Experience

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  USDA Aphis Veterinary Services

  • Supervisory Education Specialist, Chief Learning Officer

    • Jun 2023 - Present

    Serves as Branch Chief for the Professional People Training (PPT) within Veterinary Services (VS); provides overall guidance and direction to PPT, while overseeing the development and execution of training programs for VS personnel.

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  U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Instructional Systems Designer (ISD)

    • Jun 2019 - Jun 2023
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    Executed the DHS Joint Duty Program (JDP) Cross-Functional Task Force, an effort to include over 30 representatives across the DHS enterprise for the purpose of developing strategy, policy, and evaluations for total force support (i.e., personnel, equipment, facilities, budget, and other resource requirements) for the development and implementation of a DHS JDP training course.Developed the curriculum and designed the DHS JDP Online Training Course for selected applicants on JDAs. The purpose of the course is to provide selected applicants with the knowledge, resources, and information to successfully complete a JDA. The goals are to build a common understanding of the following: DHS JDP; DHS Enterprise and the responsibilities of each of the Support Components; mission, vision, and the primary responsibilities of each of the Operational Components; and mission, Joint Operational Areas, and the primary responsibilities of each of the DHS Joint Task Forces.Executed DHS JDP Director’s Quarterly Webinar series that includes 1-hour sessions per quarter on Resiliency, Coaching, Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and other topics as determined by training needs assessment.Designed the DHS JMFP Online Resource Site for Site Visit II: Baltimore/Fort McHenry due to the cancellation of travel because of COVID-19. The purpose of this online resource site is to provide Cohort Two students key information to include: dates and times for each of the Adobe Connect sessions, session overviews and agendas, Department Plan Development Process online modules, Capstone Project instructions, and Professional Library.Designed the DHS Online Planners Course. The purpose of this course is to train Department planners the fundamentals of homeland security planning. Each of the 8 modules include: Terminal Learning Objectives (TLOs), formative assessments for practical scenario-based exercises, summative assessments, Professional Library, and an end-of-module evaluation.

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  DoDEA

  • DoDEA HQ

  • Instructional Designer

    • Jun 2009 - Jun 2019
    • DoDEA HQ

    Developed and facilitated training for Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs), program directors, and instructional systems specialists in curriculum/content development, designing and adapting instructional strategies when traditional approaches are ineffective, and conducting job task and cognitive task analysis for agency-wide training and professional development. Collaborated with SMEs to conduct needs/audience analysis, develop training objectives and course/product outline, design course/product content, and develop formative and summative assessment items. Provided coaching, customer support, and just in-time technical support in utilizing the agency’s Learning Management System (LMS), and a variety of innovative technology solutions. Developed and designed agency-wide online training and professional development modules and courses using rapid eLearning software meeting SCORM compliance, copyright, Section 508, and required laws, rules, regulations, and standards such as DoD-IT, and mobile responsiveness. Utilized Rapid eLearning Authoring Tools to design courses and interactive learning products used in a face to face, blended, and virtual learning environment. I have extensive expertise in utilizing the following: Adobe Creative Cloud (Dreamweaver, Audition, Fireworks, Photoshop, InDesign, LiveCycle, Bridge, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro), Adobe Captivate 2017, Adobe Presenter, and the applications in Articulate 360 (Rise, Storyline, QuizMaker, Studio, and Replay). Author-of and quarterly maintained the DoDEA HQ Instructional Design Guide for Professional Learning which contains standard operational procedures for Instructional System Design (IDS) processes, product/courseware development, quality assurance procedures, and style guides for system-wide training and professional development.

