Experience

Horry-Georgetown Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Academic Services

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  My current role encompasses several different positions: Director of Faculty Development, Director of Instructional Design, Director of Distance Learning, and Professional Development Coordinator.In this role, I- directly supervise up to 5 employees- coordinate and facilitate monthly professional development for faculty, including in-service at least 3 times a year- personally conduct 15-20 training sessions or workshops each year for faculty- created and facilitate new onboarding program for new incoming faculty- coordinate and facilitate Adjunct Faculty Orientation and New Full-time Faculty Orientation- oversee quality control of distance learning courses and ensure compliance with all accrediting bodies, including SACS and NC-SARA- submit NC-SARA application and data reports annually- collaborate with faculty, Department Chairs, Academic Deans, and other key stakeholders in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality courses in all modalities- assist Chairs and Deans with narratives and data for program accreditations, including Nursing and other Health Science programs- maintain the Distance Learning Faculty Manual and Distance Learning Student Guidebook- oversee the Student Success and Tutoring Center (through its Director) Show less

• Director of Instructional Design and Professional Development Coordinator

  • Mar 2020 - Jul 2022

  In this role, which has continued as part of my Director of Academic Services responsibilities, I- managed campus faculty and staff training centers, including recruiting, hiring, and training staff- created and maintained Virtual Training Center in March 2020 when campuses were closed due to COVID-19- supervised instructional design staff and processes- created and facilitated the Distance Learning Online Certification program for faculty- created and oversaw the Open Educational Resources (OER) course development process- maintained and facilitated the LMS training course for new faculty- implemented faculty and staff development programming to support college mission, vision, values, goals, and objectives- designed, implemented, and conducted workshops, seminars, and webinars on various educational topics- maintained standardized college course-related documents, including Instructional Packages (“syllabi”) and Course Observation Forms (ensuring accessibility compliance with WCAG, Section 508, and the Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA])- trained and supported faculty in creating/updating documents and content to ensure compliance with WCAG, Section 508, and the ADA- provided course development assistance and faculty training in course design, online instruction, and LMS usage for delivery of instruction- collaborated with faculty in the design, development, and implementation of high-quality courses in all modalities- provided direction on teaching strategies, use of instructional technologies, implementation of third-party products, and other courseware features to enhance content design and delivery Show less

• Instructional Designer & Professor of English

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

  In this role, I- taught two English classes each semester (in-person and/or online)- assisted faculty in course development, especially design of online courses- supported faculty in improving their instruction in the classroom and/or online through individual and/or group consultations- created and facilitated the Distance Learning Online Certification program for faculty- provided professional development and workshops for faculty- assisted administration in various projects to ensure achievement of learning outcomes and effective instructional techniques (advising processes, active shooter orientation/training, etc.) Show less

• Assistant Chair, Department of Communications, and Professor of English

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  In this role, I- supervised 10-20 adjunct faculty members and 2 full-time faculty each semester- recruited, hired, and trained adjunct faculty new to the college- developed and maintained standardized curriculums for Developmental English courses (ENG 032 & ENG 100) and Freshman Seminar (COL 105), including standardized calendars and assignments for each course- created standardized midterm and final exams for Developmental English courses- provided and scheduled professional development opportunities for departmental faculty members- collaborated with textbook publishers to create customized textbooks for our Developmental English and Freshman Seminar courses- maintained strong working relationships with textbook publishers and other vendors- taught four English courses each semester (in-person and online) Show less

• Professor of English

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2016

  - taught five English courses each semester (in-person, hybrid, and online)- taught General Psychology courses (PSY 201) as an overload when needed- developed and maintained the template for the online General Psychology course (PSY 201) for all adjunct faculty members to use- incorporated use of Google Docs in online group projects to improve collaboration, student interaction, and students’ communication and technology skills- assigned online students to create narrated presentations, instructional videos, etc. to enhance their technological skills and better prepare them for the workforce- conducted mock interviews via video conference to emphasize importance of interview skills and enhance students’ technology skills Show less



Coastal Carolina University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Associate of English

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  In this role, I taught five composition courses (blend of ENGL 101 [Composition], ENGL 102 [Literature], ENGL 211 [Technical Communications]) each semester (in-person and online) In this role, I taught five composition courses (blend of ENGL 101 [Composition], ENGL 102 [Literature], ENGL 211 [Technical Communications]) each semester (in-person and online)



University of Alabama at Birmingham

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Assistant (English Instructor & Tutor)

  • Oct 2007 - May 2009

  In this role, I - taught 1 composition course each semester (ENG 101 or Remedial English) - tutored students one-on-one in the university’s English Resource Center In this role, I - taught 1 composition course each semester (ENG 101 or Remedial English) - tutored students one-on-one in the university’s English Resource Center