Curriculum Vitae

Teaching with technology (i.e., games & simulations, mobile learning, social networking, etc.) effectively, efficiently, and seamlessly, so that students are producers as well as consumers of technology.

^{Ed. D., Educational Technology, University of Florida, 2012}

^{M.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, 1997}

^{M.S., Biology, Georgia Southern University, 1994}

^{B.S., Biology, Georgia Southern University, 1993}

^{Florida Teaching Certificate, Florida Atlantic University, 2000}

Educational Technology Instructor (2013-Present) Foundational & graduate Studies in Education, Morehead State University, Morehead, KY. I designed and taught curriculum for educational technology graduate (Doctoral & Masters) students.

GED and GED-Prep (ABE) Instructor (2011-2013) Adult Education, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, Florida. I have taught several levels of GED and GED-prep math, English, and language classes for IRSC’s Adult education programs.

Online Education Developer and Instructor (2006-2013) Adult Education, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, Florida. I improved and applied online curriculum for IRSC’s Adult education programs. Additionally, I have offered training and best practices for other online instructors.

Science Curriculum Developer and Instructor (2006-2013) Adult Education, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, Florida. I improved and applied science curriculum for IRSC’s Adult education programs. The Adult High School’s science classes include: Biology 1A & 1B, Chemistry 1A & 1B, Earth Science 1A & 1B, Environmental Science 1A & 1B, and Physical Science 1A & 1B.

Adjunct Science Instructor (1999-2013) Department of Arts & Sciences, Indian River State College, Ft. Pierce, Florida. I developed and implemented curriculum for undergraduate biology I and II courses, ecology, life sciences, and oceanography courses including group projects designed to introduce students to professional biology.

Secondary Science Teacher (1998-2005) St. Lucie West Centennial High School, Port St. Lucie, Florida. I innovated curriculum and lead instruction of biology (general, honors I and II, and environmental) and earth-space science. Also, I founded a student Environmental Club, including developing community projects, mentoring students, recycling newspapers, and organizing fundraisers and field trips.

SAT-prep Instructor (1998) Kaplan, Jacksonville Branch, Jacksonville, Florida. I instructed students in preparation of taking standardized tests such as the SAT.

Teaching Assistant (1994-1997) University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. I managed all aspects of the Wildlife department’s largest undergraduate course (1800 students per year), coauthored instructional text, wrote and evaluated exams, conducted background research for lectures, and counseled students.

Texas Education Agency (TEA) through SAFAL Partners (2017) Selected to serve as a subject matter expert for the TEA to assist and support the Career and Technical Resource Integration Project in the evaluation of 10,000+ educational resources against quality benchmarks.

Center for Occupational Research and Development (CORD) Professional Development Workshops Presenter (2011-Present) Create and administer three workshops (An Introduction to Mobile Learning; Incorporating Games and Simulations into Your Curriculum for Academic Success – Why and How; and, The Creative Class and 21st Century Skills) to educators throughout the nation.

Northern Kentucky University's Center for Educator Excellent (2014) We (two colleagues & I) evaluated data from the Collaborative for Inquiry-Based Instruction (CIBI) project. We compiled and analyzed their data (both quantitative and qualitative) to write a report of the project's findings.

Research Biologist (1994-1997) University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. I designed and conducted a study on the use of managed and unmanaged habitat by the rufous-sided towhee in North Central Florida.

Research Technician (1995-1996) Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida. I conducted extensive paleontological research to trace the evolution of fauna.

Research Biologist (1993-1994) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. I designed and conducted a study of avian ecology in an urban environment.

Eastern Bluebird Project Researcher (1993-1994) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. I collected critical data for a study of Eastern Bluebird nesting ecology, including bird banding, nest monitoring, and maintenance of nest boxes.

Science Lab Instructor (1993-1994) Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, Georgia. I designed and directed laboratory undergraduate coursework for biology (general and majors), anatomy and physiology classes.