Resume
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Learning Technologies (Summer 2012 - May 2016)
- University of North Texas 4.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Dissertation Transmedia STEM Intervention Book in Middle School for Educational Change
- Developed a STEM Transmedia curriculum book with a team as part of a NSF grant, then implemented and evaluated the books effectiveness in a middle school classroom setting for dissertation.
- Successfully completed dissertation defense November 25, 2015
- Honors day award for outstanding doctoral student in learning technologies research project
- 3rd place in graduate exhibit in the Computer Science and Information Technology category
- Masters of Science in Instructional Technology (Fall 2007 – August 2011)
- University of Houston Clear Lake 4.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Interned with the university instructional design team to help professors move learning management systems and prepare online content.
- Hired to stay on for the remainder of the summer post internship.
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (Fall 2002 – 2007)
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi - Cumulative GPA of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale
- Houston Community College Transfer Hours- GPA 4.0 on a 4.0 scale
Associate of Arts degree in General Studies (Fall 2020)
- Austin Community College
- Scholastic Leadership
Associate of Arts in Teaching (Spring 2021)
- Austin Community College
- Scholastic Leadership
- EC-6 Grade Levels
Additonal Educational Experiences
- Austin Community College
- Certificate in Management- Management Specialties Leadership (Fall 2020)
- Occupational Skills Award (Sept 2020)
- University of Texas at Austin College of Education
- Youth and Community Studies Fellow (Fall 2021)
Work History
- Instructional Developer, Project Lead The Way, Indianapolis, IN (Janurary 2017 - October 2023)
- Collaborated with a team to develop digital first courses including:
- Collection, analysis, and implementation of feedback during course Alpha and Beta processes
- Corresponding trainings both online and in person for a network of teachers to use across the United States
- Review and creation of formative and summative course assessment items
- Developing databases for standards and frameworks to show course learning objectives and connections
- Assisted work in multiple pathways and grade levels by developing Scratch simulations, distance learning support, and core training experiences
- Worked with organizational partners to assist in the implementation of their hardware and software in courses
- Participated in creation and review of assessment items
- Selected to participate as a Strategic Framework Implementation Council member
- Educator (Fall 2008 – Fall 2016)
- Department Chair
- Prepared, taught, and assessed STEM lessons and labs at middle and high school
- Taught science, computer science, and math remediation
- Team teaching and mentoring of new teachers
- Sponsored a gamer club, robotics club, and science club
- Assisted teachers with their technology integration
- Assisted and made district tutorials and presentations to facilitate technology integration
- Grader for the University of North Texas - Department of Learning Technologies (Spring 2016)
- Communication with professor and students
- Assign grades based on professor expectations, rubrics, and student product
- Supporting students to be successful in the course
- Project Lead The Way Master Teacher for Introduction to Computer Science (Summer 2016 - December 2016)
- Support teacher instruction of computer science
- use experience and demonstrate instructional practices to support curriculum
- Travel as needed throughout the USA to work with affiliate universities to provide training
- Instructional Design Internship,University of Houston CL, Clear Lake, Texas (Summer 2011)
- Worked with Instructional Designers and faculty to prepare Online classes
- Designed courses in Blackboard 9.1
- Used Respondus to upload and prepare assessments
- Various Microsoft Office products
- Performing Arts Center Operations Manager Student Intern, Corpus Christi, Texas (August 2005 - December 2006)
- Developed training modules, manual, and necessary paperwork
- Supervised group of students in scheduling and performing their job responsibilities
- Established a template to track student work hours
- Assisted in the successful front of house operations of live shows
- Student Teaching (Fall 2006)
- Lesson Planning, teaching, and small group instruction
- High school Math and ELA resource classroom
- Middle school Math resource classroom
- Texas Association of Future Educators (Fall 2001 - Spring 2002)
- Half a day as a high school student I assisted teaching at an elementary school
- Math and ELA resource classroom working with students one-to-one and small group on interventions
- assisted teaching in a kindergarten classroom
- Lesson Plan Contest Champion at the State Conference
Texas Educator Certifications
- Master Technology Teacher (K-12)
- Mathematics/Physical Science/Engineering (6-12)
- Computer Science (8-12)
- Special Education (Grades EC-12)
- Mathematics/Science (Grades 4-8)
- English as a Second Language Supplemental (K-12)
Skills
- Lifelong learner who strives to continually improve
- Team player who does well working in groups or individually
- Creating and implementing engaging curriculum to meet learners’ needs
- Writing and applying for grants
- Knowledgeable with the Internet and e-mail
- Experienced with Learning Management Systems, as a designer, instructor, and student using:
- Canvas
- Blackboard
- Moodle
- Schoology
- WebCT
- Google Classroom
- Skilled in variety of Software:
- Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and Google Drive products
- Familiar with Autodesk Inventor, Tinkercad, and 3D printing
- Aptitude and experience in various media programs:
- Articulate Storyline and Rise 360
- Adobe products including Captivate and Photoshop
- Video Editing software including iMovie, Windows Movie Maker, and Camtasia
- Website creation such as Dreamweaver
- Producing products with Python, RobotC, VEXcode, App Inventor, Trinkets, HTML, and CSS
Other Skills.
- Researching, reporting, and presenting on learning technologies and current teaching strategies.
- Creating and implementing engaging curriculum to meet learners’ needs with considerations to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging in both online and face-to-to face environments.
- Assessing learning progress and adapting curriculum and instruction to help learners succeed.
- Makerspaces utilizing 3D printers and Tinkercad.
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