Curriculum Vita
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Jennifer L. Mintzer
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576 Panther Road • Warminster, PA 18974 • USA
www.jenmintzer.com • Email: jen.mintzer@gmail.com • Home: 215-821-9778
STRENGTHS
- Over 8 years of college teaching experience with 5 years spent as an Assistant Professor of Communication at Pine Manor College
- Experience working with an extremely diverse student body at Pine Manor College (Pine Manor College was ranked #1 in campus diversity among liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report during my time there - click link for article information)
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ease in engaging and presenting information to both large and small groups of people as done on a daily basis as a professor
- Clear and concise writing skills honed from years in academia
- Insightful analytic ability; score in the top 5th percentile on the analytical section of the G.R.E. (see test scores)
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Extensive international travel throughout Asia, Africa, South America and Europe
- In-depth knowledge of world cultures; taught "Intercultural Communication" and "Global Media" classes
- High aptitude and love of languages; fluent in German
- Easygoing attitude that helps facilitate dialogue between team members; approachable and easy to talk to
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to situations quickly
EDUCATION
Graduate Certificate in Women's Studies, Temple University, December 2006
Additional Ph.D. coursework completed at Temple University at the School of Communications and Theater, 2000 - 2004 (see additional courses taken, see transcript)
Concentration: Mass Media & Communication
G.P.A.: 3.76 on a 4.0 scale
M.F.A., American University, December 1999 (see M.F.A. courses taken, see transcript)
Concentration: Film & Electronic Media
G.P.A.: 3.75 on a 4.0 scale
B.A., Ursinus College, May 1997 (see B.A. courses taken, see transcript)
Double Major: English & Communication, Minor: German
Magna Cum Laude
G.P.A.: 3.78 on a 4.0 scale
Diploma, William Tennent Senior High School, June 1993
Graduated 6th in a graduating class of 438 students
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE ABROAD
Group Leader, The Experiment in International Living (EIL), Summer 2010
Facilitated the learning experience among high school participants during a four-week experiential learning program called "United Kingdom: Capturing Britain on Film." I taught students about basic principles of documentary filmmaking as they created their own film as we traveled throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to encouraging student growth, welfare and safety, I also administered program logistics/budget and acted as a liaison between EIL partners, host families, participants, participants' parents and the Vermont staff of EIL
Visiting Lecturer, Semester at Sea, Spring 2007
Taught "Intercultural Communication," "Cinema and National Identity" and "Mass Media Systems Around the World" and led field-expeditions during a 14-week voyage around the world, visiting the following ports: Nassau, The Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Salvador, Brazil; Cape Town, South Africa; Port Louis, Mauritius; Chennai, India; Penang, Malaysia; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (with a side trip to Cambodia); Hong Kong; Qingdao, China; Kobe, Japan; Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA; San Diego, California, USA
Summer Semester Study Abroad in London, England, Summer 2001
Attended daily classes and field trips regarding the British Mass Media and Theater, conducted independent research project on British cinema
Summer Semester Study Abroad in Tübingen, Germany, Summer 1996
Performed independent research on the German theater, earned full scholarship
HONORS AND AWARDS
- The Lindsey Professorship, Pine Manor College, 2006 - 2007
- Graduate Student Teaching Award, International Communication Association, 2002 (see certificate)
- Honorable Mention in the American Visions Media Festival, American University, 1999
- Phi Beta Kappa, Ursinus College, 1997 (see certificate)
- Alfred L. Creager Prize for Creative Writing, Ursinus College, 1997 (see certificate)
- Sigma Tau Delta (International English Honor Society), Ursinus College, 1996 (see certificate)
- Phi Sigma Iota (International Foreign Language Honor Society), Ursinus College, 1995
- First Place in Cover Art Competition, The Lantern: The Ursinus College Literary Magazine, Spring 1994 edition
