Experience

Excelsior University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Contributing Psychology Faculty, Curriculum Developer

  • Aug 2011 - Present

  • PSY 101 Psychology, PSY 280 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 305 Research Methods, PSY 440 History and Systems, PSY 380 Biopsychology, PSY 420 Human Motivation, LA 498 Capstone. • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSY 440 History and Systems and PSY 380 Biopsychology. • Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award in 2015 and 2021. • Student Support with various Letters of Recommendation. • Complete yearly faculty development… Show more • PSY 101 Psychology, PSY 280 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 305 Research Methods, PSY 440 History and Systems, PSY 380 Biopsychology, PSY 420 Human Motivation, LA 498 Capstone. • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSY 440 History and Systems and PSY 380 Biopsychology. • Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award in 2015 and 2021. • Student Support with various Letters of Recommendation. • Complete yearly faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of Excelsior College. • Incorporated research from current trends within the media to make learning relevant and applicable to daily life. • Incorporated multiple methods of instruction within the course room. Show less • PSY 101 Psychology, PSY 280 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 305 Research Methods, PSY 440 History and Systems, PSY 380 Biopsychology, PSY 420 Human Motivation, LA 498 Capstone. • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSY 440 History and Systems and PSY 380 Biopsychology. • Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award in 2015 and 2021. • Student Support with various Letters of Recommendation. • Complete yearly faculty development… Show more • PSY 101 Psychology, PSY 280 Abnormal Psychology, PSY 305 Research Methods, PSY 440 History and Systems, PSY 380 Biopsychology, PSY 420 Human Motivation, LA 498 Capstone. • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSY 440 History and Systems and PSY 380 Biopsychology. • Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Award in 2015 and 2021. • Student Support with various Letters of Recommendation. • Complete yearly faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of Excelsior College. • Incorporated research from current trends within the media to make learning relevant and applicable to daily life. • Incorporated multiple methods of instruction within the course room. Show less



Walden University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Contributing Psychology Faculty, Curriculum Developer

  • May 2016 - Dec 2021

  • PSYC 2008 Learning, PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology, PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender, PSYC 3007 Influence and Persuasion, PSYC 4002 Brain and Behavior, PSYC 4006 Global Perspectives in Psychology • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology and PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender. • Received Senior Contributing Faculty Award 2020. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning,… Show more • PSYC 2008 Learning, PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology, PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender, PSYC 3007 Influence and Persuasion, PSYC 4002 Brain and Behavior, PSYC 4006 Global Perspectives in Psychology • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology and PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender. • Received Senior Contributing Faculty Award 2020. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning, retention, and achievement within the course room. • Completed yearly faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of Walden University. Show less • PSYC 2008 Learning, PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology, PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender, PSYC 3007 Influence and Persuasion, PSYC 4002 Brain and Behavior, PSYC 4006 Global Perspectives in Psychology • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology and PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender. • Received Senior Contributing Faculty Award 2020. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning,… Show more • PSYC 2008 Learning, PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology, PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender, PSYC 3007 Influence and Persuasion, PSYC 4002 Brain and Behavior, PSYC 4006 Global Perspectives in Psychology • Completed SME work creating and developing online course curriculums and assessments for PSYC 2100 Workplace Psychology and PSYC 3006 Psychology of Gender. • Received Senior Contributing Faculty Award 2020. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning, retention, and achievement within the course room. • Completed yearly faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of Walden University. Show less



American Public University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Full-Time Online Psychology Professor, Curriculum Developer

