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Lyndie M. Conner
Lyndie M. Conner
3505 Hayman Drive
Garland, TX 75340
(972) 240-3740
lmconner@garlandisd.net
EDUCATION
Texas State University- San Marcos, Texas
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Certificate in Corporate Communication Training
Certificate in Mediation
McMurry University- Abilene, Texas
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Summa Cum Laude
2008
2008
2008
2007
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas Woman’s University
2010- Present
Adjunct Instructor of Speech
Courses Taught:
SPCH 1013: Oral Communication
Campuses Taught:
Denton Campus
Job Duties:
 Lectured and engaged students in experiential learning activities
 Measured student progress using mastery set examinations, critical thinking
and analysis essays, and group problem solving skills
 Developed student communication skills and presentational speaking skills in
the basic course
 Created lectures and activities relevant to student learning
 Utilized Blackboard (WebCT) learning management system technology to
reinforce class materials and grades
 Evaluated student’s proficiency and retention levels of course objectives
under the requirements set forth by Texas Woman’s University and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
 Evaluated student feedback of course in relation to Texas Woman’s
University’s “IDEA” ratings
 Evaluated and chose textbook for the basic course
 Completed various Professional Development & Training Courses as needed
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Lyndie M. Conner
Dallas County Community College District
2010-Present
Adjunct Instructor of Speech
Courses Taught:
SPCH 1311: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
Campuses Taught:
Brookhaven College- Farmer’s Branch, Texas
Job Duties:
 Lectured and engaged students in experiential learning activities
 Measured student progress using mastery set examinations, critical thinking
and analysis essays, and group problem solving skills
 Developed student communication skills and presentational speaking skills in
the basic course
 Created assignments to meet basic requirements of course set forth by the
Dallas County Community College District
 Utilized Blackboard (WebCT) learning management system technology to
reinforce class materials and grades
 Completed Professional Development in technology teaching
Collin County Community College
2009-Present
Associate Professor of Speech
Courses Taught:
SPCH 1311: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SPCH 1315: Public Speaking I
Campuses Taught:
Preston Ridge Campus- Frisco, Texas
Spring Creek Campus- Plano, Texas
Central Park Campus- McKinney, Texas
Wylie High School (Dual Credit)- Wylie, Texas
Job Duties:
 Lectured and engaged students in experiential learning activities
 Measured student progress using mastery set examinations, critical thinking
and analysis essays, and group problem solving skills
 Developed student communication skills and presentational speaking skills in
the basic course
 Coached students in public speaking skills using a variety of platforms
 Utilized Blackboard (WebCT) learning management system technology to
reinforce class materials and grades
 Evaluated student’s proficiency and retention levels of course objectives
under the requirements set forth by Collin County Community College and the
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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Lyndie M. Conner
Tarrant County College
2009- Present
Adjunct Instructor of Speech
Courses Taught:
SPCH 1311: Fundamentals of Speech Communication
SPCH 1318: Interpersonal Communication
Campuses Taught:
Northeast Campus- Hurst, Texas
Northwest Campus- Fort Worth, Texas
Job Duties:
 Lectured and engaged students in experiential learning activities
 Measured student progress using mastery set examinations, critical thinking
and analysis essays, and group problem solving skills
 Monitored student success in meeting Tarrant County College’s course
objectives
 Developed student communication skills and presentational speaking skills
 Monitored and coached student communication apprehension
 Administered a pre-test post-test measure of communication apprehension
across sections of SPCH 1311
 Utilized Campus Cruiser learning management system technology to reinforce
class materials and grades
Texas State University
2007-2008
Graduate Instructor
Courses Taught:
COMM 1310: Fundamentals of Human Communication
Campuses Taught:
Texas State University- San Marcos, Texas
Job Duties:
 Lectured for basic course
 Supplemented cognitive learning with behavioral learning activities
 Developed students basic communication skills as outlined by Texas State
University’s course objectives
 Monitored and evaluated student progress using mastery content exams
and presentations
 Mentored three new lab instructors in policies and teaching methods
 Served as liaison for lab instructor test and presentation scores to course
administrator
 Utilized CatsWeb learning management system technology to reinforce
class materials and grades
AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS
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Lyndie M. Conner
Graduate Scholar Scholarship- Texas State University
Scholarship awarded to students who meet GPA requirements and are
recommended based on academic success
Communication & Fine Arts Department Scholarship- Texas State University
Scholarship awarded to students who meet GPA requirements and are
recommended based on academic success
President’s Scholar- McMurry University
Scholarship awarded to students who meet GPA requirements and are
recommended based on academic success and leadership skills
Mary Jones Scholar for Women- McMurry University
Scholarship awarded to exceptional women on campus who exhibit leadership skills
and academic success
Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities- McMurry University
Award for students who are nominated by faculty at their college or university for
academic success and involvement on campus
Dean’s List- McMurry University
Awarded every semester 2004-2007
Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society- McMurry University
Membership in communication studies honor society based on major GPA
Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society- McMurry University
Membership in leadership honor society based on GPA and leadership positions on
campus
Alpha Chi Honor Society- McMurry University
Membership in honor society for graduating in the top ten percent of college class
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Experience in grant writing for higher education
Chaired diversity initiative program for McMurry University
Research in areas of higher education and intercultural communication
Served on committee for the Associate Faculty Conference at Collin College 2010-2011
PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Conner, L. (2011). Andragogy: Teaching adult learners from theory to practice. Presentation
at Sharing resources and experiences: Associate faculty conference. Frisco, TX February 2011.
Conner, L. & Bobb, C. (2010). Glossophobia: A soothsayer for the tongue tied and terrified.
Presentation at Striving for excellence: Best practices associate faculty conference. Frisco,
TX, January 2010.
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Lyndie M. Conner
Conner, L. & Saenz, M. (2007). The effects of conflict on small group cohesion: An empirical
analysis. Paper presented at the Eastern Communication Association Conference poster
session. Pittsburgh, PA, April 2007.
RELEVANT RESEARCH
“The Texas Top Five?: A Rhetorical Analysis of Identification and Anticipatory Socialization
Strategies used in Freshmen Recruiting Websites”- In progress.
An in-depth rhetorical analysis of seven public universities in Texas with the highest
student populations. Research assesses strategies universities use in order to help
prospective college freshmen identify with their university.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
Statistical data analysis software
Multi-media technologies
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Organizational Development Network
REFERENCES
Kim Parker Nyman
Interim Associate Faculty Dean
Collin County Community College- Preston Ridge Campus
9700 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, Texas 75035
(972) 377-1087
kparker@collin.edu
Diana Sage
Department Chair, Professor of Speech
Collin College
9700 Wade Blvd.
Frisco, Texas 75035
(972) 377- 1748
dsage@collin.edu
Lisa Benedetti
Department Chair, Professor of Speech
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Lyndie M. Conner
Tarrant County College- Northeast Campus
828 Harwood Rd.
Hurst, Texas 76248
(817) 515-6986
Lisa.benedetti@.tccd.edu
Julie Perez
Department Chair, Professor of Speech
Dallas County Community College District- Brookhaven College
3939 Valley View Lane
Farmer’s Branch, Texas 75244
(972) 860-4700
jperez@dcccd.edu
Genevieve West
Department Chair, English, Speech, & Foreign Languages
Texas Woman’s University
P.O. Box 425829
Denton, Texas 76204-5829
(940) 898.2324
gwest@twu.edu