Experience

Ferrum College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director of Teacher Education/Associate Professor of Teacher Education

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Teaching Faculty, Project Leader and Assessment Coordinator of Program Accreditation (CAEP), Curriculum Developer, Teacher Education Researcher Teaching Faculty, Project Leader and Assessment Coordinator of Program Accreditation (CAEP), Curriculum Developer, Teacher Education Researcher



Learning Design Ventures, LLC

• United States
• Professional Services

• Learning & Development Specialist

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  LDV is a learning and development consulting business. We focus on assisting Education Technology companies and Study Abroad Program providers with the design and delivering professional and career development needs. Here are two projects we are working on this summer: *Educational Technology Company (K-12): focus on becoming an "expert" in variety of digital curricula and deliver professional development sessions to teachers for mathematics and literacy programs. Assist with curriculum development when applicable. Aid districts in identifying student-centered data needs and customize professional development to address these needs. *Study Abroad Provider: assist with the supervision and evaluation of 25-30 college-age students who are completing internships in another country. Insure they complete internship requirements and pass assessments. Communicate with internship business leaders to communicate about the progress of each student. Inspire reflection on what it means to be a global citizen and an ambassador from the United States. Show less



Center for Teacher Effectiveness

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Professional Development Consultant

  • Jul 2020 - Dec 2021

  * Designed customized professional development training to aid educators in increasing student achievement through instituting a system for classroom management. * Empowered educators on how to improve behaviors of students in the classroom with specific strategies. * Delivered training on building student motivation, which increases student participation. * Introduced methods for creating an inclusive and equitable classroom where students are free to question and explore curricula. * Designed customized professional development training to aid educators in increasing student achievement through instituting a system for classroom management. * Empowered educators on how to improve behaviors of students in the classroom with specific strategies. * Delivered training on building student motivation, which increases student participation. * Introduced methods for creating an inclusive and equitable classroom where students are free to question and explore curricula.



Averett University

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Associate Professor of Education (Tenured)

  • Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

  * Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate level courses related to secondary methods, curriculum development, content area reading, research methods, philosophy of education with an emphasis in technology integration. * Supervised and evaluated student teachers while participating in field experiences in the community districts surrounding the university. * Mentored teacher candidates and program graduates through the career development process. Placement of teacher candidates was nearly 99%. * Chaired the "Educator of the Year" planning and selection committees, which consisted of disseminating information to local superintendents, collecting applications and submitting to the selection committee. * Utilized project management skills while working with department members on collecting and analyzing data for the self-study report required by the national accrediting agency, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). * Conducted scholarly activities and outreach opportunities for the university, local community and the field of education. Show less



Radford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• External Grants Program Evaluator

  • Jun 2008 - Nov 2018

  * Designed and developed a customized online survey utilizing Qualtrics to evaluate professional development training, knowledge and skills provided by program leaders. * Managed evaluation project from the beginning of the grant cycle until the end with project leaders, educators, and other stakeholders.* Collected and analyzed survey data. Each grant focused on working with elementary, middle and high school personnel.* Composed final evaluation reports submitted to the Improving Teaching Quality State Grants through which the grant funding was provided. * Organized and attended relevant workshops or conferences related to the grant. Show less

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2007 - May 2008

  * Delivered and evaluated teacher candidates during in-person instruction on human development.



Averett University

• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Professor of Education (Tenure-Track)

  • Aug 2012 - May 2018

  * Designed and delivered undergraduate and graduate level courses related to secondary methods, curriculum development, content area reading, research methods, philosophy of education with an emphasis in technology integration. * Mentored teacher candidates and program graduates through the career development process. The employment rate for teacher candidates in the secondary program was about 99%. * Conducted scholarly activities and outreach opportunities for the university, community and field of education. * Acted as the interim instructional technologist for two years and provided needs-based training, as well as just-in-time training based on identified needs within the university setting. Show less



Virginia Tech

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor/Instructional Designer Faculty Development Institute

  • Dec 2008 - Jul 2012

  * Designed and taught instructional technology workshops for faculty, staff and graduate students. * Created and collected evaluations for weekly short courses. * Maintained and edited content for the departmental website and Wiki. * Designed and taught instructional technology workshops for faculty, staff and graduate students. * Created and collected evaluations for weekly short courses. * Maintained and edited content for the departmental website and Wiki.



Roanoke College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Adjunct Professor of Education

  • Jan 2005 - May 2010

  * Delivered and evaluated in-person courses dealing with foundations of education, secondary instructional methods, and elementary Language Arts. * Supervised and evaluated student teachers and interns in community schools near the college. * Delivered and evaluated in-person courses dealing with foundations of education, secondary instructional methods, and elementary Language Arts. * Supervised and evaluated student teachers and interns in community schools near the college.