Personal Attributes
A highly qualified educator with over Twenty years of teaching experience.
Proven teaching strategies that promote student success.
Apply a variety of leadership styles and working with students with diverse learning styles.
Excellence in working with a diverse student population and overcoming life challenges.
Ability to excel in a demanding, outcome-oriented, and dynamic work environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Adult Education/CJ instructor
Copper Mountain Community College
01.2017 - 01.2023
As Program Chair of Adult Education
Assisted with program development and assumed responsibility for the academic progress of all students
Developed and documented all necessary syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other instructional materials
Communicated regularly with colleagues, administrators, and students regarding their progress
Created engaging lessons that developed students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Measured student achievement and progress toward learning objectives using the school’s assessment tools
Created and managed a responsive learning environment that enabled students to feel safe, encouraged creativity, and helped each student to reach their full potential
Worked effectively with students, staff, and colleagues in an environment that promoted cultural diversity and student success
Teach various courses focused on student success and GED attainment
Teach Science and Math for the Hiset and work in the GED lab
Tutor students as needed to improve learning outcomes
Training in all functions in the Adult Education Department
Adult learning theory
Instructional design
Methods of instruction
Learning Technologies
Learning transfer
Program assessment
Document Student Outcomes (SLO)
Brought PearsonVue Testing site to the college
Administer GED and all of the other exams to students in the department and community
Write Course Outline of Records (CORs) for the following classes
Everest College
San Bernardino, CA
01.2009 - 01.2015
Assisted with program development and assumed responsibility for the academic progress of all students
Developed and documented all necessary syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, and other instructional materials
Communicated regularly with colleagues, administrators, and students regarding their progress
Created engaging lessons that developed students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Measured student achievement and progress toward learning objectives using the school’s assessment tools
Created and managed a responsive learning environment that enabled students to feel safe, encouraged creativity, and helped each student to reach their full potential
Achieved success with 110 out of 120 students passing the GED on their first attempt
Courses Taught:
Student Strategies for Success
Algebra I & II
Language Arts and Writing
Science
Criminal Evidence
Criminal Investigations
Environmental Science
Psychology
Sociology
Social Psychology
Accounting
Composition 1 and 2
Juvenile Justice
Intro to Criminal Justice
Forensics
Criminology
Criminal Law
Corrections
Asset Protection Coordinator and District Trainer
Wal-Mart
Riverside, CA
01.2008 - 01.2013
Administered the protection of company assets, providing leadership and awareness for team members
Oversaw areas concerning controls, internal theft, professional shoplifting, vendor theft, bad checks, cash loss, and general liability safety claims.
Adjunct Instructor
Cypress College
Cypress, CA
01.2008 - 01.2009
Taught various banking, basic accounting fundamentals, day-to-day living, communication, and remedial occupational practice courses
Utilized visual aids, training handbooks, reference works, and demonstration models to enhance learning
Effectively assessed student comprehension of subject matter, using oral interviews, written examinations, and performance tests
Established and maintained professional working relationships, assisting others as needed, and accomplished targeted goals as set by the School Director.
Special Education Teacher
Douglas Byrd High School
Fayetteville, NC
09.2006 - 01.2009
Developed strategies that met the needs of individual students, modifying the curriculum based on techniques defined by individual learning styles (high-functioning autistic needs)
Instructed students in classroom activities and learning, reported student progress, administered specialized testing, and worked with all parties involved in the student’s IEP progress
Provided engaging, motivating, and rigorous instruction in small group and individual settings focusing on student comprehension and success
Established appropriate classroom rules and procedures that were clearly understood by all students, enforcing safety and adherence to all school policies.
Continuing Education Instructor and On
ABE, Fayetteville Technical College
Fayetteville, NC
01.2007 - 01.2008
Taught a variety of subject matters in Adult Basic Education and GED courses, enabling students to obtain solid academic skills
Provided leadership in program development relating to student intake, advising, and curriculum development
Collaborated to create new adult education programs outside the college: Salvation Army, and drug treatment halfway houses
Worked effectively with students, staff, and colleagues in an environment that promoted cultural diversity and student success
Courses Taught:
Strategies for Success
Reading
Writing
Basic College Mathematics
Social Studies
English
School Resource Officer
Gang Task Force Search
01.1995 - 01.2005
Adjunct Instructor
Langston University
Langston, OK
01.1998 - 01.1999
Taught various Aviation and Science courses applying best practices for student achievement
Implemented lesson plans relevant to the depth and scope of class materials as outlined in the syllabus
Prepared and graded examinations promptly, published exam schedules, and communicated grades and progress with each student
Challenged, engaged, and communicated with students to encourage their participation and learning while maintaining mutual value and respect
Courses Taught:
Aviation History
Space and Earth Science
Cockpit Resource Management
Industry and
Recovery Drive Team/Patrolman/Jailer
Tulsa County Sheriff
Tulsa, OK
Assisted the school administration and staff in providing students with a safe and secure environment by proactively planning safety prevention and security problems
Responded immediately to any criminal activity
Developed summer safety curriculum for elementary school students
Worked in conjunction with site administration and personnel to identify and monitor “at-risk” students, participating in meetings to increase awareness and safety
Provided gang intelligence for the Tulsa Public School System, performing investigations as needed.
Education
EdD - Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
2025
ABE/GED/Math Instructor - Fine Arts
College of the Desert
2023
GED - General Education
Carrington College
2017
all of the associate degree programs. - Instructor general education
San Joaquin Valley College
2016
MS - Natural and Applied Sciences
Oklahoma State University
1998
BA - Psychology
Chapman University
1992
Arts and Writing - Earth Science
Skills
Highly Competent Subject Areas
Software:
Microsoft Office Suite
Subject Matter Expert:
Strategies for Success
Reading
Writing
Mathematics
Social Studies
English
Additional Information
Awards and Honors
, Six-time award winner Instructor of the Month, Everest College
Timeline
Adult Education/CJ instructor
Copper Mountain Community College
01.2017 - 01.2023
Everest College
01.2009 - 01.2015
Asset Protection Coordinator and District Trainer
Wal-Mart
01.2008 - 01.2013
Adjunct Instructor
Cypress College
01.2008 - 01.2009
Continuing Education Instructor and On
ABE, Fayetteville Technical College
01.2007 - 01.2008
Special Education Teacher
Douglas Byrd High School
09.2006 - 01.2009
Adjunct Instructor
Langston University
01.1998 - 01.1999
School Resource Officer
Gang Task Force Search
01.1995 - 01.2005
Recovery Drive Team/Patrolman/Jailer
Tulsa County Sheriff
EdD - Organizational Leadership
Liberty University
ABE/GED/Math Instructor - Fine Arts
College of the Desert
GED - General Education
Carrington College
all of the associate degree programs. - Instructor general education
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