Professional educator with outstanding communication and instruction experience. Adjunct Faculty adapts to different classroom settings and subjects. Masterful at new teaching styles and concepts and can work within constraints of school guidelines and policies. Keen observer equipped to adapt teaching styles based on student need or subject matter.
Corporate experience in new home construction, financial services research and writing, copywriting, copyediting, writing and research coach.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Communication Faculty
University Of Denver
09.2006 - Current
Extensive in-person and online classes taught including undergraduate and graduate communication, leadership and research courses: CA 3150 Effective Presentations (hybrid), COMN 1550 Communication in the Workplace (FTF and online), COMN 3020 Conflict Management: (FTF and online), COMN 3142 Dialogue, Culture and Conflict (FTF and hybrid), COMN 3700 Topics in Communication: Conflict Management (FTF), COMN 3850 Ethics in Communication (FTF and online), COMN 4110 Theories in Interpersonal Communication (FTF), CREX 1216 Technical Discourse: (FTF), FSEM 1510 The Power of Public Speaking (FTF), LDRS 2518 Self as Leader (FTF), LOS 3250 Leadership In Organizations (online), LDRS 3510 Power and Dominant Ideologies (FTF and online), LDRS 3700 Women Enacting Leadership Capstone (FTF), GS 4905 Graduate Social Research Methods (online, FTF), EPM 4910 Research Practices and Application (online FTF), Recent Masters Level Research classes for UCOL 2020- current, GS 4905 Graduate Social Research Methods (online, FTF), EPM 4910 Research Practices and Application (online, FTF)
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Course Development and Build Completed for UCOL 2022 RES-4910 Graduate Research Practice and Application. Boosted course effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to revise curricula and assessment methods.
Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies..
Adjunct Communication Faculty
Colorado Community College System
06.2008 - Current
Extensive in-person and online undergraduate communication classes taught including: COM 1150 Public Speaking (FTF and hybrid), COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication (FTF and online), COM 2220 Group Communication (online), COM 2300 Intercultural Communication (FTF and online),
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Course Development and Build Completion for ACC COMM 2220 Group Communication 2019
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Course development and Build Completion COMM 2150 Gender Communication 2018
Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Promoted a positive learning environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
Affiliate (Adjunct) Communication Faculty
Metropolitan State University of Denver
08.2008 - Current
Extensive in-person and online undergraduate communication classes taught including: CAS 2301 Communication Theory (FTF), CAS/GWS 2770 Gender and Communication (online), CAS 3100 Business and Professional Speaking (FTF), CAS 3740 Speech and Thought (FTF and online), COMM 2200 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (online), COMM 1100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (online), COMM 1010 Presentational Speaking (online), Recent classes for MSUD 2020-current, COMM 2200 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (online), COMM 1100 Fundamentals of Oral Communication (online), COMM 3210 Family Communication (online).
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Course Development and Build Completion for COMM 2200 Intro to Interpersonal Communication 2021.
Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Course Development and Build Completion COMM 2200 Self-Paced Online Intro to Interpersonal Communication 2021.
Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
Promoted a positive learning environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Adjunct Communication Faculty
Regis University
08.2015 - Current
Extensive online classes taught including undergraduate and graduate communication, leadership and research courses: COM 211 Tech-Based Public Speaking, COM 310 Interpersonal Communication, COM 382 Communication and Inquiry, COM 406 Communication in a Tech Environment, MAPC 601 Graduate Research and Writing, MAPC 603 Graduate Transformation, MALC 622 Emotions in Communication and Conflict, MALC 659 Innovation and Entrepreneurship, MALC 670 Follower-Centered Leadership, MALC 622 Emotions in Communication and Conflict, COM 406 Communication in a Tech Environment, COM 467 Communication Through Social Media,
Subject Matter Expert (SME) during Course Development and Build for Regis 2023 MALC 626 Gender in Communication
Promoted a positive learning environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Conducted assessments and provided individualized feedback to help students improve their performance.
Collaborated with department head to create dynamic, ongoing curriculum development, and instruction improvement program.
Adjunct Communication Faculty
Platte College of Nursing
01.2012 - Current
In-person and online communication classes taught for nursing students earing their BSN including: COM 210 Public Speaking (Online and FTF), COM 125 Interpersonal Communication (Online and FTF)
Enhanced student comprehension by incorporating real-world examples and case studies in lectures.
Boosted course effectiveness by collaborating with colleagues to revise curricula and assessment methods.
Delivered engaging lectures on various subjects, ensuring maximum retention of information among students.
