Experience

York High School

• United States

• Head Soccer Coach

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  Yorktown, Virginia, United States As a longtime psychology professor, mentor, counselor, soccer player, high school and ECNL-RL soccer coach. I believe there are many biopsycho-social-emotional benefits that result from mentoring and coaching student athletes. In my current role as the Varsity Head Coach for the York High School Girls Soccer program, I have quickly established a culture of discipline, sportsmanship and competition. I my model my style around standards set by the legendary Pat Summit. I believe in genuine… Show more As a longtime psychology professor, mentor, counselor, soccer player, high school and ECNL-RL soccer coach. I believe there are many biopsycho-social-emotional benefits that result from mentoring and coaching student athletes. In my current role as the Varsity Head Coach for the York High School Girls Soccer program, I have quickly established a culture of discipline, sportsmanship and competition. I my model my style around standards set by the legendary Pat Summit. I believe in genuine feedback, hard work, fairness and perseverance. As a mentor and leader of young people I am dedicated to modeling strong moral character and celebrate teachable moments. I work so that the relationships the players’ form, and the life lessons that they learn together, will undoubtedly be with them far beyond their current days. I am adept in team strategy development, player coaching, and recruitment. Moreover, while my on-the-job experience has afforded me a well-rounded skill set, including first-rate leadership and communication skills, I excel at: • Fostering a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation, and responsibility. • Coordinating scheduling and facility use. • Scouting other teams for tactics and strategies. • Training student athletes during and out of season. • Recruiting student athletes who are well rounded, passionate and committed to a culture of team development. In addition to my experience and personal qualities, I have a solid educational foundation and a passion for women’s soccer. Show less



Thomas Nelson Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Associate Professor

  • Mar 2015 - Present

  Richmond, Virginia Area

• Professor

  • 2017 - Present



Live, Laugh and Love Life Coaching and Mediation

• Life Coach & Counselor

  • Jul 2015 - Present

  Yorktown Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced both success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive and understanding environment my peers are encouraged to unravel their stories and share their experiences. With support I seek to encourage my clients to take brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The ultimate goal of peer-mentored… Show more Conflict is inevitable.... we have all battled and faced both success and loss with loved ones, friends, family, school, employers, opposing teams and life! Life is all about challenge management, personal approach and flexibility. In a supportive and understanding environment my peers are encouraged to unravel their stories and share their experiences. With support I seek to encourage my clients to take brave steps toward positive growth and self-empowerment. The ultimate goal of peer-mentored life coaching is self-awareness and self-support... freeing us from conflict and guilt. Life coaching and mediation are processes that allow us to acknowledge our past, accept our present, and create our future. It can be viewed as a process of pruning back heavy branches that allow us to move and grow again. I've had to prune branches too... I am not perfect nor has my life always been. I have made mistakes and owned them, been divorced (and remarried), worked through 3 years of infertility, fought two cancers, and have lovingly supported my military spouse and our family. I wouldn't change a thing, as these are the experiences that have made me who I am today. Show less



Balance Life Coaching and Wellness Center

• Independent Business Owner

  • 2018 - Dec 2021

  3630 George Washington Memorial, Yorktown, VA 23692 Consultation/advising: relationship strengthening, conflict resolution, family systems, stress management, mediation, financial preparedness, life skills, career counseling, personality assessment, decision-making, prioritizing and goal-setting, educational guidance, college enrollment and preparedness, adolescent and youth relationship management, parenting, trauma, grief and loss, infertility, cancer loss, cancer support, life transitions, military deployment & reintegration, alcohol… Show more Consultation/advising: relationship strengthening, conflict resolution, family systems, stress management, mediation, financial preparedness, life skills, career counseling, personality assessment, decision-making, prioritizing and goal-setting, educational guidance, college enrollment and preparedness, adolescent and youth relationship management, parenting, trauma, grief and loss, infertility, cancer loss, cancer support, life transitions, military deployment & reintegration, alcohol, substance abuse and addiction assistance. Group classes are available please contact our office for additional information. Show less



Southern New Hampshire University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Instructor/Faculity Facilitator/Course Author - Psychology

