Education Expert Higher-Ed Psychology Educator/Curriculum Development Resume
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PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM LEADER/ CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT EXPERT
Over twenty-five years of stellar leadership of developing highly effective education and training programs developing field leaders. Considered field Subject Matter Expert (SME) due to a recognized high proficiency of directing collaborative efforts within organizations, program design, developing and executing with training efforts across multiple fields and needs. Strong analysis capabilities to examine current deficiencies and integrate adjustments to competencies based on changing current and future needs. Expert abilities to create and review documents, manuals, policies, briefings, and presentations to advise leadership and level-audiences, analyzing trends, human resource needs, budget and policy changes. Insightful aptitude to capitalize on current leadership field trend methodologies reflective of evidence-based best practices regarding training and development of educational programs at the all four levels of higher education.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Education Psychology Capella University – Minneapolis, MN
Specialization in Adult Learning Environments & Online Learning
Master of Education (MEd)
Counseling & Personnel Services University of Maryland – College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Management University of Maryland – College Park, MD
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Human Resources Park University – Parkville, MO
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Professor/Course Developer/Bachelor and Masters Course work
Chaminade University, Honolulu HI eleven years
- Designed and facilitated course learning of twenty Psychology courses at the Bachelor and Master levels; online and classroom.
- Collaborative and proactive approach to mentorship. Led broad leadership capstone course. Coached students to highest writing development levels of APA style and research methods.
- Authority in planning, developing and directing education/training.
Skills include:
Assessing educational needs, cross-linking communities outreach events, implementing continuing education, revising course and program focus, requesting funding and implementation of new courses and working collaboratively will diverse agencies to ensure highest quality standards.
Professor/ Course and Program Developer/Title IX Coordinator/Bachelor Course work
Patten University, Oakland CA three years
- Presiding field Subject Expert (SME) worked with curriculum development teams crafting full courses: Assignments, exam questions, flashcards, exercise, rubrics, and instructions.
- Facilitated learning of twenty-two Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Education courses.
- Resolved academic writing discrepancy; published student how-to guides for APA writing; significant writing improvements.
- Severed as committee advisor for education program development to streamline into projected careers.
- Serves as field expert advisor/coordinator for the design, development, analysis, and execution of curriculum training competencies, and courses development.
Additional Administrative Title/Duties: Title IX Training Program
- Provided advice to senior leadership regarding federal and state legislation. Provided education training program for leadership, employees, and students based on needs analysis.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures to proactively ensure safety and inclusion, including interim processes during pending investigations.
- Generated climate surveys, assessments, and reviews to maintain positive learning and work environments.
- Advised leadership and employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management, aligning with regulatory laws and providing safe learning environments.
Professor Assistant/ Doctoral Course work
Capella University – St. Paul, MN one year
- Provided mentorship to doctoral learners in the areas of research proposals, APA writing guidelines, and program development.
- Used synchronous and asynchronous methods to develop student skills, revamped the feedback process to accelerate student mastery of core objectives and provided one-on-one
- Recognized for superior student guidance related to teaching methods and adult learning during doctorate studies.
Psychology Instructor/Bachelor Course work
University of Arizona/Pima CC – Tucson, AZ three years
- Implemented pilot learning program aligned with vocational needs for working adults from underserved communities.
- Executed fast-track course for prospective deploying military personnel.
- Created lesson plans based on student demographics, enhanced relevance with current events, daily experiences, and lifestyle.
- Established experimental course assignments, collaborating with external community organizations to deliver experiential learning opportunities and field insight.
