Dependable Housing and Residence Life Professional
317-315-7204
Learn About Me
CALVIN R. WERTMAN
I’m thrilled to invite you to explore my work, skills and professional experience, and get to know a bit more about me.
Adaptable, restorative, and empathetic, I give 100% to every new project I take on. It’s my firm belief that a good challenge is a great opportunity to develop and improve, which is why I make a point of seeking out challenges in the professional realm as well as in my personal life.
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“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies in the world would also change. As a man changes his own nature, so does the attitude of the world change towards him. We need not wait to see what others do.”
Mahatma Ghandi
I am a Dependable and Competent Housing and Student Life Professional
A servant leader from southern Indiana, I approach each challenge with the same enthusiasm, desire to learn, and positive attitude you would want to find in the field. It is this, combined with my strong skill set and decade of housing experience, that I think would make me a valuable addition to any department.
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Deep interest and joy in working with learners;
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Sound knowledge of pedagogy and leadership development;
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Strong ability to monitor, assess, and strengthen student performance;
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Demonstrated competence in interacting and communicating effectively with college students;
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Values of dependability, excellence, and organization
I'm seeking a dynamic, mid-level, student-centered position in housing management and/or student life with a desire to take on multiple roles within an institution that values and focuses on student growth & success.
My Career
WORK EXPERIENCE
Area Coordinator w/ Community Service Collateral
Ashland University - August 2016 - May 2018
From adjudicating disciplinary processes to serving on the Behavior Intervention Team for Student Affairs, from creating a new damage tracking system to revitalizing RA Training for Residence Life, and from spearheading retention benchmarking research to orchestrating the orientation service project Feed Ashland, I have given my all to benefit my students and colleagues at Ashland University.
Residential Coordinator and Student Life Specialist
University of Evansville, July 2009 - May 2016
Over the years, I have been fortunate to work with and serve multiple colleagues, departments, and stakeholders. As a competent and versatile practitioner at UE, I fulfilled many roles in residential administration, event planning, conference organization and execution, student organization advising, student conduct, and staff selection and management. As an educator with a high ethic for care, I have prided myself on being approachable and accessible to my students, and I strive to cultivate spaces that challenge students to be brave, inclusive, and accountable.
10th Grade English/Language Arts and Yearbook Teacher
Southridge High School, August 2008 - May 2009
At SHS, I worked autonomously and collaboratively with colleagues to develop lessons and implement instruction that was coherent, purposeful, and engaging so that I could equip my students to think critically, read deeply, and write effectively.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“Calvin consistently meets and exceeds position expectations. He is a source of stability for his peers and can always be counted on for assistance and support.”
— Michael Tessier,
Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs
and Director of Housing and Residence Life, UE
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
M.A., CSP.
Bowling Green State University
2016-2018
The College Personnel Program at BGSU prepared me to be a competent, ethical, and well-rounded student affairs educator. I learned the historical content, theoretical frameworks, and professional disposition necessary to develop a positive and effective undergraduate learning experience.
B.S., Ed.
University of Evansville
2004-2008
UE's School of Education offers a challenging curriculum in a supportive environment, that prepared me to be an effective teacher with the pedagogical knowledge and skills I needed to succeed in any classroom.
STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE
European Higher Ed. Tour
May 2017
Developed awareness and understanding of European systems and institutions of higher education in France, Belgium, and Luxembourg and cultivated knowledge and skills with cultural diplomacy as a 4th Transatlantic Dialogue Conference attendee
Harlaxton College
Spring 2006 Semester
Improved personal independence and awareness of other cultures, languages, and political systems in the British Isles