Catherine Davis
Catherine Davis
Chair, English as a Second Language
Assistant Professor, English Skills/English as a Second Language
Biography
Catherine Davis began teaching at RCC in 1983 and joined the full-time faculty in 1991. She is particularly interested in the fields of developmental education, instructional technology and second-language learning. She also teaches Computer Studies.
A lifelong resident of Rockland County, Davis is proud to be a graduate of RCC’s Mentor/Talented Students Honors program. Davis has held many roles at RCC in addition to her teaching responsibilities. She was Director of the Tutoring Academic Support Center for 13 years, English Skills Coordinator for four years and chair of the Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee.
Education
- AA Liberal Arts, Rockland Community College, SUNY, 1980
- BA English, Manhattanville College, 1983
- MS Education with specialization in Reading, Long Island University, 1987
Awards
- Recognition for 30 years of dedicated service, RCC, 2012
- RCC Alumni Recognition Ceremony
Professional Accomplishments
- Chair, Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee, 2005-2006
- English Skills Coordinator, 1993-1997
- Former Director of RCC Tutoring Academic Support Center, 1997-2010
Presentations
Frequent presenter at RCC Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) workshops:
- Yugma: It Means Collaboration, 2010
- E-Portfolios, 2009
- Advanced Gmail Features, 2009
- Google Extras, 2011
- Introduction to Google Reader, 2011
Departments:
- English Skills:
- Faculty
- English as a Second Language:
- Chair