  • Nov 2009 - Dec 2021

  Full-time Faculty instructing Graduate and Undergraduate Courses, Curriculum Developer • Instructed online Psychology undergraduate and graduate courses: PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology, PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and Perception, PSYC305 History and Systems of Psychology, PSYC325 Biopsychology, PSYC515 Social Psychology, PSYC525 Biopsychology. • Created and managed online course curriculums and assessments for PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and… Show more Full-time Faculty instructing Graduate and Undergraduate Courses, Curriculum Developer • Instructed online Psychology undergraduate and graduate courses: PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology, PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and Perception, PSYC305 History and Systems of Psychology, PSYC325 Biopsychology, PSYC515 Social Psychology, PSYC525 Biopsychology. • Created and managed online course curriculums and assessments for PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and Perception, PSYC305 History and Systems of Psychology and PSYC325 Biopsychology. • Incorporated teaching strategies that address the needs of diverse populations in non-traditional settings. • Developed and administered evaluation tools to further assess student learning in an online environment. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning, retention, and achievement within the course room. • Incorporated research from current trends within the media to make learning relevant and applicable to daily life. • Incorporated multiple methods of instruction within the course room. • Maintained weekly office hours via email, newsgroups, and voice-to-voice contact. • Emailed students proactively when they are late submitting assignments and/or struggling in the class. • Provided individualized instruction to students who require additional assistance in their courses. • Serveed and participated on the General Education Committee. • Nominated to serve on the Provost Council Advisory Committee. • Instructed and mentored new faculty. • Expert in Blackboard, eCollege, Saki, Canvas, Web CT, Angel, Moodle, Microsoft Office, the internet, and management systems software. • Completed extensive yearly faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of American Public University. Show less Full-time Faculty instructing Graduate and Undergraduate Courses, Curriculum Developer • Instructed online Psychology undergraduate and graduate courses: PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology, PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and Perception, PSYC305 History and Systems of Psychology, PSYC325 Biopsychology, PSYC515 Social Psychology, PSYC525 Biopsychology. • Created and managed online course curriculums and assessments for PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and… Show more Full-time Faculty instructing Graduate and Undergraduate Courses, Curriculum Developer • Instructed online Psychology undergraduate and graduate courses: PSYC101 Introduction to Psychology, PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and Perception, PSYC305 History and Systems of Psychology, PSYC325 Biopsychology, PSYC515 Social Psychology, PSYC525 Biopsychology. • Created and managed online course curriculums and assessments for PSY300 Research Methods, PSYC304 Sensation and Perception, PSYC305 History and Systems of Psychology and PSYC325 Biopsychology. • Incorporated teaching strategies that address the needs of diverse populations in non-traditional settings. • Developed and administered evaluation tools to further assess student learning in an online environment. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning, retention, and achievement within the course room. • Incorporated research from current trends within the media to make learning relevant and applicable to daily life. • Incorporated multiple methods of instruction within the course room. • Maintained weekly office hours via email, newsgroups, and voice-to-voice contact. • Emailed students proactively when they are late submitting assignments and/or struggling in the class. • Provided individualized instruction to students who require additional assistance in their courses. • Serveed and participated on the General Education Committee. • Nominated to serve on the Provost Council Advisory Committee. • Instructed and mentored new faculty. • Expert in Blackboard, eCollege, Saki, Canvas, Web CT, Angel, Moodle, Microsoft Office, the internet, and management systems software. • Completed extensive yearly faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of American Public University. Show less



University of the Rockies

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Core Online Graduate Faculty

