Pamela K. Buskey
P.O. Box 1293
138 Brightwood Lane
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Home Phone (828) 293-7053
OBJECTIVE
My purpose is to educate and serve students and colleagues through
energetic, flexible and creative teaching and associations, and to establish
strong relationships based on respect and responsiveness. In my classroom
and workplace relationships, I strive to be an exemplary instructor and role
model, able to meet the diverse needs of all.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership, K-12, Curriculum & Instruction.
Emphasis: Preparation of Teachers in Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.
Western Carolina University, 2013
Master of Arts, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, The
University of Findlay, 1993
Bachelor of Science, English Education, 7-12, Reading Specialist
Endorsement, K-12, The Ohio State University, 1987
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Western Carolina University
August 2014 - Present
Full-Time Visiting Instructor, School of Teaching and Learning,
Western Carolina University
Instructor, Undergraduate entry courses for future teachers
edTPA, assist in ongoing administration of teacher candidate assessment
Supervise teacher education student interns
Smoky Mountain Center, Sylva, NC
2012 - 2014
Provider Contract Specialist and Department Team Leader
Manage contracts between SMC and behavioral/mental health providers Vital
to implementation, training, continued improvement, and stabilization of
new technological management system
Instrumental in union of two departments during company merger
Customer service focus
Integral Committee Member of multiple cross-functional/departmental teams
Collaborator between multiple departments
Coordinator of training needs and trainer of department employees
Western Carolina University
2008 – 2011
Full-Time Visiting Instructor, Educational Leadership and Foundations,
Western Carolina University
Instructor, Undergraduate entry course for future teachers
Designed courses using multiple modalities: face-to-face, online, and
Hybrid
Developed curriculum to meet needs of today’s students
Purposeful use of technology in lesson preparation and assignments given
Collaborated with campus resources and liaisons
Member of Diversity and Mid-Education Collaboration committees
Organized Guest Lecture presentation
MSA Admissions Coordinator, Educational Leadership and Foundations,
Western Carolina University
Coordinated Admissions Process for the Master of School Administration
(MSA) Program creating new procedures in conjunction with university
technology
Liaison between MSA faculty and Graduate School
Communicated responsibly with potential and apply students
Managed student records
Participated in MSA student admission meetings
Western Carolina University
2006 - 2008
Part-Time Instructor and MSA Admissions Coordinator, Educational
Leadership and Foundations, Western Carolina University
Instructor, introductory course, Foundations of Education Teacher Education
Program
Re-Visioning committee member
Diversity Committee member
The University of Findlay
2004 – 2006
Adjunct Instructor, The Intensive English Language Program, The
University of Findlay
Instructor, English skills to students from different nationalities in an
immersion, university accredited English program.
Courses taught:
Grammar, Advanced level communication skills, Advanced level
listening/note taking skills, Intermediate writing/reading
At home mom
1997 – 2004
The University of Findlay
1993 -1997
The Intensive English Language Program, holding various positions.
Instructor (1995 – 1997)
Part-time Teacher of English as a Second Language at the IELI teaching a
variety of subjects in all levels.
Courses taught:
Grammar, Advanced level communication skills, Advanced level
listening/note taking skills, Intermediate writing/reading
Administrative Assistant to the Director and Special Program Coordinator
(1992 – 1995)
Managed the office of the director of the IELI
Coordinated, planned and implemented many educational and cultural events
for international students.
Responsibilities:
• Managed and coordinated student assistants for the IELI office
• Co-Taught Freshman Seminar class focusing on cross-cultural
communications, partnering American students with international students
for cultural experiences
• Planned orientation to US life for new students: apartment finding,
banking, driving/buying a car, money, eating, et al.
• Organized and increased involvement in the Conversation Partner
Program, matching international students with community volunteers for
first-hand cultural experiences
• Developed graduation, extra-curricular and holiday activities for
international students at the university
• Coordinated TOEFL testing for classroom placement
• Liaison between the university and other educational institutions for
student speakers and various scheduled cultural events
• Planned and advertised the initial stage Japanese Kake Institute
Program, an English program bringing Japanese high school students to
the University of Findlay for a two to four week language/cultural
experience
• Assisted in writing informational brochures in English and Japanese, and
informational video in Japanese
Graduate Assistant to Director of Intensive English Language Program
(1991 – 1993)
Assisted in the development, organization and implementation of an English
immersion program, servicing students from many languages and cultures.
Responsibilities:
• Assisting in scheduling classes each semester
• Assisting in appropriate level placement of students
• Assisting in development of appropriate advertising information
• Ordering appropriate classroom materials and books
• Communicating with appropriate university administrators
Robert College, Istanbul, Turkey
Teacher, Orta Prep (5th Grade), Orta 1 (6th grade)
1989 – 1991
Taught English/Grammar to beginning EFL Turkish students with no previous
knowledge of the language
Taught English/Grammar to second year EFL students
Utilized the Communicative Approach to teaching ESL
Implemented Process Writing in the writing classroom
Co-coordinator of testing, first level
Assisted second year students in reaching native speaker reading abilities
Coordinated activity clubs
Assistant Director, Middle School Musical
Ozel Dost Lisesi, Tirabiye, Turkey
Teacher, Orta Prep (5th grade)
1988 -1989
Taught English to beginning EFL Turkish students with no previous
knowledge of the language
Findlay City Schools, McKinley Vocational Center
Vocational Communications Teacher
1987 – 1988
Originated the Vocational Communication Options class, teaching tenth
through twelfth grade special needs students communication, grammar
and writing skills, preparing them for future employment
Developed and wrote the district course of study and district curriculum guide
for the course
Corresponded closely with individual vocational teachers
Coordinated communication skill units which were directly parallel with the
students’ vocational areas
PEER REVIEWED PRESENTATIONS EDUCATION
Buskey, P. (2014, April). The Phenomenon of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Rural
Western North Carolina Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American
Educational Research Association, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Buskey, F. C., Starratt, R.J., Heidlebaugh-Buskey, P., Shapiro, S., Pauken, P. & TopolkaJorissen, K. (2011, April). “Integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner”: Exploring ISLLC
Standard 5 as the foundation of school leadership. Paper presented at the annual meeting
of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
FUTURE PRESENTATIONS
Buskey, P., Buskey F. C., (November, 2014). Breaking Good: Nonconforming Rural Teachers
Meeting Diverse Learners Needs.
PUBLICATIONS
Manuscripts Under Development
Heidlebaugh-Buskey, P. The Phenomenon of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Rural
Western North Carolina. Manuscript under development.
Unpublished Scholarly Works
Heidlebaugh-Buskey, P. (2013). A Multiple Case Study on the Phenomenon of Culturally
Responsive Pedagogy in Rural Western North Carolina. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
Western Carolina University. Cullowhee, NC.
http://gradworks.umi.com/35/88/3588965.html.
REFERENCES
Dr. Meagan Karvonen, Kansas State University (704) 517-4840
Dr. Mary Jean Herzog, Western Carolina University (828) 227-3327
Dr. Lisa Bloom, Western Carolina University (828) 227-3288
Dr. Patty Wilson, Smoky Mountain Center (828) 712-5453
Ms. Kimberly Pearce, Smoky Mountain Center (919) 451-3409