“Dr. Victoria Nesnick’s expertise is in teaching and learning in higher education, which is quite evident by her teaching the graduate course of the same name, among other courses, at Hofstra University’s School of Education.”
Sean A. Fanelli, Ph.D. , Dean, Hofstra University School of Education, Former President of Nassau Community College, NY
“Victoria has an uncanny ability to connect with her audience and engage folks in her content. Several faculty members have praised Victoria’s approach using developmental strategies effectively. Victoria has shown great skill in serving a diverse group of faculty including veteran [faculty] who have ample experience. I have found working with Victoria to be fulfilling and rewarding. She is a great listener, is eager to serve the goals of a given program, and uses collaborative techniques effectively. She creates environments of safety and collegiality enabling faculty to share and grow.
Sammy Elzarka, Director, Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence, University of La Verne, CA
“She brought with her, ideas and methods to improve classroom methods in a manner that faculty embraced… while at the same time affect the change she was brought here to do…The documents she brought to the fore were well thought out, organized, and presentable that folks who may have never been exposed to the topics could understand …The teaching methods Dr. Nesnick introduced have made a significant difference in the quality of the teaching, and therefore the learning process has also seen a significant difference. Student engagement in their own learning is more evident in classes…the work Dr. Nesnick contributes has made a difference at our campus.”
Iain Fraser, Dean of Academic Affairs, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“She is more than just a good listener; she is a facilitator of communications…Leadership by example is her strength. The worthiness of her goals and her enthusiasm in pursing them inspires others to get “on board”…Long-range views and integrated plans are hallmarks of Victoria’s managerial style…Victoria pursues her goals with a Newtonian rigor, creating tools to manage obstacles that she encounters along the way. Her drive and integrity are unsurpassed by anyone I have known. I recommend her to you most strongly…”
John Morelli, Ph.D, P.E., Professor & Russell C. McCarthy Chair, Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
“Victoria’s personal traits engender respect and cooperation. They are conveyed through the adjectives that our culturally diverse college community uses frequently to describe her – honest, fair, knowledgeable, inspirational, supportive, encouraging, patient, helpful, and approachable. Victoria maintains a positive, cheerful outlook and generates the best in people and situations. Her highly effective communication style and interpersonal skills make her a much sought after speaker and facilitator at our college events. Behind her frequent smile and kind, gentle manner is a firm, secure, mission-driven woman with a passion for knowledge and working with people in the educational process…Her pedagogical trademark is ‘thought-provoking discussions’…Her creative style produces motivational learning environments that foster enthusiastic participation…”
Patricia Schmidt, Ed. D., Chair, Education Division, Five Towns College, NY
“The teachers all raved about Victoria’s workshop [100 Common Teaching Mistakes and How to Prevent Them, With a Focus on Higher Education]. Every one of them walked away with information they are 100% sure they can use moving forward in class.”
Janine Novak, Compliance & Educational Manager, Christine Valmy International School, NJ
“I loved Victoria’s workshop and book [100 Common Teaching Mistakes and How To Prevent Them, With a Focus on Higher Education]. She explained everything in a very easy-to-understand manner. I use her book as a daily guide whether I look at it or just think of things I learned from it. It helps me to improve my teaching skills and grow as an educator.”
Claritza Asencio, Instructor, Christine Valmy International School, NJ
“Victoria didn’t just present [her Learning Objectives workshop] but created dialogue among faculty.”
Esquire Anthony, D.O., Instructor, Department of Primary Care,
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, NY
“Victoria’s workshop [Learning Objectives] was well received and we do want a return engagement.”
Arthur Prancan, Ph.D., Preclinical Dean, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, NY
“Victoria’s handouts [Critical Thinking: 143 Teaching and Learning Strategies workshop] were excellent and will be a great guide for future use.”
Chad B. McKenzie, Bladen Community College, NC
“In her role as Associate Dean of Instruction, she was given the formidable task of enhancing the skill set of an accomplished faculty though a process of advanced training and individualized critique… It was immediately apparent that Dr. Nesnick was not only a master educator, but possessed a warm, friendly and supportive style that was instantly embraced by our faculty. I know I speak for my colleagues, as well as myself, when I say we are better teachers for having benefited from her tutelage…I always felt reassured that her intention was to help me grow as teacher, not reprimand me for any shortcomings. In the post-visitation meetings, I found her comments insightful and encouraging, which eliminated any potential dread commonly associated with criticism. Dr. Nesnick and I also sat on several academic leadership committees together. Her valuable insights helped guide institutional policy as we began the process of transitioning our vocational school into a full-fledged college…”
Jonathan Appell, Instructor, Academic Advisor/Curriculum Development, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“Victoria is an excellent listener. She provides positive feedback and explains herself well. She answered all questions with detailed feedback [during her Learning Objectives workshop].”
