Modified an existing agent-based evacuation model to simulate travel behavior during a tornado warning
Published research results in peer-reviewed atmospheric sciences and natural hazards journals and presented at seminars and annual meetings of the American Association of Geographers and American Meteorological Society.
Serviced on a search committee for future postdoctoral researchers
Collaborated with two multidisciplinary team members to accomplish machine learning and societal impacts of severe and hazardous weather research goals.
Adjunct Professor of Geography
University Of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2020 - 05.2021
Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
Geography Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2014 - 05.2019
Partnered with teacher to plan and implement laboratory coursework following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Conducted review sessions for course material
Acted as instructor or co-instructor for courses in physical geography and geographic information systems
Fast Response Desk/Communication Setup Specialist
Weathernews, Inc
Norman, Oklahoma
06.2013 - 08.2014
Received and entered orders for voyage monitoring and planning services into proprietary software
Received and entered daily position and weather report data from ship captains and companies into proprietary software
Contacted ship captains and companies to request missing report data
Order Entry Specialist
Weathernews, Inc
Norman, Oklahoma
08.2012 - 06.2013
Received and entered orders for voyage monitoring and planning services into proprietary software
Received and entered daily position and weather report data from ship captains and companies into proprietary software
Contacted ship captains and companies to request missing report data
Message Control Specialist
Weathernews, Inc
Norman, Oklahoma
06.2011 - 08.2012
Received and entered daily position and weather report data from ship captains and companies into proprietary software
Contacted ship captains and companies to request missing report data
Adjunct Professor of Earth Science
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, Illinois
08.2010 - 05.2011
Graded quizzes, tests, homework and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, and asking open-ended questions
Used exams, quizzes and assignments to assess student comprehension.
Education
Ph.D. - Geography
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma
12.2019
Master of Science - Geography
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois
05.2005
Skills
Manuscript Preparation
Presentation Preparation
Complex Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Data Entry
Statistical Data Analysis
Microsoft Office Suite
Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Technologies, University of Oklahoma