Committed and engaging adjunct professor bringing exceptional online teaching skills and expertise in higher education. Gifted in engagement and guidance of students with eight years in postsecondary education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Driving Instructor
KDC Driving School
06.2023 - Current
Preparing lessons that are tailored to students' needs.
Providing instruction on parts and functions vehicle, and on-road regulations.
Teaching practical skills related to all aspects of driving.
Helping students to develop confidence in driving skills.
Gaining control of vehicle during emergency situations.
Calming students in distress.
Documenting and reporting on students' progress.
Informing students when ready to take driver's test.
Reporting all accidents to Head of driving school.
Evaluated student performance and documented progress and goals.
Developed tailored lesson plans for each student, addressing individual needs and weaknesses.
Improved student driving skills by utilizing effective teaching methods and personalized instruction.
Conducted regular evaluations of student performance to identify areas needing further attention or adjustment in teaching approach.
Reviewed process, requirements and registration information with students to facilitate driver education enrollment.
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - Current
LNTC 401: Metacognition: Fall 2022 - Spring 2023
Incorporate broad perception of cultural diversity, including age, race, gender, ethnicity, and national origin.
Communicate insight and ownership of personal meaning of diversity.
Use college experience as basis to create significant change in attitude toward diversity in personal and/or professional life.
Integrated current events and cultural themes into course materials to contextualize subject matter and facilitate lifelong learning.
Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Life Skills Teacher 9-12
Dr. John Horn High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Provide special education students with learning activities and experiences designed to help them fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth
Develop or modify curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials to student ability levels
Work in self-contained, team, departmental, or itinerant capacity as assigned.
Managed continuous 1.5-hour classes designed to aid adults with developmental disabilities by using assistive technologies.
Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
Improved student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques.
Promoted positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering respectful communication among students.
Math 6th & 8 Co-Teach/SPED Case Manager
Thompson Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Prepare lessons that reflect accommodations for differences in student learning styles.
Present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.
Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of learning styles and needs of students assigned.
Conduct assessment of student learning styles and use results to plan instructional activities.
Work cooperatively with special education teachers to modify curricula as needed for special education students according to guidelines established in Individual Education Plans (IEP).
Use technology to strengthen teaching/learning process.
Help students analyze and improve study methods and habits.
Conduct ongoing assessment of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
Be positive role model for students, support mission of school district.
Create classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for physical, social, and emotional development of students.
Maintained accurate documentation on all cases, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality requirements.
Contributed to team discussions and case conferences actively, sharing insights and expertise with colleagues to optimize student support strategies.
Participated in regular professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within case management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to determine timely delivery of services.
Graduate Assistant in Teaching
Texas A&M University - Commerce
08.2014 - 08.2020
Teaches classes (as the instructor of record)
Provides challenging instructional design
Web Accessibility gauged
Web Development taught via Blog & ePortfolio
Grades student assignments
Proctors exams
Develops academic instructional materials
Tutors students
Maintains office hours to provide instructional support
Graduate Assistant in Research
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - 08.2020
Concentrates on providing support to a faculty member's research program
Conducts independent research under the supervision of a faculty member
Conducts experiments
Presents findings in a publication or dissertation
Organizes or analyzes data
Collaborates with faculty in preparing publications
Other research activities
Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching)
Texas A&M University - Commerce
06.2013 - 01.2014
Preparation of materials for instructional or service units
Performance of varied duties in non-academic units
Assisted with administrative duties in a variety of settings
Conducted activities that do not generally fit within GAT or GAR job responsibilities
Assisted with grading
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - present
EDUC 405: GLB/Global Fluency : Summer II 2021 - Spring 2022
Recognize and discuss issues related to how global environment shapes one's own opinions;
Demonstrate understanding of complex and diverse nature of contemporary society and able to situate his/her own and other cultures in wider social context;
Understand, reflect, and present examples on how individuals, groups, and institutions influence society.
Mentored struggling students with targeted one-on-one assistance, leading to improved academic performance.
Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
Improved student understanding by efficiently managing teaching materials and answering students' discussion inquiries.
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - present
ETEC 424: Integrating Technology into the Curriculum: Fall 2014 - Spring 2021
Designs instruction to maximize student learning
Provide safe, secure, and inviting environment that is conducive to learning
Recognizes and respect uniqueness and potential of each student
Conceptually and intuitively understand how people learn
Understand related fields-usability and experience design, information design, communications and new technologies
Created and implemented course agendas, lesson plans and activities to successfully meet course objectives.
Improved student engagement by incorporating multimedia presentations in lectures.
Created unique, student-centered lesson plans and assignments for each class to promote maximum learning and knowledge retention.
