Anabel Lee Jensen, Ph. D.

316 Seville Way • San Mateo, California • 94402

Goals:

To use my voice to balance accountability and compassion so that ethical decisions abound.

To demonstrate a teaching model that combines cutting edge concepts and relevant research so that becoming a life-long learner is automatic.

Professional Profile:

Emotional Intelligence Specialist for conflict resolution, communication techniques, building resiliency, creating community.

Educational Reformer for brain-based learning, reading theory/diagnosis, curriculum development, assessment, cognitive inquiry, ethical conduct.

Consultant for Educational Psychology in classroom environment/ management, learning styles/modalities, developmental ages and stages, self-esteem, motivation.

Objective:

Position as tenure-track associate professor teaching psychological foundations of education and/or content reading using 40 years of experience and specializing in brain-based and emotionally intelligent approaches.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Entrepreneurial, results-oriented perspective combined with a commitment to nurturing trust and cooperation.
• Award-winning educator with impressive performance record in administration/ teaching.
• Reputation for creating innovative/progressive instructional programs.
• Strong intra- and interpersonal skills for forging goal-oriented teams.

Summary of Specific Skills:

• Administration: optimistic visionary, analytical interviewer, skilled evaluator; crisis-resilient and persevering manager; results-oriented leader.
• Budget and Finance: prioritizing needs; allocating resources.
• Curriculum Planning/Implementation/Evaluation: anticipating social/educational change, designing practical applications.
• Educational Research and Statistical Methods: positioning for grant qualification; attracting partners.
• Personnel Management and Staff Development: collaborating team member; motivating leader; empathic conflict resolution manager.
• Conference and Workshop Preparation and Delivery: predicting trends/needs; planning and delegating.
• Public Relations/Marketing: promoting and publicizing an individualized educational opportunity; building strategic partnerships.
• Assessment of High Potential Students: in-depth analysis and recommendations; parent counseling.

Summary of Teaching Interests:

• Gifted and Talented Education
• Innovative Curriculum Development/Practical Applications
• Educational Psychology
• Emotional Intelligence/Character Education Designs
• Classroom Management
• Conflict Resolution
• Gender Differences
• Building Optimism/Sustaining Resiliency
• Maintaining Motivation and Encouraging Perseverance
• Effective Communication Techniques
• Reading, Learning Differences
• Reading and Writing Strategies for High School Content Teachers
• Moral Development/Principled Behavior

Professional Background:

Education:

1976 Ph.D., summa cum laude; Major: Reading and Language; Minor: Psychology/Statistics, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Dissertation
A Psycholinguistic Analysis of the Oral Reading Errors of Culturally Different Black Children in Grades One, Three, and Five.
The purpose of this study was to collect and provide an adequate descriptive base of the oral reading performance of culturally different black children in order to provide information for: 1) the development of a reading model (i.e., insights into the complex nature of the reading process); and 2) the improvement of instructional techniques, materials, etc.

Doctoral findings, significantly lower reading scores for black students, allowed the University of California at Berkeley to obtain a $250,000 grant for a replication of the project.

1966               M.Ed., summa cum laude.  Major: Reading Specialist; Minor: Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
Thesis
A comparison of Two Methods of Teaching and Oral Reading: Round Robin vs. Closed Book.
The purpose of this study was to determine through a comparison of elementary school pupil achievement, whether "round robin" or "closed book" oral reading institutional procedures resulted in the greater improvement of: silent reading rate and comprehension and listening comprehension.
An analysis of the data indicated: 1) a significant difference at the 5% level for the boys' experimental group for silent reading scores; and 2) a significant difference at the 1% level for the girls' experimental group for the listening scores.

1961               B.A., summa cum laude. Major: Psychology; Minor: Sociology, Brigham Young University , Provo, UT

Honors and Awards:

2001               Nominated for the National Teacher of the Year Program

2001               Keller Teaching Excellence Award, Notre Dame University, Belmont

1999               Graduate Dean's Letter of Recognition verifying the highest of evaluations from students

1998               Outstanding Americans

1998               Who's Who in American Education

1988/1997      President's National Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence

1990               Crystal Castle Award for Exceptional Service to the Gifted Community

                      Dean's List, University of California, Berkeley

                      Fellow, University of California, Berkeley

                      Dean's List, Brigham Young University

                      Academic Achievement Scholarship, Brigham Young University

Teaching/Administrative Experience:

1997-Present   Founding President, Six Seconds Educational Service Organization, San Mateo, CA

• Achieved national recognition for affective education in first six months of operation.
• Published inventive products for teaching emotional intelligence.
• Supervised 20 international certification trainings and numerous national courses.
• Launched first international Nexus Conference on Emotional Intelligence; subsequent conferences have been held inDurbin, South Africa and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
• Created innovated assessment tool for determining an organization's recognition of need for change, readiness for change, and tools for change.

