About Me
As a facilitator and coach with years of experience in corporate, military, and academic settings, my objective is to help individuals reach their full potential. I am passionate about guiding and inspiring others to discover their own strengths and develop effective strategies to achieve their goals. My experience has taught me how to motivate people to think more critically, work more collaboratively, and take ownership of their own success. I have a strong background in both leadership and instructional design, and I am adept at devising engaging and effective learning experiences for diverse audiences. I understand how to create a safe and secure environment where individuals can explore their potential and learn from their mistakes. My desire to educate and develop others is what drives me to make a difference and truly help others to reach their highest potential.
Education
Northcentral University
Major: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education Minor: E-learning
Relevant Coursework
Principles and Practices of E-Learning, Educational Research Methodology, E-Learning Instructional Strategies, Statistics I, Instructional Design and Engaging E-Learning Activities, Research Design, Qualitative Research Design, The Online Learning Environment, Statistics II, Facilitating Adult Learning Online, Quantitative Research Design, Developing Online Content Ethically and Legally, CITI Program Certification, and Dissertation titled "Motivational Profiles: Predicting Intention to Persist to Complete a bachelor's degree in a For-profit University".
Park University
Major: Education (BSE) Minor: Mathematics
Relevant Coursework
Career Inquiry in Education, Psychology of Education & Adolescence, Technology in Education, School as a Social System, Issues in Diversity & World Culture, Children and Young Adult Literature, Ethics and Professionalism in the Classroom, Teaching Strategies & Classroom Management, Reading & Writing in the Content Areas, Assessment in Education, Exceptional Children, Methodology in Teaching Content Area - Secondary
American Intercontinental University
Major: Education (MED) Minor: Instructional Technology
Relevant Coursework
Introduction to Technology and Education, Understanding the Learning Process, Principles of Instructional Design, Cognitive Approaches to Learning, Computer-Mediated Learning Environments, Curriculum Design and Evaluation, Educational Research Methods, Online Learning: Theory and Practice.
Univesity of Phoenix
Major: Management (BME)
Relevant Coursework
Applied Written Communication, Management: Theory, Practice, Application, Critical Thinking: Strategies in Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Ethics in Management, Foundations of Research, Organizational Psychology, Communicating in the Virtual Workplace, Human Motivation, Team Dynamics for Managers, Human Factors in Technology, Financial Analysis for Managers, and Diversity Issues in Communication.
Work Experience
Training Instructor (Writer) Supervisor Duties
Oct 2020 - Current
Supervise civilian and military personnel including managing schedules, training new hires, evaluating performance, providing feedback, identifying career and professional development opportunities, monitoring employee performance, and counseling and coaching.
Lead an instructional program analysis and development for civilian leaders (GS 13-15), including needs, topic, and target audience analysis as well as managing teams of subject matter experts in the creation of instructional materials.
Coordinate a continuing education for senior leaders, a strategic leadership course for civilian and uniform leaders (GS 14/15, CWO 4/5, SGM/CSM, and LTC/COL), including the development of a clear vision for the future, providing a common language for contractors, facilitators, guest speakers, and students.
Design, develop, revise, and deliver (facilitate) courses to prepare Civilian leaders (GS 13-15) to assume increasing levels of responsibility and leadership within organizations in the progressive and sequential Civilian Education System.
Perform needs assessments and evaluates student learning in terms of adequacy of coverage and accomplishment of approved course and/or course module learning outcomes and learning objectives.
Support a continuous college research regime of a formative and summative evaluation of lesson, module, course, and system content to facilitate workforce development, achieve a return on investment and improve the Continuous Adaptive Learning Model.
Serves as a subject matter expert for Civilian Corps Leader Development in leader competencies.
Associate Professor
Sep 2013 - Sep 2020
Coordinated planning, design, and development of course content and assessments through collaboration with faculty, Deans, and subject matter experts.
Evaluated and revised course curriculum, content, and materials in accordance with accreditation requirements and industry standards.
Project lead for Grantham Digital Badge Initiative: The team determined micro-credentials increase student retention, participation, and performance.
Provided classroom instruction in educational psychology, critical thinking, college success, and research methods and capstone subjects.
Supported student learning beyond the classroom with supplemental materials including external websites, white papers, videos, Twitter, podcasts, etc.
Designed, developed, and facilitated professional development training programs for faculty and local community members.
Made academic contributions through strategic planning, assessment, building relationships with professional associations, program reviews, and research.
Student Teacher
Aug 2010 - May 2013
Liberty North High School - Planned, developed, and facilitated interactive lessons for High School Geometry and Statistics students.
Liberty North High School - Performed all responsibilities of classroom management and assessment.
North Kansas City High School/Staley High School - Guided high-level discussions of critical topics using collaborative learning techniques with the AVID tutoring program.
Park Hill South High School - Taught lessons and motivated students through cooperative activities and personal relationships.
Faculty / Instructor
Jul 2004 - Oct 2007
Planned, developed, and delivered classroom and laboratory instruction for technical mathematics and the theory of electronics.
Partnered with instructors, subject matter experts, local businesses, and national manufacturers in developing curricula for multiple campuses to advance industry-relevant graduates.
Supervised student progress, and track attendance/assignments using computer integrated information management system.
Trainer / Biomedical Technician
Oct 2000 - Nov 2003
Managed in-house and regional service contracts on varied complex medical equipment to maintain regulatory compliance with Health & Human Services (HHS) and Environment Health & Safety (EHS) agencies.
Provided on-site applications training in X-ray system operation, acquisition, analysis, file scanning, and densitometer unit interpretation to Clinical Technologists.
Collaborated with regional sales teams to develop effective marketing strategies, and successfully generate contract renewals.
Used schematics and technical literature to service microprocessor-controlled, electronic, and electromechanical devices in accordance with manufacture literature and GE specification.
Sergeant / Biomedical Technician
Nov 1991 - Feb 1999
Supervised, trained, and evaluated junior biomedical technicians and logistics personnel.
Developed and coordinated all department administration, including man-hour reporting, quality assurance, budget contracting, and remote clinic support scheduling.
Produced a technical proficiency training program in which employee compliance with Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) standards was confirmed.
Used Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment to perform inspection, installation, preventive maintenance (PM), safety test, calibration, verification, repair, modification, and de-installation of complex medical equipment.
