Mid-career professional with experience as both a Professor and College/University Administrator with expertise in Student Support Services, Student Scholastic Honoraries, Clubs and Associated Student Organizations, College Mental Health-Personal Wellness Services, Academic Affairs, and Dean of Students office. My background to date has focused on supporting student development through teaching, mental health, academic counseling, training, and career and technical education advising. I have consistently sustained an effective learning environment through prepared classes, workshops, presentations, and relevant assignments achieving classroom management and academic goals. I bring a lot of seasoned experience to the college campus and student body by using advanced teaching skills and leadership experience. I am goal-oriented to improve teaching and modernize courses. I have an extensive background in student support services. I am an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. A hardworking and passionate employee with strong organizational skills eager to secure the role of Dean at Southwestern College. Ready to help the SWC leadership team achieve their academic goals. Detail-oriented team person with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Published Author (CRC Press, Taylor-Francis, and Routledge Publishers (2001-present)
Published Author (Course Supplemental Readers, Montezuma Publishing (1997-present)
Published Author, Book Chapters and Scientific Journal Papers (peer reviewed, 1994-present)
Editorial Journal Board, "Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice and Research" (2007-present)
Editorial Board, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, "Journal of Traumatic Stress" (1997-1998)
Editorial Journal Board, "Journal of Clinical-Forensic Medicine" (UK), Aberdeen, Scotland (2001-2005)
Medical & Allied Health Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Clinical Medicine/Medical Scope Monthly (2000-2005)
Certified Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (CDBT) in Progress, PESI/Evergreen (Dec. 2023-present)
Fellow, FAAETS, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 1999
Diplomate, DAAETS, Diploma, American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, 1998
Board Certified (post-doctoral) diploma), Expert in Traumatic Stress (BCETS), 1997-present
Life Fellow Member, LFAPA, American Psychotherapy Association, 1997
National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA, Washington, DC), Certified Critical Incident Stress Responder (1997)
Diplomate Diplomate, American Board of Psychological Specialties (DABPS), 1999
Certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst, California Department of Justice, 1997-present
License Eligible, 3000 hours of supervised clinical training, Board of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, 2018-present
Outstanding Professor Award, Dean of Students/Student Clubs and Organizations, San Diego State University, 2002
Southwestern College "Team Faculty Excellence" Award, 2001.
State of Oklahoma, Service Beyond the Call of Duty Recognition, 1995.
Certified ICI-POST Law Enforcement Instructor, California Department of Justice 2004.
Certified Evidence Crime Scene Investigator, California Department of Justice 1997.
Level III Reserve Officer Academy Graduate (832), San Diego Sheriff Office, 1994.