1993-Present   Adjunct Associate Professor, Level 6, Education Department, Notre Dame de Namur University, Graduate Department of Education, Belmont, CA

• Set pedagogical standards to incorporate brain-based learning.
• Introduced emotionally intelligent discipline models for practicing teachers, thus promoting classroom communities.
• Designed multiple electronic/technological units of instruction.
• Mentored 100+ student teachers to raise their bar of performance.
• Received Keller Teaching Excellence Award, 2001.
• Mentor for Dr. Fred Luskin, Visiting Professor

1983-1997      Executive Director, The Nueva School, Hillsborough, CA.

• Increased diversity level from 18% to 27% in seven years.
• Established nationally recognized Middle School program.
• Earned Presidential Blue Ribbon Award for Excellence in Education, 1988, 1997.
• Initiated model technology program that provided internet hosting to six local public schools.
• Increased fundraising monies 1300% in 10 years.
• Promoted and supervised approaches that received national and international attention, including the manipulative math program and the Self-Science program.
• Supervised 100 employees annually for improved self-initiated quality control.
• Developed/maintained fiscal responsibility generating a reserve fund of $500,000.
• Originated Nueva Journal,Values Newsletter, and Nueva Notes for improved communication.
• Created on-site visitation program where over 1,000 educators and 1500 parents per year encountered model educational programs.

1980-1983      Admissions Director, The Nueva School, Hillsborough, CA

• Doubled enrollment.
• Increased applicant pool from 5:1 to an average of 29:1 in four years.
• Created waiting pool that increased to an average of 30 candidates per grade level.
• Managed admissions procedures, including individual cognitive assessment.
• Supervised student visits and evaluations.
• Conducted parent interviews.
• Presented data to committee for decisions.
• Coordinated reading and learning differences program data, including planning, supervision of tutors, evaluation, and liaison with teachers and parents.
• Served as member of the Research Committee, providing leadership in statistical methods.
• Coordinated with San Mateo County representative for Quality Circle training.
• Served as member of Financial Aid Committee.

1978-1980      Reading Specialist, Hillsborough School District, Hillsborough, CA

• Initiated model program (copied by several districts), hired staff, established program guidelines.
• Implemented program and supervised personnel.
• Administered Middle School Learning Differences Program, including individual educational diagnosis, educational planning, and program delivery/remediation.
• Provided interpersonal counseling for children regarding school success/non-success.
• Created art therapy/remediation program.

1975-1983      Educational Consultant, Jensen Tutorial Service, San Mateo, CA

• Diagnosed and prescribed instruction for children with suspected learning differences
• Interfaced with clients, classroom teachers, and parents
• Handled accounting procedures related to the practice

1969-1970      Director, Summer Diagnostic Clinic, Hillsborough School District, Hillsborough, CA

• Created and administered a program designed to diagnose potential learning disabilities.
• Established a specific educational plan including materials, motivational techniques, and directions for the school year.
• Developed parent education classes.
• Designed in-service teacher training curriculum.

1967-1975      Learning Differences Coordinator, Hillsborough School District, Hillsborough, CA

• Designed Learning Differences Program for Hillsborough School District through systems analysis of need, resources, and options.
• Established procedures for implementation, personnel qualifications, and individual diagnostic procedures.
• Created scope and sequence for educationally handicapped remediation curriculum.
• Determined program evaluation process and methods for interface with classroom teachers and parents.
• Supervised three full-time staff.
• Developed and presented in-service for total staff and parents.
• Provided prescriptive instruction.

1971-1972      Research Associate, University of California, Berkeley, CA

• Selected basic research questions for research study.
• Designed statistical methodologies to gather empirical data.
• Assisted in fieldwork.
• Summarized findings for further research and investigation.