  • 2009 - Dec 2021

  SNHU Online • Have taught over 60 sections of psychology to more than 2500 students online for SNHU • Taught online sections of 25-30 Introduction to Psychology students in Blackboard operating systems; in early years was responsible for course development and content • Developed classroom activities for exploration of psychological principle • Engaged in student outreach to ensure student success • Continuous evaluated highly by students and center faculty for creating a stimulating, fun, and… Show more • Have taught over 60 sections of psychology to more than 2500 students online for SNHU • Taught online sections of 25-30 Introduction to Psychology students in Blackboard operating systems; in early years was responsible for course development and content • Developed classroom activities for exploration of psychological principle • Engaged in student outreach to ensure student success • Continuous evaluated highly by students and center faculty for creating a stimulating, fun, and interesting online learning environment • Nominated as SNHU Adjunct of the Year in 2012 • Class taught: Introduction to Psychology, Psychology of Personality, Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Online Education with COCE class **My approach is “student focused” with emphasis on student-instructor engagement, outreach, and experiential education. Expert-level knowledge (and ability to train) in Blackboard course management systems. Show less



Hampton University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director of HU Online

  • Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Hampton, VA Provided leadership and strategic direction for HU Online marketing, recruitment, retention, curriculum development, faculty hiring and training while developing administrative protocol to support distant learning students, faculty support services and the university mission. Consulted with HU Online Director to improve University College’s institutional effectiveness in academic units, student support services and administration units through measurable, objective assessment and… Show more Provided leadership and strategic direction for HU Online marketing, recruitment, retention, curriculum development, faculty hiring and training while developing administrative protocol to support distant learning students, faculty support services and the university mission. Consulted with HU Online Director to improve University College’s institutional effectiveness in academic units, student support services and administration units through measurable, objective assessment and feedback. Collaborated with, and acting on behalf of HU Online Director, in interviewing third-party vendors such as SoftChalk, EduCase and PeopleSoft to formulate and execute deliverables for cutting-edge distance education programs, learning management systems and program platforms. Promoted student enrollment growth by recruiting at military, local, and other job placement fairs, while developing and implementing retention strategies and initiatives for HU Online. Developed faculty on-boarding process, faculty handbook, faculty compliance documents, Blackboard trainings and faculty certifications to support faculty in matrix-based delivery and assessment of HU Online distance education courses and instructor performance. Collaborated on tools for assessing student feedback, adjunct faculty and staff performance while implementing initiatives to improve overall performance in order to enhance online student experiences and set HU Online Standard of Excellent. Managed a diverse workplace and its personnel by modeling a positive and professional attitude while ensuring focus on a ‘Student-Enhanced Customer Service’ based perspective. Assisted with budgetary and fiscal operation of HU Online in guidance of allocations for travel and conference attendance, faculty hiring and incentivized training, small grants identification and main campus collaboration, and other-activity based oversight dealing in third-party negotiations and vendor contracts. Show less



Live, Laugh, and Love Counseling, LLC

• Director/Licensed Counselor/Therapist

  • Jan 2010 - 2012

  Private Practice in Colorado Springs, CO • Utilized individual, marital, group, and peer counseling techniques to enhance the life experiences and teach coping strategies to individuals suffering from distress related to multiple situational and organic issues. • Specialized Psychological Treatment: Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Co-occurring Disorders, Depression, Developmental Issues, Divorce, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling, Emotional Disturbances, Family Conflict, Grief or Loss… Show more • Utilized individual, marital, group, and peer counseling techniques to enhance the life experiences and teach coping strategies to individuals suffering from distress related to multiple situational and organic issues. • Specialized Psychological Treatment: Anxiety Disorders, Behavioral Issues, Child and Adolescent Therapy, Co-occurring Disorders, Depression, Developmental Issues, Divorce, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counseling, Emotional Disturbances, Family Conflict, Grief or Loss, Infertility Counseling, Intimacy Counseling, Military Deployment & Reintegration Counseling, Marriage and Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Trauma and PTSD, GLBTQ Show less



Colorado State University-Pueblo

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Senior Psychology Department Faculty

  • Jan 2009 - 2012

  • Taught upper-level sections of 20-30 Psychology majors; responsible for course content and presentation authorship • Developed classroom activities for exploration of psychological principle • Served as mentor for students entering the psychology workforce • Wrote student recommendations for graduate school • Continuous rated as one of the ‘best’ instructor by students and center faculty • Class taught: Abnormal Psychology, Behavior Modification, Child and Adolescent… Show more • Taught upper-level sections of 20-30 Psychology majors; responsible for course content and presentation authorship • Developed classroom activities for exploration of psychological principle • Served as mentor for students entering the psychology workforce • Wrote student recommendations for graduate school • Continuous rated as one of the ‘best’ instructor by students and center faculty • Class taught: Abnormal Psychology, Behavior Modification, Child and Adolescent Development, Group Dynamics, Human Growth and Development, Human Sexuality, Learning and Motivation, Psychology of the Exceptional Child, Personality Psychology, Social Psychology Show less