  • Jun 2008 - Jul 2015

  • Instructed graduate level distance courses: PSY 6300: Adult Development, PSY 6510 Psychology of Personality, PSY 7509: History & System of Psychology, and PSY 7510 Biopsychology. • Participated in a mentorship role for individual graduate learners. • Provided excellent course room management skills for graduate learners. • Facilitated and assist learners through the learning process using tools such as discussion and timely formative feedback. • Expert in the use of affirmative… Show more • Instructed graduate level distance courses: PSY 6300: Adult Development, PSY 6510 Psychology of Personality, PSY 7509: History & System of Psychology, and PSY 7510 Biopsychology. • Participated in a mentorship role for individual graduate learners. • Provided excellent course room management skills for graduate learners. • Facilitated and assist learners through the learning process using tools such as discussion and timely formative feedback. • Expert in the use of affirmative, corrective, informative, and Socratic response types to learner’s discussion postings. • Emailed students proactively when they are late submitting assignments and/or struggling in the class. • Provided individualized instruction to students who require additional assistance in their courses. • Motivated students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. • Expert in Blackboard, Web CT, ANGEL, Microsoft Office, the internet, and management systems software. • Completed extensive faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of the University of the Rockies. Show less • Instructed graduate level distance courses: PSY 6300: Adult Development, PSY 6510 Psychology of Personality, PSY 7509: History & System of Psychology, and PSY 7510 Biopsychology. • Participated in a mentorship role for individual graduate learners. • Provided excellent course room management skills for graduate learners. • Facilitated and assist learners through the learning process using tools such as discussion and timely formative feedback. • Expert in the use of affirmative… Show more • Instructed graduate level distance courses: PSY 6300: Adult Development, PSY 6510 Psychology of Personality, PSY 7509: History & System of Psychology, and PSY 7510 Biopsychology. • Participated in a mentorship role for individual graduate learners. • Provided excellent course room management skills for graduate learners. • Facilitated and assist learners through the learning process using tools such as discussion and timely formative feedback. • Expert in the use of affirmative, corrective, informative, and Socratic response types to learner’s discussion postings. • Emailed students proactively when they are late submitting assignments and/or struggling in the class. • Provided individualized instruction to students who require additional assistance in their courses. • Motivated students to actively participate in all aspects of the educational process. • Expert in Blackboard, Web CT, ANGEL, Microsoft Office, the internet, and management systems software. • Completed extensive faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of the University of the Rockies. Show less



Ashford University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Online Faculty, Curriculum Developer

