Data entry of all specimens in catalogue database
o Implementation of National Historic Preservation Act
o Federal agency compliance and correspondence
o Maintain above industry standards for archive and exhibit in Museum environment
o Independent archival research
⪠Maintenance of research and records from Mayan ballcourt fieldwork
⪠Implementation of catalogue for Ballcourt Field records
⪠Maintenance of Ballcourt research for use by others in academic investigation
Aug 2001 - Mar 2004 Mililani Waena & Mililani Middle School, Mililani, Hawaiâi
Speech & Debate program Coordinator and Sponsor
⢠Creating, organizing, and maintaining Speech & Debate program for Mililani Public Schools
⢠Organization and supervision of weekly meetings by participants
⢠Facilitation of students to competitions both on and off island
⢠Maintenance of materials for the program
Diversity and Technology Statements and References available on request