Gena Bugda has over 10 years of experience as an online college professor. She is passionate about helping students succeed in online learning and works to create a supportive online environment. She teaches a variety of early childhood education courses and has experience designing online college courses. Gena also has experience as a parent educator and preschool teacher, and holds a master's degree in specific learning disabilities.

1. Gena Bugda
Professional Summary
With 10 years of experience as an online college professor, I am passionate about helping
students find success in the online learning environment. My goal is to create a
supportive and engaging online environment for each student to enable him or her to
reach his or her full potential. I work hard to help students gain skills that will help them
to continue to be successful as they work towards their degree goals and beyond. I
support students through various strategies including teaching practices, outreach, and
technology. Students leave my classroom with skills they will need to enter the world of
professionals.
Core Qualifications andSkills
 Online Educator – Strong understanding of the online classroom including the
technology, instructional design, pedagogy, as well as various assessment
methods to measure the success of the teaching and learning process in the online
classroom. Able to have a strong social presence in the online classroom to
communicate effectively through writing, audio, and video.
 Classroom Management - Strong experience in physically managing classroom
environments and student learning as well as educating others on proper
techniques to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task, and
academically productive during a class.
 Curriculum Planning - Experience in the design and planning of an online college
level course with a focus on professional standards, values and ethics.
 Exemplary skills in reading, analysis, research, critical thinking, and writing.
 Strong communicator and lecturer for traditional and virtual classroom
environments.
 Effective written communicator to students and other staff members.
 Friendly and personable, making interactions with students and colleagues
pleasant even when discussing ways students should improve.
 Strong focus on timely feedback for students to ensure they are able to make
adjustments to submitted work.
 Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking
time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not
interrupting at inappropriate times.
 Coaching and Developing Others – Identifying the developmental needs of others
and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge
or skills.
 Knowledge of FITT and PROS principles for completing client assessment matrix.

2.  Ability to critically evaluate current research in nutrition, exercise science, health
psychology, stress management and complementary and alternative medicine.
 Apply concepts, principles and methods of nutrition, exercise science, health
psychology, stress management and complementary and alternative medicine to
design health and wellness promotion programs.
 Apply knowledge of vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements to create
PowerPoint Presentation to promote health and wellness for a diverse population
Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor, 2/2009 - Present
Purdue University Global, Virtual Location (formerly Kaplan University)
 Subject Matter Expert for the creation of open course, CEO100 - Core
responsibilities are to identify open source resources for instructional purposes that support
the learning outcomes, design modules to support existing course outcomes and course
description; and write a challenge exam that aligns with course outcomes. Monitor and
maintain the open course classroom environment. (9/2013 – present)
 Faculty Curriculum Committee Member - Review curriculum proposals and
approve credit-bearing curricula and specializations, including proposals for new
courses, course revisions, deleted courses, new programs, revised programs, and
terminated programs. (2013-2014)
 Facilitate the online classroom platform including discussion board, seminar, and
grading projects and papers in a timely fashion.
 Provide a learning environment in which students with differing learning
modalities may attain success.
 Maintain program and course outcomes at a level to ensure appropriate workplace
skill levels for graduates.
• Meet the Early Childhood Professionals panel presenter (8/2011)
• Kaplan Ed Studies Career Fair Presenter – Parent Education (11/2011)
• Teach a variety of courses in the Educational Studies Department
CE100 (Preparing for a Career in Early Childhood Education)
EP101 (Introduction to Classroom Management)
EP114 (Educational Development of School Age Children)
CE210 (Professionalism and Ethical Conduct in Child Care)
CE215 (Early Childhood Curriculum Planning)
CE220 (Child Safety, Nutrition, and Health)
CE230 (Creative Activities for Young Children)
CE299 (Associate Capstone for Early Childhood Development)
CE300 (Observation and Assessment in Early Childhood Education)
CE440 (Teaching Young Children with Autism)
Curriculum, 10/2017 – present
Purdue University Global, (formerly Kaplan University), Bachelor’s Program
 Design Complimentary and Alternative Medicine 3 Week Course

3.  Examine complementary and alternative medicine
 Design a course in CAM, using professional standards and values
 Discuss ethical practices and standards in alternative healthcare field
Independent Beachbody Coach, 1/2016 - present
Beachbody, Virtual Location
 Independent distributor of Beachbody products.
 Help customers reach their fitness goals with support, accountability, and
motivation.
 Run virtual fitness groups on various topics including weight loss, healthy eating,
and health and wellness.
Family Center Parenting Place, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Parent Educator (9/06 – 2012)
 Facilitated the Positive Parenting Workshop, Toilet Training Workshop, and
Bedtime Challenges Workshop for parents with children ages birth through 5
Parent Child Teacher (12/99 – 4/07)
 Assisted with the creation and implementation of the curriculum for the
Transition and Explorer Programs for children ages 2 to 3.
 Facilitated the separation process between parent and child in a positive, nurturing
environment.
 Assisted in the development, and implementation of a 14-week sensory program,
"Ooey,Goey,Messy,Fun”, for children ages birth through 5.
 Created and maintained an engaging classroom environment to promote positive
parenting.
Nova Southeastern University Family Center, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
Preschool Teacher Assistant (8/95 - 4/97)
 Supervised and nurtured children ages 3 to 4. Assisted in the planning and
implementation of daily activities.
Education
Purdue University Global (Formerly Kaplan University)
Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness, November 2017 (GPA 4.0)
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
M.S., Specific Learning Disabilities, December 1999. (GPA 4.0)
Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

4.  Completed 20 Hour Child Care Training Course developed by HRS, March 1996.
 Completed 10 Hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Young Children
Training developed by HRS, September 1995.
The American University, Washington D.C.
B.A., History. May 1995. Minor, Educational Studies. Graduated Cum Laude.
Professional Organizations
NAEYC
Hobbies and Interests
Reading, fitness and nutrition, cooking, traveling, encouraging my children to lead active
lives, essential oils, yoga, meditation and mindfulness.