Experience

Self Employed

• United Kingdom
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Educational Consultant and Occupational Profiler

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  I retired as Manager of Instructional Design at the Austin Community College after working there in various capacities for 18 years. My areas of expertise include curriculum development, occupational profiling, facilitation of various educational development needs, and coordinating work of an instructional design team. I am a DACUM facilitator. I offer consulting services with regard to professional development needs and educational recommendations. I retired as Manager of Instructional Design at the Austin Community College after working there in various capacities for 18 years. My areas of expertise include curriculum development, occupational profiling, facilitation of various educational development needs, and coordinating work of an instructional design team. I am a DACUM facilitator. I offer consulting services with regard to professional development needs and educational recommendations.



Austin Community College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Retired--Manager, Instructional Design and interim Director of Instuctional Development

  • Jul 2007 - Aug 2018

  In this position I would implement, manage, and evaluate integrated instructional development projects and related support for faculty and staff in the areas of instructional design, teaching strategies, assessment, instructional technology applications and evaluation. My duties included:Manage instructional development staff including the Managers of Multi-Media Services, and Instructional Support Assistants and Instructional Designers. This includes project management, customer support, and application of instructional technologies.Conduct evaluation of instructional development projects in meeting educational objectives and goals. Prepare summaries and reports. Recommend changes to processes, policies and metrics to facilitate the improvement of instructional development and performance. Develop work plans, goals and objectives that are focused on providing efficient service and support for all customers. Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate instructional development staff at all ACC campuses.Build and encourage team interaction and support. Ensure seamless execution of departmental policies, procedures and customer satisfaction. Ensure project information, files and records were accurate and current. Research and make recommendations on educational best practices, instructional resources, instructional technologies and multimedia hardware/software to support teaching and learning. I served as Interim Director for Instructional Development From January 2017 through May, 2018, Skills and Knowledge:•Research methodologies and techniques. •Instructional design of both instructor-led courses and web-based courses. •Processes and standards for planning and implementing instructional design and development. •Learning Theory, instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessments. •Supervisory principles, practices and methods; experience leading teams and projects. •Project management disciplines, resource management and quality assurance. Show less

• Grant Writer

  • Dec 2006 - Jul 2007

  Research and match funding sources with instructional programs. Collect content for grant submissions. Consult with clients regarding criteria, budget, and deadline requirements of all grants. Follow up with clients to maintain compliance with criteria, budget and deadline requirements for awarded grants. Ensure data and information was collected and submitted in a timely manner. Submit required reports for awards.

• Curriculum Development Specialist

  • Jan 2000 - Dec 2006

  A DACUM facilitator, and WorkKeys trained profiler, I support the analysis, planning, and evaluation of curriculum development projects applying the following skills/tasks to accomplish the goals of the department:1. Performing occupational analysis and research for internal and external clients; developing technical job profiles and task lists.2. Researching field to be analyzed, and soliciting subject matter experts to participate in job profiling sessions.3. Assisting with the development of objectives, outcomes, content scope, and sequence for projects.4. Facilitating curriculum development sessions, documenting findings, and writing reports on those findings.5. Identifying objectives and content for instructional media and assisting with presentation development.6. Assisting faculty with curriculum development; aligning courses, identifying measurable outcomes and objectives, and integrating curriculum according to policies and procedures.7. Developing and facilitating workshops on curriculum development and competency-based instruction.8. Maintaining files and records.Applying knowledge of:• Career and technology curriculum.• Processes and standards for planning and implementing professional development.• Occupational and competency analysis methods and procedures.• Industry skill standards and occupations.• Instructional strategies, curriculum standards, and assessment. Show less

• Profiler

  • Sep 1998 - Jan 2000

  As a DACUM facilitator and WorkKeys Trained Job Profiler, I facilitated profiling sessions to determine the task, skills, knowledge, and academic levels required to be certified as competent, or to effectively perform in the work place.



Legacy Oaks Christian School

• Austin, Texas Area

• Lead Teacher-Instructor K-8 Math & Science

  • Jul 1994 - Aug 1998

  Taught middle school math and science (grades 6-8). Scheduled all classes K-8. Evaluated all instructors. Responsible for the day to day organization of the school as the only administrator of a start up school for the first two years. Assisted in the selection of instructors, scheduled extracurricular activities, field trips, and maintained student records. Taught middle school math and science (grades 6-8). Scheduled all classes K-8. Evaluated all instructors. Responsible for the day to day organization of the school as the only administrator of a start up school for the first two years. Assisted in the selection of instructors, scheduled extracurricular activities, field trips, and maintained student records.



Great Hills Christian School

• Austin, Texas Area

• Lead Teacher, Middle School;Teacher Grades 6-8 in Math, Science, Computer Literacy

  • Aug 1986 - Jul 1994

  Responsible for staff for middle school (grades 6-8). Reviewed lesson plans, performed staff evaluations. Encouraged team building, and cooperation of staff in elementary and high school as well as among my immediate staff. Taught math, science, and computer literacy to grades 6-8. Acted as sponsor for Jr. National Honor Society. Coordinated academic and social events involving middle school students and their parents/guardians. Reviewed and recommended curriculum selections for the middle school. Maintained student records. Show less



Texas Press Association

• Austin, Texas Area

• Account Manager

  • Mar 1972 - May 1978

  Maintained accounts with all Texas newspapers regarding ad placements and membership in the Association. Maintained accounts with all Texas newspapers regarding ad placements and membership in the Association.