Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Faculty Development Center/Senior Learning Experience Designer/Adjunct Instructor
University of Maine Augusta
05.2020 - Current
Learning Experience Designer (5/2020-2/2025)
Supervise staff in Faculty Development Center and cross functioning roles in the Academic Services Unit.
Provide support across campus in the use of artificial intelligence.
Collaborate with subject matter experts in course design, incorporating adult learning theory, Universal Design for Learning, and accessibility standards.
Initiated research and policy plan for incorporation of generative AI, providing guidance and training to faculty and administration.
Manage large and ongoing projects for Faculty Development Center and campus.
Contribute to TeamDynamix ticket system for faculty technical and lms support.Formerly used Jira.
Create weekly instructional quick tips for campus community utilizing BeePro or Emma software.
Conduct data analysis for trends and improvement strategies.
Serve on eLearning, Brightspace Academic Support, academic integrity, and artificial intelligence committees.
Consult with instructional designers and development staff across the University of Maine System.
Collaborate with team members to develop several initiatives including an orientation to Brightspace learning management system, 200+ video tutorial repository (Camtasia), and orient new faculty to campus and online instruction.
Developed and maintain a checklist for instructors to review courses prior to each semester entitled “Is Your Course Ready for the Semester?”.
Created a course development and review process based on national standards (OSCQR and Quality Matters). Presented process to deans, academic senate, and faculty schools for approval with a pilot Fall 2021 and launched Spring 2022.
Developed and maintain learning experience design website.
Developed and facilitate online teaching course for faculty and online teaching microcredential.
Served on NECHE 2021 committee, Standard 4: Academic Program.
Supported campus migration to new learning management system (Brightspace) and provided training for implementation, including live support, webinars, and written/recorded guides.
Delivered keynote for campus wide Course Camp in 2022 and 2023.
Adjunct Instructor (2/2025 to present)
Instructional Designer/TAACCCT Grant and First Year Seminar Coordinator
Maine Community College System
10.2015 - 05.2020
Collaborated with members across the Maine Community College System in developing course design standards and best practices for online instruction.
Oversaw migration to a new learning management system (D2L Brightspace).
Co-developed and facilitated online faculty orientation.
Collaborated with faculty regarding curriculum development, instructional methods and best practice incorporating industry standards such as Quality Matters and Online Learning Consortium.
Developed policies, guidelines, and document templates for Universal Design for Learning, WCAG, and accessibility.
Chaired First Year Seminar program. Completely revitalized program Summer 2015. Supervised instructors and collaborated with departments across campus.
Served on Program Advisory Committee, Professional Development Committee, and Institutional Resources and Technology Committee.
Served on Achieve the Dream, Math Pathways, and Ruffalo Noel Levitz committees for strategic planning and student success initiatives.
Served on 2017 NEASC accreditation committee and participated in documentation and data analysis.
Adjunct instructor for various departments.
Maintained quality assurance of curriculum for seven community colleges involved in Round 3 TAACCCT Maine is IT! Department of Labor grant for 113 courses.
Co-presented national Department of Labor webinar entitled “What We Learned Along the Way-Accessibility and TAACCCT Deliverables”.
Presented session on Universal Design for Learning & Accessibility at Mini-Jam Conference.
Evaluated course content on Blackboard and Jenzabar learning management systems.
Attended CAST Universal Design for Learning Presenters Academy.
Collaborated with California State University MERLOT, CAST, and Skills Commons.
Curriculum Developer/Instructor
Kennebec Valley Community College
04.2011 - 05.2020
Developed curriculum for Early Childhood/Education Department.
Collaborated with departmental colleagues on essential program criteria.
Instructor for various early childhood/education courses (traditional, hybrid, and online).
Developed program and courses for newly adopted state-wide college initiative utilizing Blackboard.
Adhered to criteria of Cohen grant for developing content.
Adjunct Instructor/Advisor
Central Maine Community College
08.2006 - 05.2020
Provided guidance during orientations for initial course selection.
Utilized Jenzabar operating system.
Conducted regular office hours to advise and counsel 50-70 students in course selection and degree audits.
Taught online, hybrid and face to face courses for various departments including early childhood, education, psychology, and communications.
Revised curriculum and instructed Introduction to Early Childhood as a hybrid course.
Mentored (voluntarily) study hall for CMCC softball team.
Learning Management System Administrator
St. Mary’s Health System
02.2014 - 11.2015
Recipient of national Talent in Talent Award from learning management system vendor NetLearning.
Served on LEAN committee for travel policy revision, Educational Leadership Collaborative, and human trafficking committee.
Presenter/Instructor at bi-weekly orientation for new employees.
Participated in The Joint Commission Workgroup and Joint Commission visit.
Co-developer of annual education and competencies plans for every department in the organization.
Designed, developed, and managed course content/curriculums for learning management system.
Maintained educational records for 1800+ employees.
Facilitated migration from eHealthcareIT to NetLearning learning management system.
Trained supervisors and managers in system administration.
Adjunct Instructor - Teacher Preparation Department
Hudson Valley Community College
01.2004 - 05.2014
Instructor for early childhood/education and teacher preparation courses on-line (Blackboard), hybrid and face to face.
Researched content, developed, and taught a course entitled A Child in an Ever Changing World, submitted to and approved by Academic Senate in 3/05.
Instructor-Graduate Education Program
New England College of Graduate Studies
09.2009 - 05.2012
Instructor of graduate courses for cohorts in Curriculum and Instruction, Literacy, and Principal Leaders for K-12 teacher preparation program.
Facilitated progress of student action research thesis, including instruction in research techniques.
Restructured traditional courses for hybrid modality (Blackboard 8).
Developed standards for alignment of coursework to accreditation standards.
Supported student program portfolio development.
Education
Doctorate in Educational Leadership - Curriculum and Instruction
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
07.2013
Master of Science - Education
The College of Saint Rose
Albany, NY
12.1997
Bachelor of Arts - English, Elementary/Middle School Education