1. LUDMILA T. BATTISTA 13 Mildred Terrace
Flanders, NJ 07836
862.258.0323
Luggnut00@gmail.com
CURRENT POSITION (Jan 2002-Present)
Online College Professor, Educational Studies Department, Kaplan University
• CE330 Teaching Across Content: Math, Science & Sociology for Young
Children
• CE310 Children’s Literacy (course lead)
• CE215 Early Childhood Curriculum Planning
• CE100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development
• Co-Advisor Autism Speaks U – KU Chapter
• Faculty Advisor Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies
Church School Director, Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Randolph, NJ (2011-
present)
Faith, Service & Leadership Coordinator, HTOC, Randolph NJ (2016)
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Academic Program Director, Educational Paraprofessional Program,
Kaplan University (Jan 2006- Oct 2008)
Huntington Learning Center (Aug 2001-March 2002)
Online Curriculum/Test Developer/Editor (Sept 2001-Jan 2002)
First Grade Teacher, Long Pond Elementary School (1994-2001)
Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool (June – Aug. 1999)
Graduate Research Assistant, Montclair State University (2000-2001)
Legal Secretary, Law Office of Allen B. Gillman, Esq. (1990-1994)
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Reading, Montclair State University, May 2001
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology/Education Minor, May 1994
Rutgers University (New Brunswick)
CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE
New Jersey Reading Specialist/Teacher, May 2001
New Jersey Elementary School Teacher, May 1995
Certificate in Criminology, May 1994

2. HONORS/AWARDS
Outstanding Faculty Award, Kaplan University (April 2015)
Creative Course Design Award (2007)
Kaplan College Extra Mile Award (2004)
Sussex County Governor Teachers Award (2001)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION
NAEYC- conference proposal review committee (2016)
International Reading Association
COURSE DEVELOPMENT
June 2014: CE100 Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Development,
Educational Studies Dept. , Kaplan University (major revision)
December 2010: CE310 Childhood Literacy, Educational Studies Dept.,
Kaplan University
November 2010: EP100 Preparing for an Educational Paraprofessional
Career, Educational Studies Dept., Kaplan University
June 2009: LI499 Capstone Course for Bachelor Degree in Liberal Studies,
Kaplan University.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
March 2016 “Quantifying the Value of Soft Skills,” research collaboration
with David Premo & Dena AuCoin.
April 2016: “My Search for the Holy Grail: What Turns Kids On to
Reading?" article published at Literacy Daily, International Literacy Association
blog. http://ow.ly/4nq9oh
October 2015: “Reading Comprehension-The Foundation of Learning,”
Technology, Innovation & Presence Conference; Kaplan University

3. October 2015: “Focus on Success: what are Successful Students Doing?
What are Successful Students Saying?” KU Village, (co-presenter)
October 2014: “Motivating and Keeping Students Engaged and Plugged in
from Start of Term to End of Term,” KU Village, (co-presenter).
May 2014: “Inspiring and Motivating Preteen Readers: What Makes Them
Love It or Leave It and How Can We Spread Some of that Love to Reluctant
Readers?” International Reading Association Annual Conference, New
Orleans, LA.
January 2014: “Nine Strategies to Spark Students’ Intrinsic Motivation,”
article published in Faculty Focus online (co-author).
http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/nine-
strategies-to-spark-adult-students-intrinsic-motivation/
Sept. 2013: “The Importance of a Balanced Approach to Early Childhood
Literacy, “ Kaplan University Center for Public Service at
http://www.kaplanuniversity.edu/public-service/articles/balanced-
approach.aspx
October 2013: “Collaborating, Communicating, and Connecting,” KU Village
(co-presenter).
June 2012: “Best Practices: Working with First Term Students,” KU Virtual
General Education Conference (co-presenter).
April 2012: “Reflections on the NRCP's Paraeducators Conference,” Para News,
NRCP Newsletter at http://www.nrcpara.org/paranews/reflections-nrcps-
paraeducators-conference.
March 2012: “Using Learning Styles to Support Struggling Learners,” 30th
National Conference for Paraprofessionals & Related Service
Providers/National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals, San Antonio, TX.
November 2011: “Exploring the Educational Paraprofessional Career,” Kaplan
University Career Fair, Career Services Dept.

4. October 2011: "Taking the Initiative: How we Collaborate with One
Another,” Kaplan University Village Convergence: Through Onground, Online
and Blended Teaching and Learning, Center for Teaching and Learning
Sept. 2011: “Cyberbullying- What Schools Can Do About It,” Kaplan
University Center for Helping Professions
July 2011: "Reading and Writing Strategies," Student Learning Community
Event, Educational Studies Dept., Kaplan University
May 2011: “Effective Strategies for a Skilled Paraprofessional Workforce."
29th National Conference for Paraprofessionals & Related Service
Providers/National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals, Harrisburg, PA
July 2010: "Childhood Obesity: What Schools Can Do to Make a
Difference," by Ludmila Battista, MA and Lisa Wright, PT, PhD. Kaplan
University Center for Helping Professions.
June 2010: “Performance-Based Proof That Students Are Meeting
Expectations,” presenter, Annual Distance Learning Administration
Conference, Jekyll Island, GA.
May 2010: "Strategies for Learners with Reading Difficulties," KU Gen Ed
Conference, Kaplan University (co-presenter)
November 2007: “End Pieces to the Retention Puzzle: Enhancing the First-
Term Experience for Online Students,” co-presenter, 13th
Annual Sloan-C
International Conference on Online Learning, Orlando, FL.
June 2007: “Reaching Beyond the Blackboard: Strategies for Motivating
and Retaining First-Term Online Students,” co-presenter at the Distance
Learning Administration Conference, St. Simon’s Island, GA.
February 2007: “Comparing Online PhD Programs,” co-presenter at Kaplan
University Semi-Annual Faculty Retreat, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

5. Feb 2007: "Paraprofessionals and NCLB," published on the National Resource
Center for Paraprofessionals website.
September 2006: “New Student Orientation Instructor Guidelines,” Kaplan
University.
January 2003: “Handbook for Mentoring New Faculty,” Kaplan University.

6. Feb 2007: "Paraprofessionals and NCLB," published on the National Resource
Center for Paraprofessionals website.
September 2006: “New Student Orientation Instructor Guidelines,” Kaplan
University.
January 2003: “Handbook for Mentoring New Faculty,” Kaplan University.