NICOLE TRUITT

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Phone: (302)249-2202 640 Nylon Blvd.
ntruitt@dtcc.edu Seaford, DE 19973

EDUCATION
My education is grounded in English, and my graduate work focused particularly on the
challenges of academic leadership; coursework included Fostering Technology-Based
Collaborations, Promoting Equitable Schools, The Role of Literacy in Content Areas,
Coaching Teachers, and Action Research.

M.Ed. Teacher Leadership December 2016

University of Delaware

B.A. English May 2001

University of Delaware

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

In addition to my graduate work, I have found other opportunities to improve my teaching
and leadership skills here at Delaware Tech.

Course Design Institute August 2021

Delaware Technical Community College

Supervisory Training Program October 2018

Delaware Technical Community College

Instructional Design & Technology Certificate December 2017

Delaware Technical Community College

New Faculty Development Program December 2017

Delaware Technical Community College

Stewards of Children Training June 2017, 2023

Delaware Technical Community College

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
My teaching experience is varied and encompasses a range of departments, courses, formats,
and experiences.

Instructor, English 2017 - present

Delaware Technical Community College
● Teaching ENG101, ENG 011, ENG 102, ENG 122, ENG 124, ENG 090, ENG 111
● Teaching on-ground, hybrid, online, Title III, and Learning Community formats
● Creating dynamic course content for my own and departmental shell courses
● Participating in assessment activities for course improvement
● Building course materials for both campus- and college-wide course redesigns

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 ● Serving as an adjunct mentor and support
● Assisting with departmental LMS transition by building new materials in D2L
● Designing & building ENG 111 (Honors Composition) for Academic Challenge
Level 4
● Course Lead for ENG 101 as part of the ATD co-req redesign team, FY2021-present

Adjunct Instructor, ESL 2023 to present

Delaware Technical Community College
● Teaching ESL 032 in an on-ground format

Adjunct Instructor, Social Sciences 2016 to present

Delaware Technical Community College
● Teaching PSY 121 in an online format
● Redesigning PSY 121 curriculum to meet IDT standards for online courses
● Assisting with the transition from Blackboard to D2L

Adjunct Instructor, English 2009 - present

Delaware Technical Community College
● Teaching RDG 120, RDG 051, ENG 051, NCS 051, SSC 100, ENG 090, ENG101,
ENG 102, ENG 122, ENG 124
● Teaching on-ground, hybrid, online, and Learning Community formats
● Creating dynamic course content and supporting students’ learning

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
I have developed my administrative, organizational, and team-building skills in a wide range
of important areas through various leadership positions on campus.

College-Wide Course Lead 2021 - 2024

Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus
English Department
● Collaborating with college-wide ENG 101 instructors as part of the ATD co-requisite
redesign team
● Designing and redesigning curriculum components of ENG 101
● Creating dynamic assignments and teaching aides that reflect a balance between
college-wide consistency and academic freedom
● Making necessary changes to the D2L course shells as per committee
recommendations
● Leading monthly 101-focused Zoom meetings to discuss student success data points,
curriculum adjustments, and other strategic professional development topics.
● Coordinating with ENG 011 Course Lead to ensure that the two courses work
together seamlessly to support students.

Student Enrichment Coordinator 2013 - 2017

Delaware Technical Community College, Owens Campus
Tutoring and Writing Centers

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 ● Oversight of two on-campus academic support centers to include marketing, event
coordination, budgeting, internal collaboration with faculty to improve services, and
data collection and reporting for internal, state, and federal purposes.
● Management of 30+ staff to include hiring and termination, payroll, scheduling,
evaluation, professional development, and mentoring.
● One-on-one student tutoring as needed, and whole class workshops as scheduled.
● Partnerships with departments and program development to increase student
awareness and traffic: ESL book club, APA workshops, Core Skills mentoring.

College-Wide ESOA Lead 2017

Delaware Technical Community College
Academic Support Centers
● Collaborating with college-wide Academic Support team leaders to develop new
assessment goals and measures appropriate for a diverse group of centers.
● Directing the team to denote new benchmarks, revise our long list of Intended
Outcomes, and adopt new Critical Outcomes and Measures of Assessment.
● Developing assessment tools and surveys.
● Ensuring CW compliance with reporting targets.
● Owens campus Academic Support data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Social Sciences Administrative Support 2017

Delaware Technical Community College
Social Sciences Department
● Assisted Department Chair with some of the duties typically performed by an
Instructional Coordinator, including adjunct teaching observations, assistance with
meeting minutes, providing adjunct coaching in the areas of andragogy and
instructional design, and building a Blackboard Organization to serve as a
departmental information hub and communication network.

LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Teaching in a Learning Community format requires increased coordination, collaboration,
flexibility and open-mindedness. It also strengthens my understanding of how different
departments operate, the needs of students in various programs, and the importance of
strong connections among faculty both within and among departments.

● Creating our Future (ESL)

● Teaching Matters (EDUC Tier 1)
● Read All About It (EDUC Tier 2)
● Brewing up a Business (BUS)
● Around the World in 16 Weeks v.2 (SOC)
● Around the World in 16 Weeks v.1 (ENG)
● Adventures in Agriculture (AG)

COMMITTEE WORK AND OTHER PROJECTS

My commitment to Delaware Technical Community College extends beyond the classroom. I
believe in the value of connection and collaboration, and I regularly participate in campus

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 activities that allow me to learn more about the college and its programs, challenge myself to
grow through new experiences, and find ways to support my colleagues and our students.