  • Jun 2005 - Jun 2014

  • Instructed online Psychology and Business undergraduate and graduate courses: PHI103 Informal Logic, PSY202 Adult Development and Life Assessment, PSY319 Psychology of Gender, PSY326 Research Methods & Statistics, PSY325 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, PSY350 Physiological Psychology, PSY301 Social Psychology, PSY303 Abnormal Psychology, PSY306 Industrial/Organizational Psychology, PSY 319 psychology of Gender, PSY330 Theories of Personality, and PSY361 Health Psychology, PSY380… Show more • Instructed online Psychology and Business undergraduate and graduate courses: PHI103 Informal Logic, PSY202 Adult Development and Life Assessment, PSY319 Psychology of Gender, PSY326 Research Methods & Statistics, PSY325 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, PSY350 Physiological Psychology, PSY301 Social Psychology, PSY303 Abnormal Psychology, PSY306 Industrial/Organizational Psychology, PSY 319 psychology of Gender, PSY330 Theories of Personality, and PSY361 Health Psychology, PSY380 Biopsychology, PSY420 Human Motivation, PSY5200 Survey of Psychology II, PSY 6300 Adult Development, PSY6510 Psychology of Personality, and PSY7509 History & System of Psychology, PSY7510 Biological Bases of Behavior, PCN511 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling, PCN509 Social and Cultural Diversity, and PCN500 Counseling Theories, BUS317 Introduction to Advertising, BUS339 Market Research, BUS343 International Marketing, MKT625 Consumer Behavior, MKT635 Marketing Research, BUS695 Strategic Marketing. • Created and develop online course curriculums and assessments for Ashford University. • Instructed and mentored new faculty. • Incorporated teaching strategies that address the needs of diverse populations in non-traditional settings. • Developed and administered evaluation tools to further assess student learning in an online environment. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning, retention, and achievement within the course room. • Incorporated research from current trends within the media to make learning relevant and applicable to daily life. • Incorporated multiple methods of instruction within the course room. • Maintained weekly office hours via email, newsgroups, and voice-to-voice contact. • Emailed students proactively when they are late submitting assignments and/or struggling in the class. • Conducted new faculty interview and orientation session used for hiring new candidates. Show less • Instructed online Psychology and Business undergraduate and graduate courses: PHI103 Informal Logic, PSY202 Adult Development and Life Assessment, PSY319 Psychology of Gender, PSY326 Research Methods & Statistics, PSY325 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, PSY350 Physiological Psychology, PSY301 Social Psychology, PSY303 Abnormal Psychology, PSY306 Industrial/Organizational Psychology, PSY 319 psychology of Gender, PSY330 Theories of Personality, and PSY361 Health Psychology, PSY380… Show more • Instructed online Psychology and Business undergraduate and graduate courses: PHI103 Informal Logic, PSY202 Adult Development and Life Assessment, PSY319 Psychology of Gender, PSY326 Research Methods & Statistics, PSY325 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, PSY350 Physiological Psychology, PSY301 Social Psychology, PSY303 Abnormal Psychology, PSY306 Industrial/Organizational Psychology, PSY 319 psychology of Gender, PSY330 Theories of Personality, and PSY361 Health Psychology, PSY380 Biopsychology, PSY420 Human Motivation, PSY5200 Survey of Psychology II, PSY 6300 Adult Development, PSY6510 Psychology of Personality, and PSY7509 History & System of Psychology, PSY7510 Biological Bases of Behavior, PCN511 Introduction to Chemical Dependency Counseling, PCN509 Social and Cultural Diversity, and PCN500 Counseling Theories, BUS317 Introduction to Advertising, BUS339 Market Research, BUS343 International Marketing, MKT625 Consumer Behavior, MKT635 Marketing Research, BUS695 Strategic Marketing. • Created and develop online course curriculums and assessments for Ashford University. • Instructed and mentored new faculty. • Incorporated teaching strategies that address the needs of diverse populations in non-traditional settings. • Developed and administered evaluation tools to further assess student learning in an online environment. • Developed clear faculty expectations and course syllabi to ensure student learning, retention, and achievement within the course room. • Incorporated research from current trends within the media to make learning relevant and applicable to daily life. • Incorporated multiple methods of instruction within the course room. • Maintained weekly office hours via email, newsgroups, and voice-to-voice contact. • Emailed students proactively when they are late submitting assignments and/or struggling in the class. • Conducted new faculty interview and orientation session used for hiring new candidates. Show less



Glendale Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Psychology Faculty

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2011

  • Instructed face-to-face psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101), Developmental Psychology (PSY240), Abnormal Psychology (PSY266), Introduction to Behavioral Sciences (BEH225), Cultural Diversity (ETH125), Critical Thinking (CRT205), Effective Persuasive Writing (COM120), and Utilizing Information in College Writing (COM125) to a diverse population of students. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the… Show more • Instructed face-to-face psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101), Developmental Psychology (PSY240), Abnormal Psychology (PSY266), Introduction to Behavioral Sciences (BEH225), Cultural Diversity (ETH125), Critical Thinking (CRT205), Effective Persuasive Writing (COM120), and Utilizing Information in College Writing (COM125) to a diverse population of students. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the classroom. • Designed learning activities that integrated critical thinking into the research process. • Created and developed syllabi and organized a teaching plan which encouraged student retention and academic success. • Used learning approaches that develop awareness of the potential ethical and cultural implications of current psychology. • Incorporated practical and current psychology research and technology in course assignments and lectures. • Served as a substitute instructor for Introduction to Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, and Understanding and Changing Behavior (PSY241) courses. • Served as a guest presenter at GCC Psychology Advisement Seminar for GCC psychology majors. • Created GCC Psychology Advisement Packet for GCC psychology majors. • Created and designed psychology materials (posters and packets) for GCC Career Expo. • Served as a guest presenter for psychology department at the GCC Career Expo. • Attended and presented at the Second International Summer School and Colloquium on Humor and Laughter, Queen’s University of Belfast, Northern Ireland, June, 2002. • Served as Co-Advisor/Lifetime member PSI BETA and a member of GCC Alumni.

