Tedi Kostka EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Bachelor of Arts Degree 1972 California State University, Los Angeles in German PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Thirty plus years of university experience in the certification of teachers, counselors and administrators 1987 - present Credential Analyst, University of San Diego, • Responsible for operation of Credentials Office in the Student Services Center • Evaluate transcripts and other materials for eligibility for credentials and teaching majors and certify completion. • Process credential applications and requests for placement files. • Conduct meetings with students to explain credential procedures and university programs. • Compile and distribute information on credential regulations to students, faculty and general public. Serve as source of information on university programs and procedures and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing regulations. Participate in group and individual advising sessions. • Design handouts, forms and informational materials, design and maintain USD Credentials and Certification web page. Prepare and distribute Credential handbooks and post on web page. • Keep university records and data base with information on credential program graduates. Maintain program approval documents. Prepare commencement bulletin listing credential program graduates. Provide information for Title II and other reports. • Participate in state wide conferences and meetings dealing with credential and university procedures. • Coordinate work with that of other offices and public agencies. 1981- 1987 Credential Director, San Diego State University • Direct operation of Credentials Office in College of Education. Coordinate work flow of 4-6 employees performing evaluations and preparation of credential materials. Hold meetings with students on and off campus to explain credential procedures and answer questions. • Design and write brochures, procedure manuals and advisement forms. • Identify, research and solve problems related to credentialing and university procedures. • Prepare and evaluate reports, studies and surveys. • Oversee input of data into statewide computer system. Participate in professional organizations • 1975-1981 Credential Analyst/Evaluator, California State University Los Angeles Credentials:
• Evaluate qualifications for entrance to credential programs. • Process credential applications, determine eligibility for credentials. • Counsel students on how to meet credential requirements. Admissions: • Evaluate transcripts and other records of applicants to the university to determine eligibility for admission. • Perform evaluation of general education requirements. • Advise students and faculty on admission requirements. • Work with Admissions Office to solve admission problems and determine exceptions. PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS 1979-2009 Credential Counselors and Analysts of California Serve on Executive Board of Credential Counselors and Analysts of California (CCAC), a non-profit corporation and professional organization dedicated to the dissemination of credential information and the provision of liaison services to agencies involved in the credentialing of California school personnel. 2007-2009 Immediate Past President, member of executive board 2005-2007 President: Chief executive officer of the organization, supervise, direct and control the business and other officers of the corporation. Preside at meetings, serve as official spokesperson for the organization to the CTC and other agencies, monitor the financial performance of the corporation, supervise the maintenance of records and approve disbursement of funds. 2003-2005 Vice President, Programs: responsible for coordination and management of programs including annual conference attended by 850 participants from universities, school districts and county offices of education and held in conjunction with the California state accrediting body, the Commission on Teacher Credentialing and the California Department of Education. 2008 2002-2005 2001 1999 1998 1996 1995, 1996 1995 1994-96 1991 1985-87 1979
Host CCAC Southern Regional Meeting Elected University Representative, CCAC President’s Advisory Committee Conference Planning Committee CCAC Conference Facilitator Coordinator Credential Academy Planning Team Conference Planning Committee Presenter CCAC Teacher Educator of the Year CCAC Election Coordinator CCAC Conference Planning Committee, workshop Facilitator CCAC Southern Regional Meeting Planning Committee CCAC Workshop facilitator Presenter CCAC Teacher of the Year CCAC Treasurer, chief financial officer Founding Member
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS and ACTIVITIES
2008
CCAC Conference Credentials Academy Credential Scenarios Panel Moderator and Coordinator
2008
California Association for Employment in Education Conference Creating Partnerships for Education Recruitment Panelist
2007
CCAC Conference The Paperless Office Presenter
2007
San Diego County Office of Education Job Fair Teaching as a Career Presenter
2006
CCAC Fall conference Credential Recommendation On-line Process Presenter
2006
San Diego County Office of Education Job Fair Future Teachers of America Presenter
2005
San Diego County Office of Education Job Fair Preparing for Teaching as a Career Presenter
2004
USD/University of North Carolina Visit Campus Tour Guide and Information Session Presenter
2004
Cajon Valley School District USD Special Education Intern Programs Presenter
2003
San Jose, Los Angeles, San Diego SB 2042 Transition Training for Credential Analysts Presenter
2003
CCAC Conference New Credential Training Academy Presenter
2002
Institutions of Higher Education for San Diego and Imperial Counties Credential Issues Workshop Presenter
2002
CCAC Conference New Credentials Academy Presenter
2002
USD Club Ed Credential Programs Panelist
2002
SB 2042 Transition Training for Credential Analysts Pilot Program SB 2042 Transition Training for Credential Analysts Presenter
2002
Nativity Prep Academy and Promise Charter School Credential Programs and Requirements Presenter
2000
Commission on Teacher Credentialing Paperless Credential Process – Pilot Program Participant
1999
Commission on Teacher Credentialing CLAD Certificate Program - Writer
1998
San Diego County Office of Education Delegation of Chinese Education USD programs and California credential requirements Presenter
1998
CCAC Conference New Credentials Training Presenter Credential Workshop for Independent Colleges and Universities Presenter
1998
USD Continuing Education Coordinators Credentialing Procedures in California Presenter
1996
UCSD Career Services Center Careers in the Field of Education Study Session Presenter
1996
USD Table Talk Series on School of Education Credential Programs Presenter
1995-97
San Diego Metropolitan Region/Imperial County Regional Network Comprehensive Review of Teaching Credential Requirements in California (SB 1422) Participant
1995
San Diego County Office of Education Juvenile Court Community Schools Teacher Exchange Fair Teaching as a Career Presenter
1995
San Diego County Office of Education Emerging Credential Issues Workshop Participant
1995
USD School of Education Open House Teacher Credentials and Certification Presenter
1994
Educational Testing Service Credential Information Workshop Presenter Praxis Series Bulletin Reviewer
1994
National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Western States Certification Conference Planning Committee Member
1991
Point Loma Nazarene College New Credential Analyst Mentor
1991
Commission on Teacher Credentialing 41-REC Design Team Participant
1991
CCAC Conference Credential Workshop for Independent Colleges and Universities Presenter
1987-89
Commission on Teacher Credentialing Institutional Issuance of Credentials Program Participant
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES 2001-present
Dean’s Extended Cabinet
2004
CTC/NCATE Accreditation Review
2003-present
Teacher Education Group
1993
CTC Accreditation Review
TRAINING 2001
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