Executive Director: Center for Instructional Design, Teaching, and Innovation

• Sep 2020 - Present

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2020 - Present

Create course content which incorporates course objectives and requirements in a maintainable fashion Design, facilitate and implement classes to include small group work, lecture and discussion Supplement course texts with additional suggested reading and relevant professional articles Incorporate learning enhancements such as PowerPoint, videos and other visual aides Develop course assignments and grading rubrics Evaluate, grade and provide valuable feedback to students Assist students in tutorial aid including providing specific and constructive feedback for work in progress Show less

Adjunct Professor

• Jan 2014 - Dec 2020

Provide instruction to students in various modalities including residential, online and blended classroomsCreate course content which incorporates course objectives and requirements in a maintainable fashionDesign, facilitate and implement classes to include small group work, lecture and discussionSupplement course texts with additional suggested reading and relevant professional articlesIncorporate learning enhancements such as PowerPoint, vides and other visual aidesDevelop course assignments and grading rubricsEvaluate, grade and provide valuable feedback to studentsAssist students in tutorial aid including providing specific and constructive feedback for work in progress Show less

Instructional Designer

• Nov 2013 - Aug 2017

Collaborate with faculty, staff and students to support student learning through the use of technologyPartner with faculty in the learning design process to make the best use of available teaching methods and technology to enhance student learningProvide Learning Management System (LMS) support for online, hybrid and technology enhanced coursesLed a team to evaluate LMS and to implement a system that would better meet University needsImplement online course evaluations to aid in aligning practice with outcomes and evaluationSupport course development that combines adult learning theory with technology driven formats and materialsDevelop audio-visual learning materials such as tutorials or other course visual aidesExplore new technologies that can support student learningDevelop faculty training, tutorials, troubleshooting and other resourceIdentify and implement technology solutions in the higher education classroomMotivate learners to explore technology and apply it into instructionUse a strong base of curriculum development and instruction methods to develop quality learning spacesDevelop plans for future educational technology usePromote best practices of learning technologies Show less

Director of Talent (Professional) Development/Director of Instructional Design

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

Collaborate with superintendent, curriculum deans, continuous improvement, principals, human resources, and professional development team to determine professional development needs of teachers and administrators throughout the district. Partner with IT and academics to determine instructional technology needs and learning management systems for district use. Align professional development to district strategic plan and positional evaluatory score cards. Develop pathways for professional development of teachers, principals, administrators, and other leaders in the district. Partner with subject matter experts (SME) to develop professional development courses for district use Show less

Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator

• Apr 2010 - Dec 2013

Responsible for growth and retention of the School of Education Oversee the placement and assessment of practicum students Build and maintain an advisory board consisting of professionals in the community that hold a vested interest in early childhood education and care Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for developing and creating courses using all original content Provide instruction to students in various modalities including residential, online and blended classrooms Create course content which incorporates course objectives and requirements in a maintainable fashion Design, facilitate and implement classes to include small group work, lecture and discussion Supplement course texts with additional suggested reading and relevant professional articles Incorporate learning enhancements such as PowerPoint, vides and other visual aides Develop course assignments and grading rubrics Evaluate, grade and provide valuable feedback to students Assist students in tutorial aid including providing specific and constructive feedback for work in progress Show less

Elementary School Principal

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

Responsible for all hiring of the elementary faculty and support staff Chaired education/curriculum committee for entire program kindergarten through twelfth grade Plan and implement all staff development for elementary faculty Supervise all elementary faculty and staff by reviewing lesson plans, observing in classrooms, setting and developing goals, and conducting reviews Guide and discipline students that have made mistakes Schedule all co-curricular classes and ensure that all student and faculty schedules coincide Develop and maintain relationships with enrolled parents and families Mediate conflict resolution when needed Tour and interview perspective families Collect tuition payments from delinquent accounts Participate in monthly Board of Directors meetings Assist in ACSI accreditation process Show less

Assistant Director

• Feb 1999 - Oct 2005

Build and maintain parent partnerships through newsletters, updates, and daily interaction Create, develop and facilitate staff trainings to uphold best practices and professionalism throughout the center Facilitate classroom team meetings Oversee program and curriculum planning Conduct monthly observations of staff, giving appropriate feedback Attend monthly director’s meetings to enhance professional development Utilize ProCare system for daily deposits, staff hours and children’s information Hire, train and orientate new staff members Conduct center tours, mail information and call potential families Ensure staff and children’s files in compliance with state requirements Build staff moral through weekly communications, time spent in classrooms and support through resources and systems Develop and maintain yearly budgets, ordering supplies, equipment and maintaining staff hours and wages Assist in the NAEYC accreditation and reaccreditation process Create weekly work schedules to ensure that proper staff:child ratios are satisfactory Develop and maintain relations with corporate client through the means of monthly liaison meetings and reporting Show less