Senior Research Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Senior Research Manager

• Oct 2021 - Present

Research Assistant Professor

• Dec 2017 - Jun 2021

• Designed research and evaluation projects: understanding and allocating appropriate resources to complete the work. • Managed a staff of qualitative research specialists-scripted email protocols, interview guides, analysis plans, and interpretation and writing. • Created ethical storage and management processes for text and visual data. • Trained staff/faculty/graduate students in interpretive research (data collection and analysis methods). • Supported basic and advanced software use to enhance analysis and discovery and patterns of insights from data sets. • Implemented valid survey design techniques using Qualtrics interface. • Designed, collected, analyzed, and authored evaluation components for the annual Superintendents’ Early Childhood Plan reports. • Developed amiable relationships with internal and external stakeholders across research and evaluation projects to facilitate evaluation and programming. • Participant sampling. • Creation of IRB documents and materials for school district approval processes. • Mentored graduate/undergraduate students for the Institute as the graduate student navigator. Show less

Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research Specialist

• Sep 2012 - Sep 2017

• Created, managed, and maintained the qualitative database consisting of all interview audio files, transcripts, documents, and notes. • Trained and sustained the skills of five professional qualitative interviewers. • Mentored UCARE students in research methods. • Authored research and interview questions and guided participant selection. • Completed CITI & RCR training and contributed to the necessary IRB documents. • Analyzed, interpreted, and composed research reports. • Created, managed, and maintained the qualitative database consisting of all interview audio files, transcripts, documents, and notes. • Trained and sustained the skills of five professional qualitative interviewers. • Mentored UCARE students in research methods. • Authored research and interview questions and guided participant selection. • Completed CITI & RCR training and contributed to the necessary IRB documents. • Analyzed, interpreted, and composed research reports.

Assistant Director-William H Thompson Scholars Learning Community

• Feb 2017 - Aug 2017

• Composed original educational assessments and administered these assessments to undergraduate students. • Recorded and compiled student data in appropriate databases (Excel & SPSS). • Analyzed student data to assess growth and change over time (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods data).• Wrote reports detailing student progress.• Composed annual report describing activities and progress.• Created institutional SOPs for staff and mentor roles to ensure continuity.• Taught UCARE students research methods.• Advised undergraduate students and directed them toward opportunities and resources. Show less

Program Evaluator

• May 2014 - Jan 2017

• Collected, analyzed, and interpreted qualitative & mixed methods data.• Conducted in-person observations. • Wrote evaluation questions, recommendations, and reports for a science education program.• Assessed formative and summative program outcomes.• Utilized qualitative software (MAXQDA & NVIVO).• Consulted for epidemiology and virology research projects.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Aug 2004 - Aug 2013

Director OQMMR (Office of Qualitative & Mixed Methods Research) • Held meetings with clients and worked collaboratively to create viable research plans. • Analyzed, interpreted, and composed research reports. • Created and managed office budget, including rate calculations, invoicing, and service agreements. • Co-taught Introduction to Qualitative Methods (900K) Assisted with the Journal of Mixed Methods Research-maintaining accurate records of submitted manuscripts, screening articles for editors, proofreading final copies prior to publication, and corresponding with editorial board members and reviewers. Methodological writing on qualitative and mixed methods research including book chapters and edits to and research for books written by John Creswell and Vicki Plano Clark based on my advanced knowledge and experience with qualitative and mixed methods research design. Advanced qualitative (case study and grounded theory) and mixed methods analysis (data integration techniques). Consulted with clients (students/faculty) on projects through the office. Advanced qualitative (grounded theory) using specialized qualitative/mixed methods software (MAXQDA10). Theory development. Instrument development including cognitive interviews and pilot testing. Reliability analysis of the instrument using SPSS & MPlus. Creation of final instrument. Mixed methods data analysis. Report and manuscript writing. Mentored junior staff/students in the office. Developed the online graduate Youth Development course Program Design, Implementation, & Evaluation including course layout, content modules, syllabus and some assignments, discussion board topics and forums, and course evaluation tools. Assisted in the teaching and course management of graduate and undergraduate courses in Family and Consumer Sciences: including answering student questions, grading discussion board postings and submitted assignments, recording student grades, and presenting units of material. Show less

Adjunct instructor & Online Course Developer

• Oct 2002 - Feb 2005

Taught the courses Working with Families, Health, Safety, & Nutrition, Observation, Assessment & Guidance, and Preschool Child Development. Created and restructured class formats, authored notes, wrote assignment guidelines, worksheets, & exams. Maintained accurate student records, graded all coursework, and contacted students when necessary. Scheduled guest speakers and selected educational videos to broaden student perspectives on class topics. Utilized multimedia technology in the classroom. - Developed five online courses for Early Childhood program. Wrote instructor and student manuals for navigating online courses in online course interface. Lead online education training workshop sessions for Early Childhood faculty member in online pedagogy. Show less

Site Supervisor

• Feb 2003 - Sep 2003

Coordinated two after-school programs (and one summer program) for school-age youth in elementary school settings. Oversaw the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children. Completed all paperwork necessary to meet federal grant requirements. Organized and lead parent involvement groups. Coordinated two after-school programs (and one summer program) for school-age youth in elementary school settings. Oversaw the implementation of developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children. Completed all paperwork necessary to meet federal grant requirements. Organized and lead parent involvement groups.