1971               Teaching Assistant, University of California, Berkeley, CA

• Designed program for teaching graduate level students basic reading methods and evaluation of materials at the elementary level.

1965-1966      Master Teacher/Diagnostician, Exemplary Center for Reading Instruction, Granite School District, UT

• Modeled procedures for administering learning differences tests.
• Demonstrated behavior modification teaching techniques.
• Designed curriculum for individual children.
• Evaluated school programs.
• Guided teachers in selecting methods and materials for prescriptive teaching.

Demonstration Teacher, Brigham Young University Laboratory School, Provo, UT

• Designed individualized programs for gifted minors.
• Demonstrated teaching techniques for effective student management.
• Provided consultant services for student teachers.

1961-1965      Assistant Principal, Classroom Teacher, Pocatello School District, Pocatello, ID

• Administered site management.
• Organized and chaired staff meetings.
• Provided service for staff development.
• Taught grades 4, 5, and 6.

Selected Publications:

2007               Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment Youth Version

2007               2007 Handle With Care Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

2006               Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Assessment Leadership Report

2006               Emotional Literacy Museum Training Curriculum

2006               2006 Handle With Care Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

2005               SEI Emotional Intelligence Assessment

2005               ASC -- Assessment of School Climate

2004               OVS -- Organizational Vital Signs assessment for business work climates

2005               2005 Handle With Care Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

2004               EQ-i Debriefing Guide to accompany the Bar-On EQ-i assessment

2003               "Reflections on the Application of the Self-Science Programme from the Perspective of Students, Parents, and Teachers," Perspectives in Education, Volume 21, Number 4, Pretoria, South Africa

2002               EQ Today Magazine

2002               Handle With Care Learning Journal

2000               Lights/Camera/Action Assessment Tool

2001               2001 Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

2000               SEQI Emotional Quotient Inventory for elementary and secondary students

2000               "Scars," Priorities Magazine

2000               "Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence," Priorities Magazine

2000               "The Princess with the Glass Heart," Priorities Magazine

2000               2000 Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

2000                "Inoculation for Adversity," Priorities Magazine

1999               1999 Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

2005                   Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Activity Book

1998               1998 Handle With Care: Emotional Intelligence Calendar and Activity Kit

1998               Self-Science: Teaching Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom; McCown, Jensen, et al, 2^nd Edition

1998               "You Are What You Teach"  Journal of Principled Conscience

1998               Catalist Magazine: Interview

1995               "The Princess With the Glass Heart," Nueva Journal

1995               "Moments," Nueva Journal

1993               "Striking Distance," Nueva Journal

1986               "Greater Than the Parts: Shared Decision-Making,"  Roeper Review

1968               "Detecting and Correcting Reading Deficiencies Day by Day," Idaho International Reading Association Conference Report

1967               "Are Your Students Really Listening?" Reading Review, 1, 12-13, 1967.

Pending Publications:

2006               Mathew's Web; emotional intelligence graphic organizers

2005               Self-Science II: Emotional Intelligence Curriculum for High School

2005               A Learner's Guide to Emotional Intelligence: Handle With Care II

2005               The Story Book: Lessons in Emotional Wisdom

Major Interviews:

Major Presentations:

2000               International Nexus EQ Conference, CA; Conference Facilitator; Featured Speaker: Emotional Intelligence.

2000               Cipriani School Parent Workshop, CA; Presenter: Understanding EQ.

1999               VAAL Triangle Technicon, Johannesburg, South Africa; Primary Presenter: Emotional Intelligence Certification.

1999               NETA Conference, NM; Breakfast Speaker; Emotional Intelligence and Public Television.

1999               Seven Hills School Parent Education Evening, CA, 1999; Guest Speaker: EQ Development at Home and at School.

1999                     Whitworth College Summer Institute, WA; Visiting Professor: Meta-Emotion.

1999               Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center Student Peer Mediation Conference, CA; Keynote Speaker: Emotional Intelligence and Mediation.

1999               Marin County Joint PTA Meeting, CA; Guest Speaker: EQ and Achievement.

1999               Marin Primary & Middle School Parent Evening, CA; Guest Speaker: EQ is Basic.

1999               San Mateo High School District Teacher In-service Day, CA; Workshop Presenter: Integrating Emotional Intelligence into the Curriculum.

