Goal: Timeframe:

Develop a comprehensive understanding of adult learning principles and +/- 2 months-24 months
practices to effectively design and implement coursework tailored to diverse
adult learners.
Actionable Steps to Achieve Goal:

● Immerse myself in EDAE courses and participate in all discussions

● Acquire research skills to investigate issues relevant to adult education
● Reflect in journal to build portfolio
● Identify my strengths/weaknesses so that I can refine teaching strategies and overcome challenges

Resources: Assessment:

● CSU Library – Research Databases such as EBSCOhost,

Medline, Google Scholar, Academic Search Complete, ERIC ● Excel in EDAE courses by
maintaining over a 3.5
GPA
● AET Advising Portal
● Construction of portfolio
● AET Advisor – Dr. Jill Zarestky that displays reflection on
learning and praxis
● Course Textbooks & Readings
● Development of teaching
philosophy that suits my
● Mentor Communication
educational pursuits

#2
Goal: Timeframe:
Learn how to enjoy networking and establish and increase these skills within 12-18 months
the AET community and dental hygiene community
Actionable Steps to Achieve Goal:

● Attend AET seminars and/or conferences

● Attend dental and dental hygiene professional conferences and talk to other dental educators
● Join at least one CSU campus organization
● Maintain relationship with alumni and current professors in the College of Human & Health Services at
Northern Arizona University
● Participate in volunteer events in the dental community
● Opt to examine for at least 3 clinical dental hygiene board exams per year (CDCA-WREB)

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● Communicate with peers in AET program

● Establishment of a small
● Communicate with instructors/professors in AET program community of peer
mentors that I can use as
resources
● Academic/career platforms i.e. LinkedIn
● Invitations to talks/events
● ADHA (American Dental Hygiene Association) members due to my participation in
and advocates relevant professional
agencies
● American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
● Move up to lead or chief
(AAACE) membership examiner or exam
coordinator for CDCA-
WREB

#3
Goal: Timeframe:
Become an instructor or adjunct professor for an accredited dental hygiene 2-3 years
program
Actionable Steps to Achieve Goal:

● Expand upon and complete my professional portfolio

● Gather a few references in the dental field that can speak to my commitment to dentistry and
education
● Exemplify public speaking skills
● Update my resume and/or create a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
● Gain experience as a part-time clinical instructor

Resources: Assessment:

● Current faculty at Northern Arizona University – Dental

hygiene department chair, current dental hygiene faculty ● Commitment to another 4
year term with AZ State
Dental Board
● Communicate with mentor—previous faculty member at ● Become affiliated with a
NAU and tenured professor w/ specialization in teledentistry dental hygiene program

● LinkedIn, resume builders, motivational interviewing,

career fairs

● CDCA-WREB Dental Exam Agency members and schools

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