Experience

Colorado State University Global

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Adjunct Associate Professor

  • Jun 2010 - Present

  Via distance learning, using "BlackBoard" and "Pronto", teach, grade and manage: "Environmental Conservation" to undergraduate students fulfilling their general education Science requirement. This course teaches the basic principles of ecology and current issues relating to the use of natural resources and environmental problems. "Environmental Conservation - Lab" to undergraduate students fulfilling their general education Science requirement. This course provides experiential learning activities to understand some of the interactions and interrelationships among the components of populations, communities and ecosystems while facilitating the development of personal awareness of the relationships that the students have with the natural world. Show less



University of Maryland Global Campus

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Associate Professor

  • Jan 2001 - Present

  Via distance learning, using proprietary software ("WebTycho"), teach, grade and manage: "Selection and Evaluation of Biotechnology Projects" to students working towards a Master in Technology Management. This course applies the methodologies of technology assessment, project management and data auditing within the area of biotechnology. "Project Communications Management" to students working towards a Masters in Program Management. This course teaches the methods and the skills needed to manage the human elements within project management and provides an overview of conflict resolution and negotiation processes. Show less



Merlin Science

• Director

  • Jan 1996 - Present

  Merlin Science currently offers three courses - each targeted to a differed level of education, so you are sure to find something that meets your needs and satisfies your curiosity. Principles of Alchemy (Chemistry), Merlin's first course, is very popular among homeschoolers because it presents an important "foundation science" in a friendly and fun manner with minimal math. * Principles of Astronomy is also enjoyed by homeschoolers but is more popular among hobbyists and high schools. This course is a little more advanced than Principles of Alchemy (Chemistry) but still written at a level suitable for 8th grade reading skills. * Principles of Genetics is Merlin's most advanced course and is intended for university-level studies although it assumes only a minor amount of prior knowledge, so might be enjoyed by others looking for lessons in this fascinating area of Biology. Show less



Dundee College. Dundee. United Kingdom

• Learning/Production Editor

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Ensured that the open/flexible learning materials meet specific criteria, was logical in layout (following a clear learning path, with appropriate number of self-assessment questions and answers, activities and tutor marked assessments) and in a framework suitable for DTP (Desk Top Publishing) staff. Ensured that the materials were accurate (as both a peer-reviewer and proof-reader) and that the documentation was complete. Ensured that the open/flexible learning materials meet specific criteria, was logical in layout (following a clear learning path, with appropriate number of self-assessment questions and answers, activities and tutor marked assessments) and in a framework suitable for DTP (Desk Top Publishing) staff. Ensured that the materials were accurate (as both a peer-reviewer and proof-reader) and that the documentation was complete.



Edinburgh Napier University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Teaching Associate (Permanent post = “tenured”)

  • Feb 1998 - Nov 2000

  Sole instructor for (1st year) “Genetics”, and assisted the labs for (2nd year) “Biochemistry” and (1st year) “Microscopy/Dissection”. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students. Chairman of the Flexible Learning Committee. Lead development of the department's flexible (distance) learning modules. This role drew upon my Internet knowledge and my web-design skills as well as my experience with DTP and distance learning programs. We created materials to teach university students “Molecular Genetics”, “Immunology” and “Food Microbiology” as well as a series of booklets teaching “Biotechnology” to teachers (who then taught “Biotechnology” to their high school students). Coordinated the programs and worked with a variety of other instructors to produce high-quality learning materials both on the Internet and as books. Created a "virtual classroom environment" for student support over the Internet (using a software package called “FirstClass”). Created a business plan to start a Medical School catering to US students (based upon the overall concept of “Caribbean Medical Schools” but to British standards). Show less



Saba University School of Medicine. Saba, Netherlands-Antilles

• Associate Professor

  • Feb 1997 - Sep 1997

  Taught “Medical Genetics” to 25-30 medical students (6 lecture hours per week). I was the sole instructor for this class; teaching the principles and concepts upon which clinical genetic practice (diagnosis, treatment and counseling) is based. Presented several lectures in “Medical Physiology” and “Medical Biochemistry”. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students. Taught “Medical Genetics” to 25-30 medical students (6 lecture hours per week). I was the sole instructor for this class; teaching the principles and concepts upon which clinical genetic practice (diagnosis, treatment and counseling) is based. Presented several lectures in “Medical Physiology” and “Medical Biochemistry”. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students.



Edinburgh Napier University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lecturer

  • Sep 1994 - Apr 1996

  Taught “Bio-Medical Investigations” to (second year) undergraduates and “Pathobiology” to graduate students. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students. Taught “Bio-Medical Investigations” to (second year) undergraduates and “Pathobiology” to graduate students. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students.



Department of Biochemistry. LSU Medical Center. New Orleans

• Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 1986 - Sep 1990

  Presented several “Biochemistry” lectures each semester to (second year) nursing students. Tutoring to small groups and individuals. Presented monthly "review sessions" condensing the previous 10 hours of lecture into 2 hours. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students. Presented several “Biochemistry” lectures each semester to (second year) nursing students. Tutoring to small groups and individuals. Presented monthly "review sessions" condensing the previous 10 hours of lecture into 2 hours. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students.



National Park Service Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, WI

• Work Crew Leader

  • Jun 1976 - Sep 1981

  Taught “Astronomy” and “Environmental Studies” to high school students (14-18 year olds) as part of the Youth Conservation Corp's Education Section. All of the teaching was in the field (often literally!). Taught “Astronomy” and “Environmental Studies” to high school students (14-18 year olds) as part of the Youth Conservation Corp's Education Section. All of the teaching was in the field (often literally!).



Department of Biology. Saint Cloud State University.

• Teaching Assistant

  • Sep 1978 - Jul 1981

  Assisted in teaching “General Biology” and “Genetics”. Responsible for preparing and running laboratory sections. Instructed undergraduates in all necessary techniques needed for the labs including teaching "fly genetics and husbandry", human blood typing and some cytogenetics. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students. Assisted in teaching “General Biology” and “Genetics”. Responsible for preparing and running laboratory sections. Instructed undergraduates in all necessary techniques needed for the labs including teaching "fly genetics and husbandry", human blood typing and some cytogenetics. Wrote and graded tests. Provided tutoring and counseling to students.



Northland College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Student Lab/Field Assistant

  • Sep 1975 - Jul 1978

  Assisted field courses in “Ecology”, “Ornithology”, “Ichthyology”, “Mammalogy” and “Limnology. Taught identification and observation of wildlife and how to conduct wildlife, aquatic and vegetation surveys. Helped to teach “Genetics” and “General Biology”. Tutored. Assisted field courses in “Ecology”, “Ornithology”, “Ichthyology”, “Mammalogy” and “Limnology. Taught identification and observation of wildlife and how to conduct wildlife, aquatic and vegetation surveys. Helped to teach “Genetics” and “General Biology”. Tutored.



Sigurd Olsen Institute of Environmental Studies. Ashland, WI.

• Student Assistant

  • Jun 1975 - Aug 1975

  Conducted exploratory field/ecology surveys of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: vegetation and soil inventories, wildlife surveys (the only experienced herpetologist in the team) and species checklists. Conducted exploratory field/ecology surveys of the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: vegetation and soil inventories, wildlife surveys (the only experienced herpetologist in the team) and species checklists.