TINA TUROK COLSON 2750 Old Metropolis Road, Vienna, Illinois 62995 270-816-5944 tcolson@siu.edu EDUCATION Southern Illinois University 2004 Master of Science, Workforce Education Carbondale, Il Illinois State University Normal, IL Bachelor of Science, Recreation and Park Administration Monticello High School Monticello. IL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL Spring 2005-present Health Education and Recreation Department Instructor Instructed courses in Recreation Department REC 300 Introduction to Recreation REC 301 Leadership in Recreation REC 303 Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities REC 305 Pre-Practicum REC 365 Administration of Leisure Services REC 367 Research and Evaluation in Recreation REC 380 Fieldwork in Recreation REC 385 Readings in Recreation REC 386 Problems in Recreation REC 425 Planning and Design of Recreation Facilities REC 462 Facilitation Techniques for Therapeutic Recreation REC 465 Advanced Administration Techniques Supervised Graduate Internships and Graduate Projects Shawnee Community College Ullin, IL 1992-2003 Instructor Instructed courses in French Language, Arts and Crafts, Cultures, Foods, Gymnastics, Dance, and Sports. Johnson County Schools Johnson Co., IL 1991-2004 Specialized Instructor
Taught year-long enrichment education Provided supervision and instruction as Flag Corps Director for Vienna High and Junior High Schools (13 years) Coached cheerleading for Vienna Junior High School (10 years) Mentored and assisted high school student as tutor Substitute taught K-12 classes Developed curriculum and served as grant writer for Arts Education Curriculum Flip Flops and Fitness Harrisburg, IL 1987-2000 Tumbling Instructor Instructed youth in power tumbling, gymnastics and cheerleading Assisted in coordination of team events at AAU Junior Olympics Supervised competition at regional, state and national events Judged regional and sectional gymnastic competition Paducah Community College Paducah, KY 1985-1998 Instructor Developed and instructed youth summer programs Instructed Continuing Education courses in sports, arts, tumbling cheerleading, crafts and foods. Developed and instructed Elderhostel Program Champaign Park District Champaign, IL 1978-1981 Recreation Program Specialist Instructed course in tumbling, cheerleading, dance and arts Developed and organized annual cultural arts festival Facilitated For Kids Only TV series Coordinated special events for University of Illinois football Mahomet Municipal Recreation Council Mahomet, IL 1976-1978 Recreation Director Performed administrative duties of city recreational program Instructed courses in dance, tumbling, cheerleading and arts Round Barn Manor Apartment Complex Champaign, IL 1978-1980 Director of Activities Coordinated all daily operations of 156 unit facility Implemented recreational programming for residents Organized events, activities and trips for residents Illinois State University Campus Recreation Normal, IL 1974-1976 Program Assistant Developed recreational programs for university students Instructed courses in dance, tumbling and sports National 4- H International Programs Washington, D.C. 1978-1979 Program Leader
Selected as International 4-H Youth Exchange delegate to Finland Organized training, orientation and evaluation for overseas travel of student group to France Conducted 180+ radio and public presentations PRESENTATIONS Finnish 4-H Organization, Porvoo, Finland, June 2010 Conducted training for 4-H leaders Concord Elementary, McCracken Co. Schools, May 2009 Assisted with evaluation of student projects Regional Youth Entrepreneurship Competition Regional Office of Education, Southern Illinois, 2005-2008 Conducted Seminars in Youth Entrepreneurship Implemented Workshop on Career Exploration MASTER S THESES/PROJECT COMMITTEES Andrea Steen, Southern Illinois University, Recreation, Fall 2012, Tort Law and Its Effect on Park Districts. Pamela Bird, Southern Illinois University, Workforce Education, Spring 2012, What Are the Benefits of Offering Career Guidance From Kindergarten Through High School to Prepare Students to Become Work Ready Ryan Morse, Southern Illinois University, Recreation, Spring 2012, Integration of Technology into Campus Recreation Mitchell Belsey, Southern Illinois University, Recreation, Spring 2012, Climbing Towards Catastrophe. The Ecological and Social Impacts of Rock Climbing in Southern Illinois Brian Croft, Southern Illinois University, Recreation, Spring 2012, Perceptions of Fear in a Challenge Course Setting Ryan Oleszkiewicz, Southern Illinois University, Recreation, Spring 2012, Using Sketchup as a Supplement REC 425 Facilities Course. Jessica Iskrzycki, Southern Illinois University, Architecture, Spring 2011, Mixed Use Ice Arena
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators Course American Sport Education Program, Coaching Principles Certification American Sport Education Program, Sports First Aid Certification Illinois Cheerleading Coach s Association Conference United States Tumbling Association, Judges Certification Travel Agent Certification, Paducah Community College National Air Transportation Association Management Series VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND MEMBERSHIPS Student Recreation Society Advisor SIUC (2005-present) Illinois Park and Recreation Association Southern Illinois Park and Recreation Association (2009-presrent) Illinois 4-H County Coordinator, International Programs (1982-present) Vienna Orange Crush Football Boosters (2011-present) Vienna High School Cheerleader Assistant Coach ( 2013-present) Vienna High School Spirit League, Vienna, IL (1997-2004) Community Christian Academy Program Volunteer (2004-05) Johnson County Olympics Committee (2001-2002) Johnson County 4-H Leader, Vienna, IL (1982-present) Sunday School Teacher, Vienna, IL (1982-present) Thursday School Pre-K Teacher, Vienna, IL (1986-1991) 4-H Memorial Camp Counselor, Monticello, IL (1972-1980) BUSINESS EXPERIENCE Co-Owner, C.C. Musicality & Videography, Vienna, IL Special Events coordination, videography and photography Performed scheduling, coordination and management duties Vice-President, Co-Owner, Flightech, Inc. Paducah, KY Flight training and FAA Examinations Performed duties of marketing, customer service, management Co-Owner, Country Schemes, Vienna, IL Bed and Breakfast, antique restoration and sales Performed various duties related to business operations LANGUAGES French and Finnish