• Psychology Faculty

  • Aug 2004 - May 2006

  • Instructed psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101), Developmental Psychology (PSY240), and Abnormal Psychology (PSY266) to diverse student populations. • Created and instruct online psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101), Developmental Psychology (PSY240), and Abnormal Psychology (PSY266) to diverse student populations. • Served as a substitute instructor for Psychology of Human Sexuality (PSY277). • Used a variety of teaching and learning formats… Show more • Instructed psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101), Developmental Psychology (PSY240), and Abnormal Psychology (PSY266) to diverse student populations. • Created and instruct online psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101), Developmental Psychology (PSY240), and Abnormal Psychology (PSY266) to diverse student populations. • Served as a substitute instructor for Psychology of Human Sexuality (PSY277). • Used a variety of teaching and learning formats (online, hybrid, ground, and team teaching). • Participated in course assessment of student success and learning outcomes assessing student’s use of American Psychological Association (APA) format in psychology research papers. • Participated in IRB Organizational Committee meetings. • Performed faculty ethics review for PSY290 student research projects. • Conducted GCC Psychology Advisement Seminar for GCC psychology majors. • Served as committee member for the hiring of adjunct faculty. • Expert in Blackboard, completing courses: Blackboard I, Blackboard II, and Midas. • Participated in “Creating successful online student service programs,” a web conference parts I and II. • Psychology department representative for GCC College Technology Committee. • Co-advisor, GCC Compass club. • Successful in marketing of PSY143 with two articles written in the Voice Newspaper and a liberal home schooling radio show via the web leading to the closure of the course for the first time in it’s history. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the classroom. • Instructed with a physiological (genetic, biological) emphasis incorporating practical and current psychology research and technology in course assignments and lectures. • Attended Psychology Faculty and Faculty Senate meetings. • Advance skills in SPSS statistical software and Mx (Genetic Statistic Model Fitting) software.

• Academic Advisor

  • Aug 2002 - Aug 2003

  • Provided academic advising and educational planning about courses, transferring, and programs of study to a diverse population of students. • Served as GCC High School Recruiter. • Served as first point of contact for high school and community organizations. • Created and conducted individual academic appointments for feeder high schools. • Presented workshop sessions to high school students, parents, and community members, which informed them of the benefits of higher education… Show more • Provided academic advising and educational planning about courses, transferring, and programs of study to a diverse population of students. • Served as GCC High School Recruiter. • Served as first point of contact for high school and community organizations. • Created and conducted individual academic appointments for feeder high schools. • Presented workshop sessions to high school students, parents, and community members, which informed them of the benefits of higher education and provided them a guide to other student support services. • Administered ASSETT test to feeder high schools. • Served as GCC presenter during College Days. • Created, designed, and conducted GCC High School Registration Days. • Created and conducted GCC New Student Advisement Workshops. • Served as presenter at GCC Psychology Advisement Seminar for GCC psychology majors. • Acted as student liaison for the psychology department helping students with degree completion, university transfer, and enhancing the successful retention of psychology students. • Attended Maricopa Community Colleges Student Success Conference and Arizona Academic Advising Annual Conference. • Served on Employee Hiring Committee. • Produced and Co-Writer of GCC New Student Advisement and Registration Video.

• Developmental Disabilities Certificate Program Director

  • Aug 2001 - Aug 2002

  • Provided education and academic planning for community members, care providers, and parents of children with developmental disabilities. • Created GCC student internship sites for working with the developmentally disabled. • Developed and implemented marketing strategies and activities (mailings, publications, and presentations) that focused on recruitment. • Created and designed GCC DCC Marketing/Advising Packet. • Presented to GGC faulty and nonacademic groups on the DDC… Show more • Provided education and academic planning for community members, care providers, and parents of children with developmental disabilities. • Created GCC student internship sites for working with the developmentally disabled. • Developed and implemented marketing strategies and activities (mailings, publications, and presentations) that focused on recruitment. • Created and designed GCC DCC Marketing/Advising Packet. • Presented to GGC faulty and nonacademic groups on the DDC program. • Created and conducted off campus registration sites for the DDC program. • Increased enrollment in the DDC program by two hundred percent.