Used technological equipment to enhance process of students' learning.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education & Leadership
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce
12.2021
Master of Science (MS) - Educational Technology & Leadership (ETLD)
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce
08.2014
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Kinesiology / Sports Studies
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce
05.2013
Skills
Student Mentoring
Academic advising
Online Teaching
Student Engagement
Strong Observational Skills
Effective Teaching Methods
Good Judgment
Leadership Qualities
In-Depth Knowledge
Student records
Student Records Management
Differentiated Instruction
Test Administration
Performance Evaluation
Progress Reporting
Curriculum Development
Progress Evaluation
Classroom Management
Leadership Development
Certification
Physical Education EC-12
Special Education EC-12
Accomplishments
Member of National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) Honor Society (Sigma Alpha Pi)
National Engaged Leader Award/Presidents Scholar Award- Inducted 12/6/13
Executive Board- Success Networking Team Coordinator, 2014
Executive Board- Co-Vice President/Advisor, 2014
Executive Board- Advisor, 2015 - Present
Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, 4.0 GPA, Inducted 2014
Dean's List Fall 2011 & Fall 2012
President's List Spring 2012 & Spring 2013
Athletic Hall of Fame: Inducted October 23, 2010 at Texas A & M University-Commerce as a member of the 1980 ETSU Football Team into the Athletics Hall of Fame. All-Conference Left Tackle for 1982 ETSU Lions Football Team.
Affiliations
Phi Pi Delta for Health and Human Performance majors since 2011
Texas Association of Health PE Recreation and Dance (TAHPERD) since 2011
American Educational Communications & Technologies (AECT) since 2014
Association of Educational Research Association (AERA) since 2014
National Society of Leadership & Success (NSLS) Honor Society (Sigma Alpha Pi) since 2013
Timeline
Driving Instructor
KDC Driving School
06.2023 - Current
Life Skills Teacher 9-12
Dr. John Horn High School
07.2022 - 06.2023
Math 6th & 8 Co-Teach/SPED Case Manager
Thompson Middle School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate Assistant in Teaching
Texas A&M University - Commerce
08.2014 - 08.2020
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - present
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - present
Adjunct Instructor
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - Current
Graduate Assistant in Research
Texas A&M University - Commerce
01.2014 - 08.2020
Graduate Assistant (Non-Teaching)
Texas A&M University - Commerce
06.2013 - 01.2014
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education & Leadership
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Master of Science (MS) - Educational Technology & Leadership (ETLD)
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Kinesiology / Sports Studies
Texas A&M University-Commerce
K12 Experience
Dr. John Horn High School, Mesquite, Texas, Life Skills Teacher 9-12, 2022, 2023
Thompson Middle School, Quinlan, Texas, Math 6th & 8 Co-Teach/SPED Case Manager, 08/02/2021, 08/02/2022
Critical issues faced by faculty when an institution adopts a new learning management system, Annual Research Symposium, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 04/2019
Critical issues faced by faculty when an institution adopts a new learning management system, Annual Research Symposium, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 04/2018
Assessing learning environment and experiences in a higher education online doctoral program: Perceptions of Faculty and Students, 68th Annual Summer Conference, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, 08/2014
DRS, Dallas, Texas, Acceptance Test Technician, 01/2008, 12/2010
Renovations Plus, Plano, Texas, Foreman/Carpenter Assistant, 06/2003, 12/2006
Precision Door Service, Plano, Texas, Supervisor/Lead Installer, 07/2001, 07/2004
Higher Education Experience
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Higher Education & Learning Technologies, Adjunct Instructor, 01/2014, Present, LNTC 401, Metacognition, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, EDUC 405, GLB/Global Fluency, Summer II 2021 - Spring 2022, ETEC 424, Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, Fall 2014 - Spring 2021
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Higher Education & Learning Technologies, Graduate Assistant in Teaching, 08/2014, 08/2020
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Higher Education & Learning Technologies, Graduate Assistant in Research, 01/2014, 08/2020
Critical issues faced by faculty when an institution adopts a new learning management system, Annual Research Symposium, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 04/2019
Critical issues faced by faculty when an institution adopts a new learning management system, Annual Research Symposium, Texas A&M University-Commerce, 04/2018
Assessing learning environment and experiences in a higher education online doctoral program: Perceptions of Faculty and Students, 68th Annual Summer Conference, National Council of Professors of Educational Administration, 08/2014
DRS, Dallas, Texas, Acceptance Test Technician, 01/2008, 12/2010
Renovations Plus, Plano, Texas, Foreman/Carpenter Assistant, 06/2003, 12/2006
Precision Door Service, Plano, Texas, Supervisor/Lead Installer, 07/2001, 07/2004
Higher Education Experience
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Higher Education & Learning Technologies, Adjunct Instructor, 01/2014, Present, LNTC 401, Metacognition, Fall 2022 - Spring 2023, EDUC 405, GLB/Global Fluency, Summer II 2021 - Spring 2022, ETEC 424, Integrating Technology into the Curriculum, Fall 2014 - Spring 2021
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Higher Education & Learning Technologies, Graduate Assistant in Teaching, 08/2014, 08/2020
Texas A&M University - Commerce, Higher Education & Learning Technologies, Graduate Assistant in Research, 01/2014, 08/2020
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