Seasoned college instructor experienced in teaching political science and history during 18+ years in higher education seeks opportunity to be a part of a growing online campus. Strong competency in online engagement with a passion for virtual education.
- Online Instruction
- Curriculum Design
- Technological literacy
- Microsoft Office and LMS software proficiency
- Compassionate
- Student oriented
- Good listening skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Teamwork
- Seminar facilitation
- Public speaking
- Content editing
- Community engagement
- Organization and Time management
- Troubleshooting
- Diversity and inclusion facilitation
- 18-24 credit hours towards an M.A. of History
- Areas of concentration include Celtic History, History of England 1500-1950s, Russian and Middle Eastern History, The American West and Progressivism, Civil War and Reconstruction, Cold War
- Thesis: Constructive Engagement: An Assessment of U.S. Foreign Policy towards South Africa in the Reagan Administration
- Areas of concentration included National and Foreign Policy, public policy, legislation, the presidency, campaigns and elections, politics of Eastern Europe, Russia, the Middle East and Africa as well as international criminal systems
- Continued collaboration as a co-author on a book concerning U.S.-South African relations
- Member of Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
- Redwine Scholar of the Year 1998 and 2000
- Focused in National and Foreign Policy, Constitutional Law, Black Politics, Political Parties, Campaigns and Elections, Criminal Procedure, Criminal Justice Theory on State, National and International levels, Political Philosophy
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa and Lambda Epsilon Chi
- Concentrated in Legal Aspects of Law, Crime in America, Policy Systems and Practices, The Courts and Criminal Procedure, Crime and Delinquency
Certified in
Preparing To Teach Online
Creating Strong Passwords: Security Awareness Training
Avoiding Phishing Scams Training
Social Engineering Red Flags Training
Texas Cyber Security Awareness Training
Best Practices in Pedagogy
Online Learning Consortium: Teaching for Deeper Learning
Online Learning Consortium: Best Online Practices in Pedagogy
Online Learning Consortium: Reaching a Global World
Online Learning Consortium: Diversity and Inclusion in the Virtual Classroom
Social and Personal Responsibility Training
Assessing Critical Thinking Training
Diversity and Inclusion Training
Implicit Bias Training
Making Campuses Safe for LGBTQ+ Students
Sexual Harassment Training
FERPA Training
Legislative Affairs Training
Library Update Training
City, STATE, 2003 - Current
- Assisted students with making optimal educational and vocational choices to capitalize on progressive knowledge-building.
- Utilized effective online teaching techniques to promote effective engagement and learning
- Capitalized on educational environment that promoted critical thinking skills, societal responsibility and respect that students can transfer to future endeavors
- Created immersive activities, political and historical debates and special projects to promote student learning.
- Delivered knowledgeable lectures to help students understand current and historical geopolitical issues.
- Facilitated thought-provoking virtual and face to face classroom discussions to enhance understanding of lecture topics and break down preconceived notions.
- Developed syllabus and overall course structure to provide rich learning environments for online, hybrid and face to face classes.
- Pioneered virtual synchronous classes (Tanburg) on rural campuses.
- Mastered classroom technology, including Tanburg, CANVAS and ANGEL learning platforms, as well as textbook interface software such as CONNECT and Mindtap.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Studio and WebEx, YouTube, Zoom
- Championed use of Open Educational Resources.
- Facilitated improved utilization of online tools in the virtual classroom by fellow colleagues while serving on the technology committee for the history department.
- Collaborated with diversity and inclusion faculty resource groups to promote and advocate equitable opportunities for students, staff and faculty institution wide.
- Contributed to new section on diversity and inclusion in the institutional handbook
- Participated in institution wide data committee to create quantifiable measures for assessing diversity and inclusion within the organization
- Engaged in community awareness and education opportunities in order to promote engagement between higher education and the community
City, STATE, 08/2008 - 08/2012
- Board Certified to teach in Alamo Community College District.
City, STATE, 08/2006 - 08/2007
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Collaborated on book project with Dr. Michael Collins over U.S. Presidents in connection with The American West/Populism and Progressivism in America
- Maintained documents and books of antiquity in rare documents section of Midwestern State University library
- Substituted for University lecturers where needed
City, STATE, 08/2003 - 08/2006
- Checked assignments, proctored tests, and provided grades according to university standards.
- Collaborated as co-author on book project concerning U.S.-South African foreign relations between 1953-1996
- Increased competency in Russian, Eastern European and Middle Eastern politics
- Substituted for full time faculty where needed
Related Experience
World Affairs Council Great Decisions Banquet and a South African expert discussion leader in San Antonio, TX 2007
Writer (2004-present)
Provided editorial support, compile reports and statistical data for South African book project. Contributed chapters concerning the foreign policies of the Johnson and Reagan Administrations concerning the Cold War.
Generalist Reviewer (2016-present)
Third Reviewer of textbooks of American Government for Open Stax (formerly Wise Wire). Hired to edit textbook chapters for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation providing free access to textbooks for students.
Researcher (1993-present)
Gathered reports, statistical data, historical data, and cultural data for subjects such as National Campaigns and Elections, U.S. Political Participation, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Political Parties in the U.S. and in Europe, International Systems in Criminal Justice (including countries such as Great Britain, France, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Romania, Hungary, Russia and the Middle East, Eastern European politics and history with an emphasis on the Roma and International Human Rights, Life in England (1500-1950), The Age of Enlightenment, Russian History from ancient to present, foreign policies of containment and deterrence during the Cold War, as well as Women's Rights in Eastern Africa, The Palestinian question, Religion and Ideology of the Middle East, Political economy, sociology and cultural aspects of Africa with an emphasis is South Africa, Ancient Celts.
Tutor (1993- present)
Assisted numerous students with all areas of social sciences as well as writing papers, reading comprehension and vocabulary. More advanced work includes, thesis development, structure and formation of doctoral theses and graduate file papers. Familiar with different writing styles including MLA, APA, Chicago and Turabian styles. Coached international students in English grammar, writing and pronounciation.
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- Midwestern State University
- Midwestern State University
- Midwestern State University
- North Central Texas College
Job Titles Held:
- Instructor of History and Political Science
- Adjunct Instructor of Political Science
- Graduate Assistant of History
- Graduate Assistant of Political Science
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- Master of Arts
- Bachelor of Arts
- Associate of Applied Science
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