Professional educator with strong background in facilitating and managing educational programs. Proven ability to build strong relationships with students, faculty, and administration to achieve mutual goals. Skilled in program coordination, academic advising, and curriculum development. Known for adaptability, collaborative spirit, and results-driven approach in dynamic educational environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dual Enrollment Liaison
Hagerstown Community College
09.2024 - Current
Work with the Division Director and faculty to coordinate and plan relevant professional development meetings between HCC Faculty/Staff and WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors.
Serve as main point of contact for dual enrollment HS teachers and students
Conducted thorough program evaluations, utilizing feedback from all stakeholders to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Collaborate with the Division Director and faculty to ensure that all relevant course-specific HCC materials, such as syllabi, assignments, exams, and online course shells are up to date and disseminated to WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors.
Provide training to WCPS Dual Enrollment Instructors about college, division and course-related policies and procedures, including those that are outlined in the Blueprint Faculty/Staff Guidebook.
Provide ongoing support for enrolled students, addressing any challenges or concerns in a timely manner.
Increased awareness of dual enrollment opportunities through targeted outreach efforts within local communities.
Online Adjunct Professor, American History
Florida State College at Jacksonville
01.2017 - Current
Create syllabi for courses
Choose and develop foundational materials for curriculum
Managed curriculum projects for students and department
Create lecture presentations
Utilize Canvas and other online tools, such as Remind, Animoto, and Padlet to provide course content and increase engagement
Assess student work and provide substantive feedback for improvement
Initiate and facilitate online classroom discussion board
Evaluate student writing with an emphasis on skills transferable to other courses
Assist students with research through the library and train students how to use the different online search tools
Work with a diverse group of students and encourage their personal involvement with the material
Regularly attend professional development courses
Emphasize academic learning and research as part of their further discovery and growth
Create and utilize techniques to enhance student success, such as the use of apps, technology, and positive psychology techniques
Nominated: 2020 and 2022 Adjunct Professor of the Year
Online Adjunct Professor, History
Baker College Online
06.2013 - 09.2024
Design new courses in collaboration with instructional design staff
Utilized Canvas to deliver course materials
Evaluated and graded student work
Assisted students with study plans and writing assignments
Initiated, facilitated and moderated classroom discussions
Planned, evaluated and revised course content and instruction
Provided substantive feedback through a variety of methods, including rubrics, written and audio
Provided summative and formative assessments
Created and provide supplemental materials to increase engagement and comprehension
Trained students in effective research methods and searches
Performed in student evaluations consistently above my department and the College
Facilitated group projects that promoted teamwork skills and peer collaboration among remote learners.
Education
Professional Certifcate - Google Project Management Foundations, Initiation, Planning, Execution, Agile
01.2021
M.A. - History, Concentration in African American History
West Virginia University
05.1995
B.A. - History, Social Sciences
University of Mary Washington
05.1991
Skills
Program management
Effective collaboration
Problem-solving
Teamwork and collaboration
Training and mentoring
Microsoft office
Task prioritization
Certification
2020 Adjunct Academy Graduate
Presentations
05/01/15, Use of the Remind App to Promote Student Engagement, Baker College Conference
05/01/18, GAME ON: Using Simulations to Increase Mastery in the Online Environment, Baker College Conference
08/01/18, The Effectiveness of Simulations in E-learning in Higher Education, Baker College
05/01/19, Atomic Papers: Using Habit Research to Improve Student Research and Writing
05/01/20, Crowdsourcing Your Classroom: Build Confidence, Increase Mastery
Recentprofessionaldevelopmentcourses
Baker College, TEACH, Andragogy and Metacognition, Using Technology to Support and Promote Student Achievement, Your Career Path, Mastery Learning, Effective Communication in the Online Environment, Constructive Learning Classroom Management Techniques, Online Library Resources
Lynda.com, PowerPoint for Educators: Innovative Technologies
Courses Taught
Introduction to History
Introduction to Women's History
U.S. History to 1877
U.S. History since 1877
Emerging Nations, Global
African American History to 1877
Personal, Civic, and Global Perspectives
HUM 3910: Integrated Seminar
Timeline
Dual Enrollment Liaison
Hagerstown Community College
09.2024 - Current
Online Adjunct Professor, American History
Florida State College at Jacksonville
01.2017 - Current
Online Adjunct Professor, History
Baker College Online
06.2013 - 09.2024
M.A. - History, Concentration in African American History
West Virginia University
B.A. - History, Social Sciences
University of Mary Washington
Professional Certifcate - Google Project Management Foundations, Initiation, Planning, Execution, Agile