Director of Innovative Technologies & STEM Outreach

• Mar 2019 - Present

Director of STEM

• Jan 2018 - Present

Developmental Math Instructor

• Jan 2015 - Present

I provide instruction and tutoring using real-world examples of math for students.

Adjunct Mathematics Instructor

• Aug 2011 - Present

I collaborate with instructors and tutors to deliver developmental mathematics instruction in flex-schedule learning labs and traditional lecture settings. Additionally, I tutor students in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and physics. I collaborate with instructors and tutors to deliver developmental mathematics instruction in flex-schedule learning labs and traditional lecture settings. Additionally, I tutor students in college algebra, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and physics.

Graduate Researcher and Teaching Assistant

• Aug 2004 - May 2007

• Developed and analyzed experimentally-derived ankle foot orthoses models for computer simulations and wrote custom computer code to integrate with previously-developed human gait simulations • Collaborated with researchers in biomechanics, physical therapy and robotics to investigate novel methods for stroke gait rehabilitation • Assisted with teaching and evaluating undergraduate engineering students in Statics and Mechanics of Solids during labs, recitations and individual tutoring sessions Show less

Research Assistant

• Jun 2002 - May 2003

• Collaborated with laboratory staff to test, evaluate and troubleshoot a remotely controlled underwater robotic camera for neutral buoyancy research • Performed diagnostics and analyzed satellite formation flying simulation data using a six-CPU cluster • Worked with a team to operate a remote underwater camera • Collaborated with laboratory staff to test, evaluate and troubleshoot a remotely controlled underwater robotic camera for neutral buoyancy research • Performed diagnostics and analyzed satellite formation flying simulation data using a six-CPU cluster • Worked with a team to operate a remote underwater camera

Technical Projects Manager

• Apr 1997 - Apr 2001

• Collaborated with writers, graphic artists, programmers, television and web editors, and producers to develop eductional websites for Discovery Channel, National Geographic and US News • Increased production efficiency by authoring and debugging custom tools for automating webpage updates and image processing using a relational database in MySQL, ASP, and CFML • Coordinated with expert consultants to develop instructional materials for television and web productions • Collaborated with writers, graphic artists, programmers, television and web editors, and producers to develop eductional websites for Discovery Channel, National Geographic and US News • Increased production efficiency by authoring and debugging custom tools for automating webpage updates and image processing using a relational database in MySQL, ASP, and CFML • Coordinated with expert consultants to develop instructional materials for television and web productions

Outreach Coordinator, Teacher

• Aug 1994 - May 1996

• Co-developed and implemented annual budgets, marketing plans, logistics and guidelines for educational outreach programs • Co-authored science and math curriculum for grades K-12 and post-secondary continuing education programs • Trained and supervised instructors and managed program issues both on location and remotely • Team-taught with on-site educators in science/technology-themed school programs in Oklahoma and north Texas • Co-developed and implemented annual budgets, marketing plans, logistics and guidelines for educational outreach programs • Co-authored science and math curriculum for grades K-12 and post-secondary continuing education programs • Trained and supervised instructors and managed program issues both on location and remotely • Team-taught with on-site educators in science/technology-themed school programs in Oklahoma and north Texas

Teacher

• Jun 1991 - Aug 1994

• Trained instructors and counselors • Co-authored science and math curriculum for space science lessons • Coordinated and served as lead instructor for “Operation Success”, a program for at-risk teens • Trained instructors and counselors • Co-authored science and math curriculum for space science lessons • Coordinated and served as lead instructor for “Operation Success”, a program for at-risk teens

Mathematics Teacher

• Aug 1991 - May 1992

• Developed instructional games, puzzles and cross-disciplinary applications to enhance instruction in Algebra I and II • Evaluated student performance and held regular conferences with parents and students • Served as Mu Alpha Theta co-sponsor • Developed instructional games, puzzles and cross-disciplinary applications to enhance instruction in Algebra I and II • Evaluated student performance and held regular conferences with parents and students • Served as Mu Alpha Theta co-sponsor