● Achieving the Dream, ENG Redesign Committee, 2020 - 2024

○ ENG 101 course lead
○ Diversity and Equity focus
● Instructional Innovation Committee member, 2016-2020
○ Instructional Coach (“Put me in, Coach!”), 2016-2017
○ Technology Zoo Presenter
○ D2L Workshop facilitator
● Wellness workshop facilitator, 2023
● Mixed Media Art Essentials instructor for WDCE, 2022-2023
● Kids on Campus instructor, 2018, 2019, 2023
● Global Understanding Ambassador, 2018
● Faculty Book Club member, 2016 - present
● DTCC Planner Party coordinator, 2017, 2018, 2019
● Creative Writing Club member, 2016-2017
● Faculty Senate member, 2015 - present
● Staff Senate member, 2013 - 2017
● Learning Community Summer Institute participant, 2012

PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS

Helping to foster collaborative communication within a group by sharing my own
experiences and challenges is a valuable component of my teaching philosophy. I’ve
designed and taught the following presentations:

● Wellness workshops - “Mindful Art” and “Daily Gratitude,” 2023

● College-wide Professional Development - “Helping Students Read Actively,” 2022
● College-wide Professional Development - “Helping Students Navigate In-Person
Learning,” 2022
● College-wide Professional Development - “Supporting ESL Students,” 2020
● College-wide Professional Development / Unconference - “Developing Integrated
Assignments and Activities,” 2018
● Technology Zoo presenter, “Padlet” & “VoiceThread” 2017, 2018
● Returned to Learn presenter, “Tech-based Time Management,” 2017
● MAWCA Conference co-presenter, “How to Gamify Writing Practice” 2017
● Adjunct Inservice, “Writing Assessment & APA Best Practices,” 2016
● Adjunct Inservice, “Navigating D2L,” 2017
● Learning Community Summer Institute, “Creating Strong Themes,” 2015
● Learning Community Summer Institute panelist, 2015-2017
● Staff Senate workshop, “Advanced Microsoft Word,” 2016, 2017
● OxFam Hunger Banquet organizer, 2015, 2016

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CLUB ADVISEMENT
Through clubs and other student groups that meet outside of traditional classroom settings, I
am able to develop dynamic connections with students, giving me further opportunities to
identify and meet their needs.

● Outdoor Adventure Club Co-advisor, 2019 - present

○ Providing students with an opportunity to participate in local outdoor
experiences in order to build confidence and foster a deeper connection with
our campus and wider community.
● Returned to Learn Co-advisor, 2019 - 2021
○ Developing programming to help returning students acclimate to college life,
including a focus on time management, study skills, LMS navigation, and
campus activities involvement.
● ESL Book bunch Coordinator, 2017-2020
○ Assisting ESL students to form connections with one another and develop
their reading, listening, and speaking skills in a fun, engaging environment.

GRANTS AWARDED
I believe there is always room for improvement within a system. I’ve proposed and been
awarded several Innovation Grants to make valuable and useful updates to our services in
order to better support our students.

● Innovation Grant - Outdoor Classroom, 2018

○ With this grant, we designed and built the outdoor classroom on the Owens
Campus to provide an alternate, engaging classroom experience.
● ​Innovation Grant - ESL Book Club, 2017, 2018
○ With this grant, we launched the ESL Book Club (later renamed to the ESL
Book Bunch) to provide students an important skill-building opportunity
without the pressure of a classroom. We have found new ways to fund and
grow this group beyond the scope of the grant.
● Innovation Grant - Core Skills Mentoring, 2014
○ With this grant, we compiled a library of resources and trained tutors to serve
as Core Skills Mentors to assist students in areas of identified need, including
Time Management, Study Skills, Test-Taking, and Reading Comprehension.
● Innovation Grant - Online Calendar, 2014
○ With this grant, we installed a touch-screen scheduling station outside of the
Tutoring and Writing Centers in order to more easily provide students with
tutor schedules and encourage tutoring participation.

COMMUNITY SERVICE & VOLUNTEERING

I am committed to being of service in a variety of ways both on campus and throughout my
wider community.

Nanticoke River Watershed Conservancy, 2020 - present

Board Member, Web Coordinator

Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice, 2020

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 Volunteer, DTA Co-facilitator

Homeless Cat Helpers, 2006 - present

Member, Volunteer, Fundraiser

Morning Star Publications, 2014 - 2017

Editorial Board Member, Columnist

Central Elementary School, 2011-2013

Eco-School Program Coordinator & Grant Writer

Delaware Technical Community College

Event & Activity Volunteer
● Campus Community Day Committee member, 2023
● Campus Community Day co chair, 2022
● Campus Community Day volunteer, 2015-2019
● Mobile Food Pantry volunteer, 2019, 2021, 2022
● Habitat for Humanity volunteer, 2017 - 2019
● Run, White, & Blue volunteer, 2017, 2019
● Employee Recognition volunteer, 2018
● Beach Grass Planting volunteer, 2022
● Coastal Clean-up volunteer, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
● FFA Adopt-A-Highway volunteer, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2023
● Food Bank of DE volunteer, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
● STEM Expo volunteer, 2014-2017
● Gala decorator, 2018, 2019
● Welcome Week greeter, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
● New Student Orientation exhibitor, 2013-2017, 2023
● GRIT Ambassador, 2018, 2019

REFERENCES

Carey McDaniel
Language Department Chair
Delaware Technical Community College
(302) 259-6590
carey.mcdaniel@dtcc.edu

Gail Charrier, M.Ed.

Associate Vice President for Student Services
Delaware Technical Community College
(302) 259-6044
gail.charrier@dtcc.edu

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Elaine D. Smith, MS, OTR/L
Department Chair
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Delaware Technical Community College
(302) 236-4236
elaine.smith@dtcc.edu

Rachel Karchmer-Klein, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Literacy Education
Coordinator, M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership
University of Delaware
karchmer@udel.edu

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