Andrea L. Huseth-Zosel
(Home) 701.271.8146
(Cell) 701.200.5419
1358 3rd Street North - Fargo, ND 58102
ajzosel@prodigy.net
EDUCATION
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
08/11-present Graduate coursework - Gerontology PhD
05/01-12/02
Minnesota State University Moorhead, Moorhead, MN
B.S., Secondary Education: Social Studies
08/97-12/00
08/92-05/97
North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
M.S., Sociology
B.A., Sociology; Minor: Business
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
08/11-12/11
Lecturer - North Dakota State College of Science, Fargo, ND
Attained post-secondary teaching experience instructing a course in Introduction to Sociology.
Specific experience includes:
 Curriculum research and development for Introduction to Sociology
 Provided assessment and feedback on student performance
 Increased understanding of adult learning principles
 Gained experience with online teaching formats
03/10-05/11
Franklin Covey Facilitator – Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute, Fargo, ND
08/08-12/08
Substitute Teacher - Fargo and West Fargo Public Schools, Fargo and West Fargo, ND
08/02-12/02
Student Teaching Experience - Fargo North High School, Fargo, ND
02/02-04/02
Practicum Experience - Moorhead Junior High School, Moorhead, MN
08/00-12/00
Lecturer - Mayville State University, Mayville, ND
Attained college-level teaching experience instructing courses in Criminology and Social Problems.
Specific experience includes:
 Curriculum research and development
 Student assessment
 Increased understanding of adult learning principles
01/99-04/99
Breakout Group Instructor - North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND
Instructed an Introduction to Sociology breakout lecture group.
Specific experience includes:
 Created and administered critical thinking exercises and quizzes
 Curriculum development
 Directed group discussions regarding sociological topics
12/98-09/00
Juvenile Counselor – West Central Juvenile Detention Center, Moorhead, MN
Received experience working in a secure setting with misguided juveniles through position as juvenile
counselor.
Specific experience includes:
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Group and individual counseling, problem solving
Dispute resolution
Goal development
Facilitating group discussions
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
06/12-present Research Associate/Grant Coordinator – North Dakota State University, Master of Public
Health Program, Fargo, ND
Currently conducting research specific to aging and injury prevention in public health, in addition to
providing assistance with grant research and development.
Specific experience includes:
 Planning, designing, executing, and managing multiple research projects including:
o Gathering and analyzing data through primary and secondary data collection methods
o Accessing information from an extensive selection of sources
o Collecting, analyzing, summarizing, and presenting research findings
 Grant proposal research and writing, including budget development and match searches (both inkind and hard dollar matches)
 Insuring accountability, including compliance with university, state, and federal regulations
01/09-06/12
Associate Research Fellow – North Dakota State University, Upper Great Plains
Transportation Institute, Fargo, ND
Conducted traffic safety research adding to the current knowledge base of traffic safety issues.
Specific experience includes:
 Added to the compendium of traffic safety research
 Planned, designed, and managed current research projects through the life of the study
 Kept current on relevant issues
 Grant research and writing
 Developing and fostering relationships with external organizations sympathetic to traffic safety (i.e.
local law enforcement agencies)
 Supervised graduate students
11/00-12/08
Market Research Analyst - MeritCare Health System, Fargo, ND
As sole market research analyst at MeritCare Health System, managed and organized market research
information and projects.
Specific experience includes:
 Provided primary research, database management and analysis, and project support for the
MeritCare Health System, its subsidiaries, and affiliates to facilitate marketing decision making and
strategy development which enhanced the organization’s success and market position
12/97-09/00
Research Assistant – North Dakota State University, North Dakota State Data Center,
Fargo, ND
Received experience with social research through position as research assistant.
Specific experience includes:
 Project design and management
 Program assessment
 Data analysis, organization, summary
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE
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IRB Certified – Human Research Curriculum, CITI Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Internet applications, SPSS (Statistical Package
for the Social Sciences), MapInfo, Blackboard, PeopleSoft
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PUBLISHED WORKS
Huseth-Zosel, A. (2012). Front versus rear seat placement of children aged 12 or younger within vehicles: a rural/urban
comparison in North Dakota. Traffic Injury Prevention, 13(4): 388-392.
Huseth, A, Thompson, KM, Wonderlich, S, and Crosby, RD (2001). Smoking and weight control in adolescent girls.
Eating Behaviors, 1, 123-135.
Rathge, R, Huseth, A, Jacobsen, C, and Schuler, A. At-Risk Indicators for Youth in Cass County, North Dakota and Clay
County, Minnesota: 1999; An Extended Compilation and Comparison of Data Across Borders. North Dakota State Data
Center, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, 1999.
Rathge, R, Jacobsen, C, Huseth, A, Husain, A, Olson, K, Olson, K and Schuler, A. North Dakota Population Projections by
Age and Gender, 2000-2015. North Dakota State Data Center, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, 1999.
Rathge, R, Huseth, A, and Schuler, A. Fargo-Moorhead Market Area Employer Survey: 1999. North Dakota State Data
Center, North Dakota State University, 1999.
Rathge, R, Huseth, A, Jacobsen, C, and Schuler, A. 1998 Assessment of Violence Data Collection Agencies - Cass County,
North Dakota and Clay County, Minnesota. North Dakota State Data Center, North Dakota State University, 1998.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
10/11-present
08/09-present
08/09-present
05/09-present
05/09-present
05/09-present
Human Development and Education Graduate Student Advisory Council – North Dakota State
University, Fargo, ND
Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley
Safe Communities Coalition of the Red River Valley Occupant Safety Subcommittee
North Dakota Injury Prevention Coalition
North Dakota Occupation Protection Committee
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
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American Evaluation Association – 2011-present
American Sociological Association – 2004, 2008-present