- The Steinbright Scholarship (full academic scholarship), Ursinus College, 1993 - 1997
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Group Leader, The Experiment in International Living (EIL), Summer 2010
Facilitated the learning experience among high school participants during a four-week experiential learning program called "United Kingdom: Capturing Britain on Film." I taught students about basic principles of documentary filmmaking as they created their own film as we traveled throughout the United Kingdom. In addition to encouraging student growth, welfare and safety, I also administered program logistics/budget and acted as a liaison between EIL partners, host families, participants, participants' parents and the Vermont staff of EIL
Assistant Professor of Communication, Pine Manor College, August 2004 - August 2009 (see teaching evaluations page)
Taught various classes in production and media studies to an extremely diverse student body. (Pine Manor College was ranked #1 in campus diversity among liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report from 2003 - 2009 - click link for article information). Courses taught include "Multicultural Images in the Media," "Images of Women in the Media," "Children and the Media," "Legal and Ethical Issues in Mass Communication," "Writing and Marketing Scripts and Screenplays," "The Art and Industry of Film," "Introduction to TV and Radio Production," "Digital Moviemaking," "Advanced Video Production,""Performing for Radio and Television," "First Year Seminar: A Picture's Worth A Thousand Words" and "Senior Internship Seminar"
Visiting Lecturer, Semester at Sea, January 2007 - May 2007
Taught "Intercultural Communication," "Cinema and National Identity" and "Mass Media Systems Around the World" and led field-expeditions during a 14-week voyage around the world, visiting the following ports: Nassau, The Bahamas; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Salvador, Brazil; Cape Town, South Africa; Port Louis, Mauritius; Chennai, India; Penang, Malaysia; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (with a side trip to Cambodia); Hong Kong; Qingdao, China; Kobe, Japan; Honolulu, Hawai'i, USA; San Diego, California, USA
Teaching and Research Assistant, Temple University, September 2000 - May 2004
Taught "Introduction to Mass Media" class, led recitation/lab sections of "Media in Everyday Life," "Electronic Information Gathering" and "Introduction to TV Production" classes, contributed numerous articles to the Temple University School of Communication & Theater's Alumni Magazine (2001 edition), assisted in compiling data for the accreditation report for the Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Advertising and assisted with various research projects
Adjunct Professor of Communication, Arcadia University, January 2003 - December 2003
Taught "Introduction to Communications" over the course of two academic semesters
Adjunct Professor of Communication, Drexel University, September 2002 - December 2003
Taught "Mass Media and Society" and "Principles of Corporate Communication" over the course of three academic semesters
Instructor, Julian Krinsky Enrichment Camp at Haverford College, Summer 2002
Taught enrichment classes/activities related to newspaper writing and film analysis to adolescents ages 12-17
House & Programming Resident Assistant, The International House of Philadelphia, August 2001 - May 2002
Acted as a liaison between residents and the larger International House community, addressing issues of resident satisfaction and cooperation among people from around the world
Non-Linear Editor and Producer, Haley Productions (now Allied Pixel), May 1999 - June 2000
Worked closely with clients on projects that required video editing and project management. Specific duties include developing creative concepts, storyboarding, overseeing quality control, developing websites, compressing video for CD and web use and editing on the Media 100 non-linear editing system. Clients included DuPont Pharmaceuticals, CertainTeed, B101 Radio and the Heinz Wildlife Refuge
Planning & Research Assistant, American University, October 1998 - March 1999
Compiled data, processed survey sheets for statistical analysis, researched details necessary to publish the Academic Data Reference Book for American University
Teaching Assistant, American University, September 1997 - May 1998
Assisted with "Visual Literacy" class for two academic semesters
Administrative Assistant, Automatic Data Processing, Summer 1998
Interacted with customers, initiated reorganization projects, conflict resolution with customers
Alumni Office Assistant, Ursinus College, October 1996 - August 1997