Capella University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Online Research Professor

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2008

  • Instructed graduate level distance courses: Survey of Research in Human Development & Behavior, Fundamentals of Social Science Research, Survey of Research Methodology in the Human Services, and Quantitative Research Methods in Human Services. • Served as member of dissertation committees for learners obtaining their doctorates. • Attended, presented, week-long colloquia across the United States. • Developed curriculum for HS5006 Survey of Research Methodology for Master’s level… Show more • Instructed graduate level distance courses: Survey of Research in Human Development & Behavior, Fundamentals of Social Science Research, Survey of Research Methodology in the Human Services, and Quantitative Research Methods in Human Services. • Served as member of dissertation committees for learners obtaining their doctorates. • Attended, presented, week-long colloquia across the United States. • Developed curriculum for HS5006 Survey of Research Methodology for Master’s level learners. • Participated in a mentorship role for individual doctoral learners. • Facilitated and assisted learners through the learning process using tools such as discussion and timely formative feedback. • Expert in the use of affirmative, corrective, informative, and Socratic response types to learner’s discussion postings. • Created online classroom environment focused on course content and current research within the field. • Maintained learner retention by providing detailed and timely feedback to learner questions and assignments. • Maintained weekly office hours via email, newsgroups, and voice-to-voice contact. • Responded to assigned coursework within 24 hours. • Proactively respond to learners who are at academic risk to increase the rates of student retention. • Expert in WebCT, Blackboard, SPSS, Mx genetic model fitting software, the internet, and management systems software. • Completed FD1800, an extensive 6 week (120 hours) faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of Capella University. • Completed FD2000, an extensive 4 week (80 hours) faculty development training in the process of mentoring doctoral students to the completion of their dissertation according to the guidelines and ethics of Capella University. • Completed FD4000, an extensive 4 week (80 hours) faculty development training in research methods (Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods designs) for the Human Services field. Show less • Instructed graduate level distance courses: Survey of Research in Human Development & Behavior, Fundamentals of Social Science Research, Survey of Research Methodology in the Human Services, and Quantitative Research Methods in Human Services. • Served as member of dissertation committees for learners obtaining their doctorates. • Attended, presented, week-long colloquia across the United States. • Developed curriculum for HS5006 Survey of Research Methodology for Master’s level… Show more • Instructed graduate level distance courses: Survey of Research in Human Development & Behavior, Fundamentals of Social Science Research, Survey of Research Methodology in the Human Services, and Quantitative Research Methods in Human Services. • Served as member of dissertation committees for learners obtaining their doctorates. • Attended, presented, week-long colloquia across the United States. • Developed curriculum for HS5006 Survey of Research Methodology for Master’s level learners. • Participated in a mentorship role for individual doctoral learners. • Facilitated and assisted learners through the learning process using tools such as discussion and timely formative feedback. • Expert in the use of affirmative, corrective, informative, and Socratic response types to learner’s discussion postings. • Created online classroom environment focused on course content and current research within the field. • Maintained learner retention by providing detailed and timely feedback to learner questions and assignments. • Maintained weekly office hours via email, newsgroups, and voice-to-voice contact. • Responded to assigned coursework within 24 hours. • Proactively respond to learners who are at academic risk to increase the rates of student retention. • Expert in WebCT, Blackboard, SPSS, Mx genetic model fitting software, the internet, and management systems software. • Completed FD1800, an extensive 6 week (120 hours) faculty development training in online facilitation according to the guidelines and ethics of Capella University. • Completed FD2000, an extensive 4 week (80 hours) faculty development training in the process of mentoring doctoral students to the completion of their dissertation according to the guidelines and ethics of Capella University. • Completed FD4000, an extensive 4 week (80 hours) faculty development training in research methods (Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods designs) for the Human Services field. Show less