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  Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS)

  • Sullivans School, Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan

  • Education Technologist

    • Aug 2004 - Jun 2009
    • Sullivans School, Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan

    Managed the Pacific Technology Project for the Sullivans School, a five year pilot program, for classroom sets of wireless laptops; Scope of effort included: training classroom teachers in technology integration, partnering with IT to ensure functionality of laptops, and coordinating with the Pacific Area Office for funding and resources. Developed training for administrators and educators serving in schools within the Yokosuka Complex to effectively integrate technology during instructional time. Collaborated with teachers to integrate technology with students during instruction. Examples: coaching, mentoring, co-teaching, and authoring lessons integrating technology.Delivered multiple presentations and work sessions at Educators’ Day in the Pacific region and lectures through Michigan State University in Plymouth, England. Developed, designed, and instructed 14 graduate-level courses through San Diego University for educators to complete annual certification requirements for licensure. Course delivery platforms utilized face to face, online, and blended/hybrid models. Examples: Web Design, Technology and Leadership, ePortfolios: Tools for Design, Designing Teaching for Understanding, Integrating Technology into the Classroom Using the Backwards Design Unit, and Multimedia Design and Development.

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  Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS)

  • Sullivans School, Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan

  • Teacher

    • Aug 2002 - Jun 2004
    • Sullivans School, Yokosuka Navy Base, Japan

    Served as Curriculum Implementation Facilitator (CIF). Responsibilities included: facilitating with DoDDS Pacific Education Division personnel to deliver face to face learning modules in curriculum implementation and standards-based instruction to school faculty, promoting and exemplifying selected models of staff development for follow-up training in the school such as peer coaching, action research, peer observations, study groups, co-planning/co-teaching, and demonstration teaching.Served as the Chairperson of the School Improvement Leadership Team (SILT), and the Grade-Level Division Chair.

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  Durham Public Schools

  • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

  • Academically Intellectually Gifted Teacher (AIG)

    • Jul 2000 - Jun 2002
    • Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    Served as the Teacher of Academically Intellectually Gifted (AIG) for middle school students in Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Provided coaching and consultation to Durham Public Schools district personnel for improving the quality of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning opportunities for students, and Gifted Education. Coordinated in-service teacher workshops in the areas of Computer Literacy and Technology, Wired for Learning, Writing Across the Curriculum, Balanced Literacy, and Curriculum Differentiation. Served as the Neal Middle School Webmaster in developing an online comprehensive profile of Neal Middle School as well as educational links to all of Durham Public School System.

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  Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS)

  • John O. Arnn Elementary School, Camp Zama, Japan

  • Teacher

    • Aug 1998 - Jun 2000
    • John O. Arnn Elementary School, Camp Zama, Japan

    Coordinated grade-level collaborative planning time for teachers to examine student work following the Looking at Student Work (LASW) protocol.Sponsored Student Council, a student-driven committee focused on leadership, cultural inclusion, and academic achievement.

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  Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS)

  • Stearley Heights Elementary School, Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan

  • Teacher

    • Aug 1997 - Jun 1998
    • Stearley Heights Elementary School, Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan

    Served as sixth-grade classroom teacher, and sponsored the school-wide Safety Patrol Committee ensuring the safety of over 500 students to and from school each day.

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  United States Air Force

  • Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

  • Pharmacy Technician

    • Nov 1993 - Nov 1996
    • Patrick Air Force Base, Florida

    Performed Pharmacy Technician duties ensuring the accurate functioning and maintenance of 225 automated medication-counting units, crucial to the filling of 56,000 prescriptions monthly; an increase of 15,000 a month. Contributed to the filling of 600,000 prescriptions annually; making Patrick AFB Pharmacy one of the most productive pharmacies in all of the United States Air Force. Supervised and trained 75 Red Cross Volunteers, coordinated a weekly work schedule, maintained individual job-performance portfolios, and instructed training seminars saving Patrick Air Force Satellite Pharmacy staff over 1,000 personnel hours a month. Instrumental to the Patrick Satellite Pharmacy Contributed being rated “Excellent” by the June 1994 Health Services Inspection. Directed the archiving of all prescriptions for the past three years according to Air Force Regulation ensuring quick and easy access to the same prescriptions in emergency situations. Contributed to the enrollment of over 1,000 new patients monthly into the Composite Health Care Computer System (CHCS). Tutored service personnel in preparing for Professional Military Education (PME) and Career Development Course (CDC) Exams.Served on the Patrick Air Force Base Honor Guard.