2023-Present
Instructor
UNIVERSITY of WEST GEORGIA
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Support the Department of Educational Technology and Foundations by teaching the following courses:
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Graduate level:
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Issues in Instructional Technologies (MEDT 8463)
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Assessing Learning in Technology-Enhanced Instruction (MEDT 7476)
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Undergraduate level:
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Multiple Literacies in Education (MEDT 2501)
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2017-2022
Graduate & Teaching Assistant
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Design, develop, and implement instructional plans integrated with educational technologies resources to support instruction and learning.
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Plan and facilitate monthly knowledge exchange presentations featuring guest speakers from the ISLT program.
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Develop and facilitate instruction, conduct field observations, evaluate performance, and provide technical support for students and instructors in the following courses:
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Educational Technology (EME2040) course. (Sp21)
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Classroom Instruction (SMT4301) course. (Fa20)
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Project-Based Instruction (SMT4664) course (Fa19, Sp20)
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SPECIAL PROJECTS/AWARDS/HONORS:​​​
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Spring 2021, awarded:
Gagne/Briggs Outstanding Service Award
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Fall 2020, awarded:
2015-2017
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
S.T.E.M. Center Coordinator
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Manage STEM Center program staff and members
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Conduct STEM education outreach events in support of local K-12 programs.
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Manage the National Science Foundation (NSF) grant funded STEM STAR Scholar research and career development program.
SPECIAL PROJECTS/AWARDS/HONORS:​​
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Spring 2017, awarded:
2014-2015
Principal
S.T.E.M. Program Director
2010-2014
Career & Technical Education Coordinator
Instructor
JAMES MADISON PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
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Supervise daily operations, employees, and technology infrastructure of the school.
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Establish school as a Certiport® industry level certification testing center.
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Design, develop, and implement curriculum for the following courses:
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Introduction to Engineering Design
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Principles of Engineering
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Digital Design I
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SPECIAL PROJECTS/AWARDS/HONORS:
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Fall 2014, featured:
AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL
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Manage CTE Academy instructors and Certiport® industry level certification testing.
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Develop and implement curriculum for the following courses:
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Introduction to Engineering Design
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Principles of Engineering
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SPECIAL PROJECTS/AWARDS/HONORS:​
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2012-2013, awarded:
Glenn-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year
2017-2022
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Doctor of Philosophy,
Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies
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Fall 2022, successfully defended dissertation research of:
Project-based learning experiences of middle school teachers: Examining implementation context, project design elements, and management strategies
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Spring 2022, successfully defended a prospectus research on:
Project-based learning experiences of middle school teachers: Examining implementation context, project design elements, and management strategies
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Fall 2020, successfully defended a preliminary concept paper:
Investigating teachers' perception of the model of Gold Standard Project-Based Learning ​​
SPECIAL PROJECTS/AWARDS/HONORS:
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Spring 2021, awarded:
Gagne/Briggs Outstanding Service Award
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Fall 2020, awarded:
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Spring 2020, featured:
Graduate Impact Student​​
2006-2008
Bachelor of Science,
Secondary Mathematics & Science Teaching
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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Fall 2008, successfully completed the Florida Department of Education professional teacher certification requirements for teaching math at the secondary level (6th-12th grades).
2003-2006
Associate in Arts,
General Education]
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Spring 2006, admitted to Florida State University
SPECIAL PROJECTS/AWARDS/HONORS:
Honor Graduate
THE ROVER EXPERIENCE
The Rover Experience is a PjbL learning activity in which students work collaboratively in a learner-centered environment and apply design thinking strategies to solve problems and create products.
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP:
ROBOTICS EXHIBIT
This Robotics Exhibit features the Clawbot and Autobot challenges activities demonstrated during the Florida State University College of Education Technology Workshop of middle school students and teachers.
Challenge Activity
Model Process (ChAMP)
This professional development offering project-based learning support for middle school students and teachers across different disciplines
Alumni-Student
Knowledge exchange (ASKe)
The FSU-ISLT Alumni-Student Knowledge exchange is a networking program that includes an annual conference and monthly presentations addressing instructional design (ID) related trends, research, and practice.
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Technical Career Solutions, LLC
Technical Career Solutions is a performance improvement specialist company that offers instructional design (ID), technical support, creative production, and professional development for K-12, higher education, and workforce environments.