1999               Lakeside School District In-Service, CA, Presenter: Emotional Intelligence.

1999               Traverse Bay Area Regional Staff Development Day, MI; Keynote Speaker: Classroom Discipline.

1999               Professional Business Women of California; Session Speaker: Redefining Smartness for the Future.

1999               NSCI, AZ; Keynote Speaker: Restructuring Curriculum for Emotional Intelligence.

1999               Heartskills Coach International EQ Conference, London; Primary Presenter.

1999               CUDEC Symposium on Emotional Intelligence, Mexico City; Keynote Speaker.

1998               Whitworth College Summer Institute, WA; Visiting Professor: Meta-Emotion - EQ in the Classroom.

1998               Ohlone School Parent Workshop, CA; Presenter: EQ -   Essential for Potential.

1998               Michigan Association for the Gifted; Featured Speaker; Thinking is Not Enough.

1998               Family Court Visitation Supervisors National Conference, CA; Presenter: EQ Strategies.

1998               Family Court Conference, CA; Session Presenter: Tools for Family Intervention.

1998               Stanislaus County Office of Education Staff Kickoff, CA; Workshop Leader: Creating an EQ Classroom.

1998               American School Counselor Association National Convention, TX; Workshop Presenter: Practical Applications of Emotional Intelligence.

1998               California School Counselor Association, CA; Featured Presenter: Emotional Intelligence, Beyond Counseling.

1998               American Educational Research Association Conference (AERA); Panelist with R. Mayer & C. Reigeluth.

1998               Proyectos LEAD EQ Seminar, Caracas, Venezuela; Primary Presenter.

1998               French-American School, CA; Workshop Presenter: Building Community.

1998               Brigham Young University Women's Conference, UT; Major Presenter: Emotional Fitness.

1997               French-American School, CA; Presenter: Learning Styles.

1997               Washington Association of Educators of the Talented and Gifted; Featured Speaker: Classroom EQ.

1997               California Association for Gifted Children's Annual Conference:  Presenter: EQ - Essential for Potential.

1996               Alabama Children's Fund Convention; Keynote Speaker: Emotionally Intelligent Communities.

1996               Self-Science Institute; Keynote Speaker: Conscious Acts of Kindness.

1996               Conference on Breaking the IQ Barriers; Panelist with Drs. Daniel Goleman, Howard Gardner, and Peter Salovey.

1995               Collaborative for Social and Emotional Learning; Model Presenter: Adversity to Resiliency.

Consulting and Training

1998-Present   Six Seconds' Five-day Level I Certification Course, Emotional Intelligence Training for Trainers; Primary Presenter.

2000-2001      JUMA Ventures Workforce Development Initiative, CA; Consultant: Building EQ Skills for Job Success.

Major Seminars

• "Correcting Learning Disabilities Within the Classroom," International Reading Association, ID.
• "WISC-R Profiles: Detecting Strengths and Weaknesses," California Association for the Gifted, Los Angeles, CA.
• "Student Management Principles," District In-service, Palo Alto, CA.
• "Raising a Child's Self-Esteem," District In-service, Menlo Park, CA.

Workshops

• "Yups and Nopes," Teacher In-service, Improving Discussion, Hillsborough, CA.
• "Learning Styles," Teacher In-service, Individual Personality Constructs, Hillsborough, CA.
• "Diagnosing Learning Disabilities." Teacher In-service, Diagnostic and Prescriptive Methods, Hillsborough, CA.
• "Interpreting I.Q. Profiles." Teacher In-service, Understanding Strengths and Weaknesses, Hillsborough, CA.
•  "Parenting." A series of workshops for focusing on Stress, Making Agreements and Improving Children's Self-Esteem, Hillsborough Parent Group, Hillsborough, CA.
• "Rights vs. Lefts -- Analyzing Appropriate Environments and Curriculum Approaches for Right-Brained vs. Left-Brained Students," Nueva Parent Group, Hillsborough, CA.
• "Reading Acquisition Skills for Pre-schoolers," Parent Training, San Mateo, CA.

