Shad Tyra, M.A.

Professional Assistant Professor of Communication at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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Amarillo, Texas, United States, US
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Experience

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Professional Assistant Professor of Communication
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      Teach Foundations of Communication for First Year Learning Community Program of up to 100 students per semester, specifically science majors and Honors students. Supervise adjunct faculty members, develop curriculum, and make presentations at education conferences and retreats. KEY COMPETENCIES: PRESENTATION, INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP, TRAINING, EVALUATION METHODSSpearheaded pilot online course for Basic Communication Program, completed by 90% of students enrolled● Codeveloped communication curriculum while supervising 6 adjunct faculty members in department● Partnered with textbook publisher to improve student interface component for technology curriculum ● Received positive response after presenting new curriculum and training methods at 2 national conferencesKEY COMPETENCIES: WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION, PRESENTATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, MOTIVATIONReceived 4.8/5 in student evaluations for course work each semester and coached students making presentations● Delivered course work in robust manner, built cohesive environment in classes, and motivated student success ● Achieved 100% success in having coached students selected as presenters for First Year Learning Symposium ● Designed presentation of final project in which Engineering majors used 3D printers and focused on common language to increase audience understanding of technology Show less

    • Visiting Instructor of Communications
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

      Taught five sections each semester including Public Speaking, Small Group Communication, Gender Communication, and Introduction to Communication. Motivated students to move out of their comfort zones and strive for success.KEY COMPETENCIES: MATERIALS RESEARCH AND ASSESSMENT, CURRICULUM DESIGN, PROBLEM SOLVING, TEAM BUILDINGAchieved implementation into university’s core curriculum of codesigned Basic Communication Course ● Created and facilitated small group student projects that examined real life scenarios while students worked to assist community nonprofit societies ● Collaborated with students to identify problems, reach group decisions, and volunteer 50 hours during semester● Attained Southern Association of College and Schools accreditation standards with new course design Show less

    • Adjunct Instructor of Communication
      • Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

      Instructed 2 sections of Public Speaking per semester. Updated curriculum to maintain current teaching trends. Helped students achieve university required credit hours of communication work. KEY COMPETENCIES: COMMUNICATION METHODS, PRESENTATION SKILLS, ASSESSMENT, EVALUATION, CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTUpdated curriculum with introduction of BlackBoard university software to Communication students● Collaborated with Communication Course Director to implement new software● Provided instruction for novice student speakers with emphasis on research methods and logical flow of speeches● Attended adjunct team meetings to update them on teaching pedagogy using new software Show less

    • Graduate Teaching Assistant
      • Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

      Facilitated Public Speaking courses for undergraduate students leading them to build overall communication abilities. Exhibited presentation skills on daily basis. KEY COMPETENCIES: TEACHING METHODS, BLACKBOARD, NEGOTIATION, COLLABORATION, EFFECTIVE TEACHING STRATEGIES Helped restructure Public Speaking course to include mediated online learning and communication● Partnered with course director and graduate students to research and implement modern teaching trends● Researched instructional communication to determine most effective strategies to increase affective learning● Restructured course, met weekly with students to provide guidance, and offered constructive critiques of their work and grades to build overall communication abilities Show less

  • Missouri State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Online Adjunct Instructor
      • 2013 - 2015

      Taught Fundamentals of Public Speaking and guided students to achieve success when taking online course work. Provided instruction, critique and grades for 50 online students. KEY COMPETENCIES: VIDEO PRODUCTION, MEDIASHARE ONLINE VIDEO EDITING, DEADLINES Innovated online course material for effective distance learning with 50 students per semester ● Developed and implemented course syllabus and instruction using BlackBoard and MediaShare programs ● Adapted teaching methods to online environment and communicated with departmental administrator to meet and reinforce university policy ● Produced supplemental video lectures for added reference to written instructions Show less

Education

  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    BA in Theatre-Acting/Directing emphasis
  • Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
    Master's degree, Communication

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