Phoenix College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Psychology Faculty Intern

  • Aug 2003 - May 2004

  • Competitively selected to participate in the Faculty Intern in Progress Program (FIPP). • Taught psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) to diverse student populations. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the classroom. • Developed learning activities that encouraged critical thinking through research, presentation, discussion, and collaboration. • Created and developed syllabi and organized a teaching plan… Show more • Competitively selected to participate in the Faculty Intern in Progress Program (FIPP). • Taught psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) to diverse student populations. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the classroom. • Developed learning activities that encouraged critical thinking through research, presentation, discussion, and collaboration. • Created and developed syllabi and organized a teaching plan which encouraged student retention and academic success. • Instructed with a physiological emphasis incorporating practical and current psychology research and technology in course assignments and lectures. • Created and designed a custom textbook with an emphasis on evolution, genetics, and biological psychology. • Expanded my knowledge base of current methods for teaching psychology and apply selected methods to my classroom. • Advanced skills in SPSS statistical software and Mx (Genetic Statistic Model Fitting) software. • Created and conducted PC Psychology Advisement Seminar for PC psychology majors. • Created PC Psychology Advisement Packet for PC psychology majors. • Assisted PC Marketing department with editing the PC Psychology Program Brochure. • Attended Psychology Faculty and Faculty Senate meetings. • Served on Phoenix College David Dalby Memorial Scholarship selection committee. • Served as Committee member for the Student Learning and Effective Teaching Criterion Committee for Phoenix College and The Higher Learning Commission. • Presented “Genetic and Environmental Influences on the Temperamental Basis of Humor in Children” paper via teleconference: Third International Summer School and Symposium on Humor and Laughter, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. • Attended 17th International Workshop on Methodology of Twin and Family Studies: A Behavioral Genetic Approach to Model Fitting, Behavioral Genetics Institute, University of Colorado. Show less • Competitively selected to participate in the Faculty Intern in Progress Program (FIPP). • Taught psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) to diverse student populations. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the classroom. • Developed learning activities that encouraged critical thinking through research, presentation, discussion, and collaboration. • Created and developed syllabi and organized a teaching plan… Show more • Competitively selected to participate in the Faculty Intern in Progress Program (FIPP). • Taught psychology courses: Introduction to Psychology (PSY101) to diverse student populations. • Created and designed instructional materials with an emphasis on active learning within the classroom. • Developed learning activities that encouraged critical thinking through research, presentation, discussion, and collaboration. • Created and developed syllabi and organized a teaching plan which encouraged student retention and academic success. • Instructed with a physiological emphasis incorporating practical and current psychology research and technology in course assignments and lectures. • Created and designed a custom textbook with an emphasis on evolution, genetics, and biological psychology. • Expanded my knowledge base of current methods for teaching psychology and apply selected methods to my classroom. • Advanced skills in SPSS statistical software and Mx (Genetic Statistic Model Fitting) software. • Created and conducted PC Psychology Advisement Seminar for PC psychology majors. • Created PC Psychology Advisement Packet for PC psychology majors. • Assisted PC Marketing department with editing the PC Psychology Program Brochure. • Attended Psychology Faculty and Faculty Senate meetings. • Served on Phoenix College David Dalby Memorial Scholarship selection committee. • Served as Committee member for the Student Learning and Effective Teaching Criterion Committee for Phoenix College and The Higher Learning Commission. • Presented “Genetic and Environmental Influences on the Temperamental Basis of Humor in Children” paper via teleconference: Third International Summer School and Symposium on Humor and Laughter, School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. • Attended 17th International Workshop on Methodology of Twin and Family Studies: A Behavioral Genetic Approach to Model Fitting, Behavioral Genetics Institute, University of Colorado. Show less