Teaching Activities:

Graduate Education, Notre Dame de Namur University:

• Ed 210 - Psychological Foundations
• Ed 334S - Content Reading for Single Subject Candidates
• Ed 330S - Student Teaching Seminar for Single Subject Candidates
• Ed 330 - Student Teaching Seminar for Multiple Subject Candidates

Undergraduate Education:

• Ed 191 - Senior Seminar for Liberal Arts Majors

Research Activities:

2006 Study of Emotional Intelligence, Student Success, and Health at NDNU

2006 Validation study of Six Seconds Emotional Intelligence Youth Version

2005               Sequoia High School, Redwood City, CA, Self-Science Project; 1650 students, five months; Bar-On EQ-i (YV) was used for pre- and post-assessment in measurement of growth of emotional intelligence skills; EQ lessons were designed and then taught in weekly advisory periods.

2002               National Self-Science Project with American School Counselor Association volunteers; 15 schools, 800 students; Bar-On EQ-I was used as the pre- and post- assessment for experimental control study investigating the effectiveness of the Self-Science Curriculum on student behavior

2001               Bay Area Self-Science Project; 16 schools, 700 students; experimental control study investigating the effects of emotional intelligence instruction on impulse control and the reduction of negative behaviors/increase of pro-social behaviors as measured by the SEQI.

2000               Florida Marshmallow Study on Impulse Control for Pre-schoolers; 40 students; videotaped inquiry into the effects of family size on and the accuracy of parent prediction of impulse control before and after targeted training.

2000               Carlmont High School Marshmallow Project; 30 students; videotaped inquiry into the effects of targeted training in impulse control.

Supervision Activities:

Doctoral Dissertations:

• In process Karen Davison
• In process Barbara Fatum
• In process Peggy Koshland-Crane
• In process       Ilene McDonough
• In process       Dean Colston
• In process       Carol Piraino
• In process       Judy Somers
• 1996               Chris Latta

Masters Theses:

• 2006 Elise Deitch
• 2005               Aline Privet (autism research)
• 2003               Martee Lopez
• 2003               Audrey Fairchild
• 2002               Kay Hooper: Gifted Education
• 2001               Troy Davis:  Community Music Events
• 1995               Patricia Freedman: Gender Equity in Education                     

Professional Affiliations:

• Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development  (ASCD)
• California Association for the Gifted (CAG)
• American Educational Research Association (AERA)
• National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC)
• National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
• National League of Middle Schools  (NLMS)

Special Service:

• 2002-2004      Board of Trustees, Oyster Arts, Inc., non-profit organization serving battered women and children
• 2000               Chairman of the Board, Oyster Arts, Inc.
• 1997-Present   Vice-President, Board of Trustees, Odyssey School
• 1997-2001      Board of Trustees, Carey School
• 1993-1997      Education Director, San Francisco Stake Relief Society
• 1979-1987      President, Board of Trustees, San Mateo Parents'    Co-op Nursery School
• 1982-1989      President, Young Women's Organization

Community and Civic Classes:

• "Please Pass the Knowledge," Career Seminar.
• "Sex Differences Due to Genetic Factors," Marriage Workshop.
• "Excuse Making: Excuses are Damaging to Personal Growth," Women's Conference.
• "Sending and Receiving: Communicating With Others," Women's Conference.
• "Counting the Cost: Self-evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses," Women's Conference.
• "Buckets: Providing Appropriate Feedback for Family Members," Women's Conference.

Youth Clarification Groups:

• "Genie," Making the Most of Your Potential.
• "The Magic of Xanth," Gifts and Talents.
• "Try, Try Again," The Importance of Continued Commitment.
• "The Fifty-first Dragon," Changing Habits.
• "Scars of Honor," Service.
• "The Catalogue," Love and Sharing.
• "Jumangi," Leadership.

References:

Dr. Joanne Rossi, Dean, School of Education/Leadership, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA -- 650-508-3613

Dr. Judi Greig, Provost, Notre Dame de Namur University, Belmont, CA -- 650-508-3671

Karen Stone-McCown, Founder, The Nueva School, Hillsborough, CA -- 650-851-1722

Dr. Al Hastorf, Provost, Stanford University, Stanford, CA -- 650-321-0788

Peter Salovey, Dean, Graduate School of Psychology, Yale University, New Haven, CT -- 203-432-4546

Carol Paraino, Principal, Walter Hays Elementary School, Palo Alto, CA -- 650-322-5956 ext. 129

Dr. James Malanowski, Consultant, Madison, GA -- 706-342-7672