Joshua Stern, Ph.D.
2610 S. Halm Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310.948.6085
joshua@joshuastern.net
Education
Ph.D. in Education, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
ƒ Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, received with honors September 2005.
ƒ Program emphasis in adult learning, educational technology, and faculty development.
ƒ Conceptualized and conducted three-year, in-depth qualitative research project resulting in 300-page dissertation
concerning best practices in post-secondary online instructor training.
ƒ Multiple competitive academic scholarships awarded.
M.A. in Education, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
ƒ Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, received with honors May 2001.
ƒ Emphasis in international and comparative education.
ƒ Competitive academic scholarship awarded.
B.A. in Anthropology, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
ƒ School of Anthropology, received with honors December 1992.
ƒ Graduated Magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
Experience
Adjunct Professor, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
2002-Present
ƒ Teach online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses for the Education, Learning Skills, and Computer Science
departments. Innovative courses developed and taught include: Introduction to Internet Literacy, Online Writing and
Grammar Lab, Online Student Success Lab, Online Pedagogy, and ETUDES Instructor certification.
Webmaster/Helpdesk Manager, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
2005-Present
ƒ Manage the Online Courses website serving hundreds of instructors and thousands of students year-round.
Responsible for user-interface design and all related content and relationships.
ƒ Manage the Online Student Helpdesk serving thousands of students each term. Troubleshoot and respond to all
student inquires and maintain related discussion boards.
Faculty Trainer, West Los Angeles College, Culver City, CA
2005-Present
ƒ Design and deliver a variety of educational technology workshops and training programs for faculty and staff.
Faculty Trainer, @ONE, San Jose, CA
2005-Present
ƒ Facilitate online faculty development course, Introduction to Online Teaching and Learning, delivered to hundreds of
community college instructors across California each year.
Adjunct Professor, El Camino College–Compton Center, Compton, CA
2009-Present
ƒ Teach online course, Strategies for Success in Distance Education, for the Academic Strategies department.
Faculty Trainer, Los Angeles Harbor College, Culver City, CA
2009-Present
ƒ Design and deliver a variety of educational technology workshops and training programs for faculty and staff.
Educational Consultant, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2009
ƒ Led top-to-bottom redesign of Department of Education sponsored educational websites serving K-12 school
teachers for the UCLA International Institute.
ƒ Developed teacher training curriculum and materials for UCLA’s National Heritage Language Resource Center.
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Corporate Trainer, SONY Pictures Entertainment, Culver City, CA
2009
ƒ Created original course and materials, Business Writing for Maximum Impact, delivered to SONY employees.
Curriculum Developer, San Diego State University Extension, San Diego, CA
2002-03
ƒ Developed curricula for the SDSU American Language Institute’s Teacher of English as a Foreign Language
(TEFL) teacher training program.
ƒ Collaborated with development and marketing teams to create industry leading product that successfully meets
student needs and generates significant revenue.
Program Manager/Counselor, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
2000-05
ƒ Administered the Diversified Liberal Arts Program, which prepares undergraduate students for careers as K-6
school teachers. Managed website and coordinated all faculty, staff, and student involvement.
ƒ Provided face-to-face and online academic counseling to all College of Letters and Science students.
ƒ Designed and delivered a variety of workshops for students related to educational careers and academic success.
Curriculum Developer, GlobalEnglish Corporation, Daly City, CA
1999
ƒ Researched and wrote curricula as member of development team creating ESL and business English courses for
industry leading online learning portal serving corporate and private clients worldwide.
ƒ Participated in all phases of product development cycle from initial planning and design to delivery.
Teacher Trainer/Counselor, New World Teachers, San Francisco, CA
1997-99
ƒ Led 120-hour Teacher of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification courses. Delivered comprehensive
curriculum to hundreds of trainees in the United States, Mexico, and Hungary.
ƒ Co-managed program administration, overseeing all faculty, trainee, and student participation.
ƒ Provided personalized career counseling to trainees and maintained worldwide job placement database.
Product Developer/Program Manager, McGraw-Hill Home Interactive, San Francisco, CA
1996-97
ƒ Researched and wrote original content for children’s educational software and website.
ƒ Designed, developed and managed interactive online publishing center. Oversaw daily activities of all participant
children, parents, and educators.
Product Developer/Program Manager, ImaginEngine Corporation, San Francisco, CA
1995-96
ƒ Researched and wrote original content for award winning children’s educational software and website.
ƒ Managed online educational webquest series, overseeing all participant children, parents, and educators.
Instructor, Private English Instruction, La Antigua, Guatemala
1994
ƒ Designed and delivered individual and group English as a foreign language (EFL) courses for children and
adults at all proficiency levels.
Instructor/Program Manager, Instituto Universal de Idiomas, San Jose, Costa Rica
1993
ƒ Taught EFL courses for adult learners at all proficiency levels.
ƒ Administered mutually beneficial linguistic and cultural interchange program, which paired hundreds of native
English speakers with English language learners.
Skills & Certificates
ƒ Bilingual - English/Spanish. Extensive international experience in Latin America, Europe, and Asia.
ƒ ETUDES-NG Certified Faculty Trainer. Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA, 2006.
ƒ ETUDES and ETUDES-NG Certified Instructor. Foothill College, Los Altos Hills, CA, 2004.
ƒ Blackboard Certified Instructor. University of California Extension, Los Angeles, CA, 2004.
ƒ eCollege Certified Instructor. eCollege eTeaching Institute, Denver, CO, 2003.
ƒ TEFL Certified Instructor. New World Teachers, San Francisco, CA, 1997.