Colorado Technical University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Criminal Justice Faculty Lecturer

  • Jan 2008 - 2012

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area • Traditional lecturer of multiple sections of 30-40 Criminal Justice majors; responsible for course content and presentation authorship • Served as mentor for students entering the psychology workforce • Wrote student recommendations for graduate school • Continuous rated as one of the ‘best’ instructor by students and center faculty • Class taught: Abnormal Psychology, Child Abuse, Licit and Illicit Drugs, Social Psychology, Sociology of Social Problems, Study of Alcohol Use and… Show more • Traditional lecturer of multiple sections of 30-40 Criminal Justice majors; responsible for course content and presentation authorship • Served as mentor for students entering the psychology workforce • Wrote student recommendations for graduate school • Continuous rated as one of the ‘best’ instructor by students and center faculty • Class taught: Abnormal Psychology, Child Abuse, Licit and Illicit Drugs, Social Psychology, Sociology of Social Problems, Study of Alcohol Use and Abuse, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Introduction to Psychology Show less



Park University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Faculty Psychology

  • Jan 2005 - Dec 2008

  Hanscom AFB • Traditional lecturer of multiple sections of 10-20 university students; responsible for course content and presentation authorship • Class taught: Introduction to Guidance and Counseling, Tests and Measurements, Introduction to Psychology



Wayland Baptist University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Operations

  • Apr 2002 - Feb 2003

  Altus AFB, OK • Forged collaborative relationships with Air Force Leadership and local businesses in order to survey and develop new initiatives for Wayland Baptist University at Altus AFB, OK. • Evaluated Air Force base need through survey and forum feedback and then instituted two undergraduate programs and one graduate program for Wayland Baptist University during a two-year period. • Promoted student enrollment and campus growth by developing and implementing retention strategies and… Show more • Forged collaborative relationships with Air Force Leadership and local businesses in order to survey and develop new initiatives for Wayland Baptist University at Altus AFB, OK. • Evaluated Air Force base need through survey and forum feedback and then instituted two undergraduate programs and one graduate program for Wayland Baptist University during a two-year period. • Promoted student enrollment and campus growth by developing and implementing retention strategies and initiatives. • Developed strategic marketing campaign that increased site enrollment by 65% in a one-year period. • Retained enrolled student population by 90% over a two-year period resulting in WBU’s naming as the number one educational program at Altus AFB. • Managed academic operations for with 200 students and 20 adjunct faculty members. • Provided ongoing operational oversight for all aspects of adjunct faculty: qualifications, hiring, scheduling approval, training, evaluation and termination, when necessary • Implemented processes for team lead faculty evaluations and unanimous student feedback for annual faculty contract review. • Authorized student tuition assistance (TA) while promoting strong community relationships with United States Air Force Leadership, Commanders, First Sergeants and Civilian Personal office. • Worked in partnership with Wayland Baptist University main campus dean in formulating and executing university strategies for traditional, transfer and distance education programs. • Managed satellite campus university budget in funding and pay. Show less


Western Oklahoma State College
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Adjunct Faculty Sociology

  • 2000 - 2003


Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Director

  • 2000 - 2002

  Altus AFB, OK • Worked in partnership with ERAU University Director and the lead Air Force Education Officer in formulating and executing strategies for educational programs at Altus AFB, Lawton, OK. • Assisted in evaluation of compliance with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United States Air Force policies and procedures, ethical practices and accreditation criteria while staying current regarding changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. • Participated in hiring… Show more • Worked in partnership with ERAU University Director and the lead Air Force Education Officer in formulating and executing strategies for educational programs at Altus AFB, Lawton, OK. • Assisted in evaluation of compliance with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with United States Air Force policies and procedures, ethical practices and accreditation criteria while staying current regarding changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and policies. • Participated in hiring, supervision and training of approximately 30 ERAU faculty and staff. • Provided academic advising and transfer credit evaluations for approximately 100 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. • Developed, organized and held departmental meetings, addressing faculty and staff performance, feedback and initiatives which sought to evaluate and improve student climate. • Monitored and analyzed enrollment statistics while developing retention and recruitment strategies. • Academic advisor for 50 undergraduate students seeking enrollment and/or transfer credit assessment. Show less