Job duties included typing, filing, answering phones and other office duties
Tutor, Ursinus College, September 1994 – May 1997
Assisted local high school students comprehend difficult concepts in mathematics and German
Camp Counselor, Warwick Township Summer Camp, Summer 1994 & 1995
Facilitated and supervised creative and sports activities for children ages 5 through 12
ACADEMIC SERVICE
- Faculty Advisor, Pine Manor College Radio Station, Pine Manor College, 2004 - 2009
- Committee Member, Committee on Outcomes and Assessment, Pine Manor College, 2008 - 2009
- Co-Chair, Executive Committee, Pine Manor College, 2007 - 2009
- Committee Member, Tenure-Track Marketing Faculty Position Search Committee, Pine Manor College, 2007 - 2008
- Presented during the Faculty Lecture Series regarding my experience during Semester at Sea, Fall 2007
- Conducted a mock class for Dearborn Middle School Students, Pine Manor College, Spring 2006
- Presented during the Faculty Lecture Series on using Internet resources to enhance student participation and achievement, Pine Manor College, Spring 2006
- Team-taught 2-credit honors seminar on Hurricane Katrina, Pine Manor College, Spring 2006
- Designed new course entitled "Multicultural Images in the Media" that was added to the curriculum, Pine Manor College, Spring 2006
- Reviewer, Academic Review Board, Pine Manor College, 2005 - 2006
- Committee Member, Curriculum Committee, Pine Manor College, 2005 - 2007
- Committee Member, Library Advisory Committee, Pine Manor College, 2005 - 2006
- Committee Member, First Year Experience Seminar Retention Committee, Pine Manor College, Spring 2005, Fall 2005
- Committee Member, Quantitative Reasoning Retention Committee, Pine Manor College, Spring 2005
- Committee Member, Academic Ethics Committee, Pine Manor College, 2004 - 2005
- Committee Member, Graduate Research Forum, School of Communications & Theater, Temple University, Spring 2003
- Contributed numerous articles to the Temple University School of Communication & Theater's Alumni Magazine, Spring 2001
- Compiled data for the accreditation report for the Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Advertising, Temple University, Fall 2000
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Chosen by selection committee as one of 20 participants to attend the Annual Faculty Seminar of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, seminar was a five-day series of discussions, presentations and interactions with major studios, production companies, networks and top production and programming people, Los Angeles, CA, November 7-11, 2006 (see list of events attended and seminar certificate)
- Attended the Annual Fall Conference of the New England Faculty Development Consortium, Westford, MA, November 12, 2004
Attended the Annual Conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, Miami, FL, August 6-11, 2002
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
- Mintzer, J. (2003, February). Gender Portrayals in "Best Picture Nominee" Film Posters from 1991-2000. Paper presented at the Annual Temple University Graduate Research Forum, Philadelphia, PA
- Mintzer, J. (1997, May). Ms. vs. Esquire: A Comparison of the Portrayal of Women in Advertising. Paper presented at the Annual Centennial Conference Student Research Colloquium, Collegeville, PA
- Mintzer, J. (1997, May). Die Rolle der Prinzessin in Goethes “Torquato Tasso” (The role of the princess in Goethe’s “Torquato Tasso”). Paper presented at the Annual Centennial Conference Student Research Colloquium, Collegeville, PA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member, International Communication Association
- Member, Society for Cinema and Media Studies
- Member, Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Member, Popular Culture Association
OTHER AFFILIATIONS
- Member, Mensa International
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Standard Office and Internet Applications (PC and Mac); typing speed of 82 wpm
- Linear and Nonlinear Video Editing (Final Cut Pro, Media 100, Avid, iMovie)
- Adobe Photoshop
- Web Publishing (Dreamweaver, FrontPage, HTML)
- MovieMagic
- Final Draft
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Gender Portrayals in the Media
- International/Intercultural Communication
- New Media and Internet Usages
- Visual Communication
TEACHING INTERESTS
- Video Production
- Writing for Broadcast and Print Media
- Film Theory & History
- International Cinema
- Global Media
- Intercultural Communication
- Communication Theory
- Visual Communication
- Web Learning
LANGUAGES
- English - native
- German - fluent