To work in dynamic and progressive environment that gathers, shares, and creates information in support of a structured, learner centered approach to education. To work with diverse student/teacher populations providing direction to faculty by developing programs that foster life long learning practices and encourage a student-centered approach in the learning community.
SUMMARY
M.S. Educational Technology, certified in Blackboard, current Arizona standard teaching certificate in secondary education, current Community College teaching certificate, AED certificate
12 years experience integrating various technologies into classrooms at the college, high school, and middle school levels
Currently instructing Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver at Yavapai Community College
17 years in Verde Valley with experience both commercially and academically in print and internet publishing.
WORK HISTORY
April 2007 – present Yavapai Community College
Instructional Designer
- Integrating various technologies into face to face classroom environments
- Developing innovative approaches to student/teacher interaction in online instuction
- Training faculty in best practice in instruction
1996–2007 Oak Creek Ranch School
English Instructor, English Chair
- Developed and run digital media course using digital video, digital cameras, and print publications.
- Use multimedia technology to address different learning styles and enhance skill reinforcement.
- Yearbook advisor (8 years), teaching and using Adobe PageMaker/Indesign to produce and submit yearbook digitally.
- Perform secondary level teaching assignments and develop individualized instruction to “at-risk” students ranging from remedial needs to accelerated literature courses.
- In charge of classroom curriculum development and teaching strategies.
2002–present Yavapai Community College
Computer Applications Instructor/GED Instructor
- Ten years community college instructor in various computer applications including Adobe Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
- Responsible for developing syllabus and delivering content to adult learners.
- Use multimedia technology to address different learning styles and enhance skill reinforcement.
EDUCATION
Walden University
Master of Science in Educational Technology
Prescott College
Bachelor of Arts in English Education
Yavapai Community College
1981-1983
RELATED CONFERENCES
- 2009 Grant Award Winner HITS Program, Health Information Teachnology Scholars Program, Indianapolis, Indiana
- Presenter, 2009 Microcomputers in Education Conference, Tempe, Arizona
- Presenter, 2008 CIT (League for Innovation in the Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah (presentation)
- 2008 Southwest Institute for Learning with Technology Conference, Flagstaff, Arizona
- Presenter, 2008 Maricopa Community Colleges Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference, Mesa, Arizona
- Presenter, 2008 Innovation Conference (League for Innovation in the Community College, Denver, Colorado
- 2006 14th Annual Teaching and Technology Conference
- Tucson, Arizona
- 2005 MEC, Microcomputers in Education Conference
- Tempe, Arizona
- Presenter, 2005 13th Annual Teaching and Technology Conference Series, Flagstaff, Arizona
- 2005 13th Annual Teaching and Technology Conference Series, Tucson, Arizona
References Available on request.
