Experience

Mercer University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Jul 2021 - Present

  Collaborate with global stakeholders in multiple research projects, including designing studies and gaining approval, establishing interview protocols, collecting and analyzing data, and recruiting participants to ensure completion on time and within budget. Conduct qualitative research and analyze data to devise strategies that enhance program quality and user engagement; publish and present findings internationally. Develop interview protocols to identify program strengths and weaknesses as well as teacher/student/user needs. Mentor and develop teams to ensure optimal performance. Cultivate strategic partnerships.  Project manager of fully remote qualitative research study to determine obstacles teachers faced while transitioning to online learning in K-12 schools during Covid-19 pandemic, providing strategies for improving outcomes in future emergencies.  Designed and led study to ascertain use patterns of specific learning software in classrooms, leading to recommendations for product feature improvements. Recognized as subject matter expert (SME) sought after to present research findings at international conferences; published in top industry journals. Concurrently served as STEM Director, leading top-notch program that consistently surpassed expectations.  Steered research efforts on academic language to meet requirement for LG4A grant in 2019 and 2020. Earned tenure in 2021 due to exceptional research and teaching record. Show less

• • Jul 2016 - Jun 2021



University of Nevada, Reno

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor of Secondary Science Education

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Collaborated with cross-functional teams in high-quality research projects designed to improve teacher and student experiences. Analyzed data, documented findings, and published articles that engaged audiences.  Conducted grant funded qualitative research to examine teacher experiences with professional development.  Co-chaired 2016 Association of Science Teacher Educators International Conference, attended by ~ 1000 colleagues. Collaborated with cross-functional teams in high-quality research projects designed to improve teacher and student experiences. Analyzed data, documented findings, and published articles that engaged audiences.  Conducted grant funded qualitative research to examine teacher experiences with professional development.  Co-chaired 2016 Association of Science Teacher Educators International Conference, attended by ~ 1000 colleagues.



The University of Georgia

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graduate Research And Teaching Assistant

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2014

  Key player in Department of Mathematics and Science Education’s qualitative research projects that studied education practices and software to optimize learning. Led meetings, delivered presentations, and generated reports to drive informed decisions.  Served as member of research team that partnered with startup software company to inform product decisions through qualitative user experience research.  Appointed to cross-national research project on first-time science teachers in South Africa and U.S., resulting in multiple international publications and presentations. Show less