Promoted a positive learning environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
Education
Ph.D. - Communication Studies
University of Denver
Denver, CO
06.2014
Master of Professional Studies - Applied Communication
University of Denver
08.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
University of Denver
08.2003
Skills
Discussion Facilitation
Lesson Planning
Individualized Writing Instruction
Online Instruction
Critical Thinking
Teaching Effectiveness
Subject Matter Expertise
Project-Based Learning
Research and Analysis
Peer Review Publications
Suter, E., Reyes, K., & Ballard, R., Adoptive parents' framing of laypersons' conceptions of family, Qualitative Research Reports in Communication, 17, 43-50, 2011
Suter, E., Reyes, K., & Ballard, R., Parental management of adoptive identities during challenging encounters: Adoptive parents as ‘protectors' and ‘educators', Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 28, 242-261, 2011
Affiliations
National Communication Association, 2003-present
Professional Presentations
Reyes, K. L., Faculty Presentation, Partner with Auraria Library, MSU Denver, Denver, CO, 2016
Reyes, K. L., Guest Lecturer, Gerunds and category construction for grounded theory, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2014
Reyes, K. L., Guest Lecturer, Employing metaphors to frame Charmaz Grounded theory, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2012
Reyes, K. L., Performer, co-author, The Power of Performance, Western States Communication Association Conference, Broomfield, CO, 2008
Reyes, K. L., Performer, co-author, The Power of Performance, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2008
Reyes, K. L., Guest Lecturer, If Pets are Family, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2006
Reyes, K. L., Paper Presentation, When Your Pet Dies: Acknowledging Love, Managing Grief, Dumb Friends League, Denver, CO, 2006
Reyes, K.L., Guest Lecturer, Human Communication Strategies for Therapy Dog Handlers, Therapy Dogs, Inc., Aurora, CO, 2006
Reyes, K. L., Guest Lecturer, Pets as Family Members, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2006
Reyes, K. L., Panel Member, Non-Traditional Students: Educational Choices—Career Opportunities, 20th Annual Convention of the Rocky Mountain Communication Association, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO, 2006
Reyes, K. L., Panel Member, Transitioning Educational Experience Into Career Opportunities, 2005 Career Conference for the Women's College at the University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2005
Reyes, K.L., Guest Lecturer, Writing to Improve Interpersonal Communication, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2005
Reyes, K.L., Guest Lecturer, Making it Pay: Higher Education and Career Application, University of Denver, Denver, CO, 2004
Honors And Awards
2012 Faculty Spirit Award from The Women's College of The University of Denver, Denver, CO
2010 Excellence in Teaching Award for Affiliate Faculty at Metropolitan State College of Denver, Denver, CO
2010 Master Scholar award from University of Denver Alumni Association, Denver, CO
2010-2011 Martha Lahaie Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2009 New Scholar Workshop, International Association of Relationship Research convention, Laurence KA
2007-2008 Martha Lahaie Scholarship, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2003 Magna Cum Laude; B.A. Communication, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2002 Who's Who In American Colleges and Universities
2001-2003 Hornbeck Scholar, University of Denver, Denver, CO
2001-2003 Deans List, University of Denver, Denver, CO
Service
Official Judge: Metropolitan State University of Denver Annual Speech Competition, Denver, CO 2016
Official Judge: Community College of Denver Annual Speech Competition, Denver, CO 2015
Co-Creator and Host, Women's Military Veterans Connect Workshop, University of Denver, Denver,CO 2012
Official Judge: Community College of Aurora Annual Speech Competition, Community College of Aurora, Aurora, CO 2010
Teaching Development Leader for Graduate Teaching Instructors, University of Denver, 2007-2008
Speech Coach: Red Rocks Community College Public Speaking contest, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO 2007
Official Timer: All City Annual Speech Competition, Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood, CO 2007
Online Instructional Training Certifications
ACC Assessing Student Learning
ACC Online Certification Course EDU 263
ACC Learning Consortium: Support New Learners
ACC Online Course Build/Design and Instruct t COM 217 Group Communicate tion
ACC/CCD Course Build/Design and Instruct t COM 215 Gender Communicate tion
ACUE Effective Teaching Practices Microcredentials: Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable courses
CCA D2L Training
CCD Advanced Online
DU Canvas Teaching Online Workshop Completion
DU Blackboard Teaching Online Workshop
MSU WebCT Training
MSU Course Build/Design and Instruct t two ve rsions of COMM 2200 Intro to Interpe rsona l Communic a tio n: online and SPO Self-Pac e d Online .
MSU Blackboard Training
Quality Matters - QM Certificate te : Connect ting Learning Objective s and Assessment nts (CLOA)
QM Certificate te: Applying the QM Rubric ; Connect ting Learning Objective s and Assessment nts: Peer Reviewer r
QM Certificate te: Peer Reviewer Course (PRC)
Certification
Certified White Paper Specialist, American Writers and Artists Institute (AWAI) - 2023.
Certificate in Effective College Instruction, The Association of College and University Educators and the American Council on Education (ACUE/ACE) 2023.
Certificate in Peer Reviewer Course (PRC), Quality Matters (QM) 2019.
Certificate in Connecting Learning Objectives and Assessments (CLOA), Quality Matters (QM) 2018.
Certificate in Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR) Sixth Edition, Quality Matters (QM) 2018.
Timeline
Adjunct Communication Faculty
Regis University
08.2015 - Current
Adjunct Communication Faculty
Platte College of Nursing
01.2012 - Current
Affiliate (Adjunct) Communication Faculty
Metropolitan State University of Denver
08.2008 - Current
Adjunct Communication Faculty
Colorado Community College System
06.2008 - Current
Adjunct Communication Faculty
University Of Denver
09.2006 - Current
Ph.D. - Communication Studies
University of Denver
Master of Professional Studies - Applied Communication