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Nancy L. Brinkerhoff, M.A., M.B.A., M. Ed.

Instructor

Office: LWH 3022
Phone: 773-442-4898
Fax: 773-442-5587
E-Mail Address: N-Brinkerhoff@neiu.edu

Mailing Address:
Northeastern Illinois University
Department of Education Studies and Curriculum Inquiry
5500 North St. Louis
Chicago, Illinois 60625

Professional Bio
Ms. Brinkerhoff has had a successful career in many facets of human resource management including recruiting, interviewing, employee communications, relocation, compensation, training and management development.  As a consultant she managed more than 20 successful consulting engagements, writing proposals, researching projects and developing and presenting consulting reports. As an expert in her field Ms. Brinkerhoff wrote several articles for industry publications and gave presentations in North Carolina and Nevada to economic development professionals and publishers.  Ms. Brinkerhoff has been a full time instructor in the department of Educational Inquiry and Curriculum Studies since 2004.

Education
M. A.
Human Resource Development
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago Illinois

M. B. A.
Marketing and Finance
Portland State University, Portland Oregon

M. Ed.
Special Education
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia

B. A.
American Studies
Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York
Certified Achieve Global/Zenger Miller Management Development Facilitator

Courses Taught
  • EDFN 306: Education and Individual Differences
  • EDFN 307: Psychology of Instruction and Learning

Areas of Professional Interest
  • Early childhood development and education
  • Motivation and learning
  • Learning and play
  • Effective teaching strategies
  • Individual differences and learning

Employment History

Instructor
Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago Illinois
2004 – Present

Human Resources Specialist
CCH INCORPORATED, Riverwoods, Illinois
1994-2002

Management Consultant
Runzheimer International, Northbrook, Illinois
1989-1992

Employment Consultant
Fardig Associates, Chicago, Illinois
1989

Human Resource Representative/Analyst
MidCon Corp, Lombard, Illinois
1980- 1987
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