Barbara Capozzi, DO, CNS, Associate Professor, Clinical System Director, Department of Primary Care, Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem, NY
“Her continuing research efforts, presentations at professional conferences, and publishing accomplishments are a testimony to her persistence, her dedication, and her organizational skills, as well as to her intelligence and competence…I feel that Victoria’s qualities and demonstrated skills will make her an exceptional addition to a faculty. I believe that her interests and skills combined with her creativity, motivation, and intelligence will enable her to make important contributions to scholarship. The other important part of the faculty role is service. From this perspective alone, I would hire Victoria in an instant. She is independent but cooperative; she is committed to student learning; she is a hard worker and also well-organized; she is also highly personable and ethical. In sum, she will make an excellent colleague and one who will devote her efforts not only to her personal goals but also to those of the department as well…”
Eustace G. Thompson, Ph.D., Graduate Director & Assistant Professor, Foundations, Leadership, and Policy Studies, Hofstra University, NY
“I found her to be an absolute perfect professional, always with a positive disposition, easily approachable, great listening skills and one of the most knowledgeable educators I have ever met… I am proud to have work with her and feel I am a better educator as a result.”
Dan Grigsby, RW Course Curriculum Lead, Faculty Development Coach, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“Victoria Nesnick became a mentor to me. She was able to assess my strengths and weaknesses in a way that was astounding. Victoria had a knack for showing me how to see things in a new light, which opened me up to new possibilities. This quality helped me to improve as a teacher and grow as a person. Victoria is a creative and intuitive person and has a knowledge base that is second to none. She is very approachable and listens with true interest…”
Steve Eigner, Faculty Member, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“In 2012, the Institute of Audio Research (IAR) decided it would begin the process of applying to become a degree granting college. Hired as the Associate Dean of Instruction, Victoria was given the arduous task of preparing IAR’s faculty for this transition. She accepted this challenge and got right to work. Within no time, she gained the respect and trust of the entire faculty. This was due in no small part to her vast knowledge of pedagogy and her genuine approachability. In my personal conferences, Victoria was incredibly supportive. She always gave insightful feedback regarding my teaching, lesson plans and assessments. In addition, her suggestions regarding on-line and blended learning were very valuable. Above all, I found her willingness to listen and reflect on my responses to her comments to be both comforting and encouraging. Victoria has left a positive, lasting impact on IAR. I genuinely feel honored to have had the opportunity to work with her. Victoria’s experience is only outweighed by her benevolence. I have learned a great deal from her.”
Zack Goldberg, Chair of Curriculum and Instruction, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“It was immediately apparent that she exudes an esprit de corps…I could wax rhapsodically ad infinitum about her attributes…She is a human cornucopia, overflowing with an extraordinary sense of life and love of knowledge. When you meet her, you may not know it but you are in the presence of, as the saying goes, “an angel unannounced”.
Richard C. Blakin, Faculty Member, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“She brings integrity, honesty, moral/ethical character, fairness, transparency, curiosity, maturity, energy and enthusiasm for learning and sharing ideas to all that she undertakes. She also possesses noteworthy skills that will make her a valuable addition to any institution of higher education. I have been very favorably impressed with her…interpersonal skills as evident by her rapport with Hofstra’s diverse population of students, faculty, administrators, and staff; pedagogical skills in working with both graduate and undergraduate students…she’s goal oriented with a compelling vision for education, and technology skills…to increase student learning…Time and again, my departmental colleagues and I were struck by her work ethic and commitment to excellence…she is also research oriented and has sensitivity to the important policy issues in education…I have every confidence in Victoria’s ability to establish a productive rapport with your students, faculty, and administrators and to strengthen your programs and provide academic leadership…”
Donna Barnes, Professor, Hofstra University, NY
“I have found you to be a person who was easy to talk with and I was able to express myself without feeling uncomfortable. Your handouts provided me and other instructors with valuable information to use in effective classroom teaching…”
Ron Ajemian, Faculty Member, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“Whatever we spoke about never left her office. I trusted her enough to feel free to speak to her about anything regarding my job as an instructor…Dr. Nesnick always provided a plethora of teaching strategies that I can use on daily basis in my classes… Dr. Nesnick always encouraged me about my strengths as a teacher. She gave me tools to make me a better instructor so I can better engage with the students on a daily bases…”
Benedetto A. Caccavale, Instructor, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“Dr. Nesnick’s feedback and conversations were quite inspirational and powerful, and they continue to influence me to this day…Her name comes up repeatedly as an important influence for many instructors…”
Jeff Sultanof, MEMP Administrative Coordinator, Institute of Audio Research, NYC
“Victoria comes highly recommended. Her work with the University has inspired and encouraged our faculty to reach for their best in promoting best practices to advance the work of their students and advocate for their continued success…She is incredibly insightful in the array of topics that best meets the needs of higher education instructors. ”
Anne Mangahas, Ed.D., Associate Director of Teaching, Learning, and
Innovation for the Center of Advancement for Faculty Excellence,
University of La Verne, CA
“So much good stuff dotted throughout her thought-provoking workshop. Substantial yet easy to understand. Loved the discussion. Complicated things expressed clearly and from the heart. Victoria reached so many. I loved her empathy. Her comment on critical thinking was gold.”
Federal Employee, Federal Academy, NY
“Dr. Nesnick is a very warm and engaging speaker. She makes a very ‘safe’ environment for the sharing of ideas.”
Amanda Hally, Faculty, LIM College, NYC
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