Courses constructed and taught:
- PSP – New Student Orientation
- PSS – Academic Strategies
- PSY – Introductions to Psychology
- PSY – Tests and Assessments
- PSY – Learning Theories
- PSY – Experimental Psychology
- PSY – Lifespan Development
- PSY – Statistics
- PSY – Personality Theories
- PSY – Child Growth
- PSY – Biological Behavior
- PSY – Cross-Cultural Psychology
- PSY – Human Sexuality
- PSY – Abnormal Psychology
- PSY – Social Psychology
- PSY – Psychology of Families
- PSY – Counseling Psychology
- CRJ – Drug Use and Abuse
- YU-PSY – Youth UpRising
- EDU – Infant and Toddler Development
- EDU – Advancing the Profession
- EDU – Curriculum and Instruction (Master level)
- PSY – Introductions to Psychology
- PSY – Lifespan Development
- PSY – Child Development
- PSY – Adolescent Psychology
- PSY – Personality Psychology
- PSY – Social Psychology
- PSY – Sexual Expression
- PSY – Counseling Psychology
- PSY – Small Groups Psychology
- PSY – Abnormal Psychology
- PSY – Cross-Cultural Psychology
- PSY – Stress and Wellness
- PSY – Positive Psychology
- PSY – Psychology of Death/Dying
- PSY – Evolutionary Psychology
- PSY – Senior Seminar/Psychology
- PSY – Abnormal Psychology
- PSY – Introductions to Psychology
- PSY – Abnormal Psychology
- PSY – Human Sexuality
- PSY – Counseling Theories (Master level)
- PSY – Lifespan Development (Master level)
- PSY – Special Interests in Psychology (Master)
- PSY — Lifespan Development (Doctoral level)
Integrated Scholarly Learning Agenda: research development, scholarly American Psychological Association (APA) writing, qualitative and qualitative data gathering methodologies and studies, program analysis, treatments and treatment planning, ethics, diversity, cross-culture appreciation, empirical journal analysis, statistical analysis and Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning.
Military Leader
United States Air Force (USAF) – Tucson, AZ twenty years
Retired Air Force Veteran:
Senior Non-Commission Officer in Charge (SNCOIC). Honorably completed service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Fiery Vigil; included thirteen assignments and three remote tours.
Terminal posts served as:
SNCOIC Air Force Base: Training Director: First-Term Airman Education SNCOIC Medical Group: Section Supervisor
- Advised leadership regarding needs assessments and future trends, policy changes, collaborative efforts with joint organizations and future procurement to advance training.
- Reviewed and analyzed current policies, directives, and decisions that affected training programs. Modified policies and directives based on legal, field and modernization assessment.
- Served as installation First-Term Airman Education and Training Program Senior NCO. Planned, and coordinated program based on the need to develop leadership skills and mentorship abilities.
- Served as senior advisor/coordinator for the design, development, and execution of individual and collective training, and development programs of the career field and military readiness. Developed technicians, trainers, and leaders.
- Managed section training program resources and budget
- Trained, advised and mentored medical personnel: operational readiness, career skills development, field training exercises, operational standards, and procedures.
POSITIONS AND FIELD EXPERIENCE
Community Enrichment Community Counselor (Practicum – over hours) – Okinawa, Japan one year
Delivered Community and professional education and prevention, intervention and wellness training programs: Suicide Awareness, Sexual Harassment, outreach for domestic violence awareness, marriage and divorce counseling, Equal Employment Opportunity, grief counseling, adolescent esteem building, family counseling, teens with eating disorders, individual anger management, anxiety (PTSD) therapy, Safe Zone Kids,” Trained community educators in ADD/ADHD awareness to develop inclusive learning environments.
SKILLS
- Technical Writing
- CANVAS
- eCollege
- Blackboard
- Moodle, Udemy
- Independent Platforms
- Lynda, Trello, Jing
- Clicker
- Green Screens
- YouTube Movie Making
- Interactive PowerPoints, Prezi
- E-Learning Tools
- TurnItIn, Respondus
- Interactive PowerPoint
- Publisher course enhancements
- Skype/ Zoom/ NetMeeting
- Excel Spreadsheets
- Mac Doc Conversion
- Ensemble Video, Podcasting
- Microsoft Office
- QDP Miner/SPSS/SAS
- Course room Learning Apps
- Text-based notification
- Embedded video-casts
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Training End Violence Against Women Intl Completion: eight sections
- Advanced Online Facilitation Training Capella University
- Pearson Advanced Online Teaching Methodologies; Three parts
- SNCO Academy Leadership Course USAF
- Advanced Marital Counseling Training University of Maryland
- Sexual Harassment & Dispute Trainer USAF – Okinawa, Japan
- Domestic & Child Abuse Training University of Maryland
- Suicide Awareness Trainer Training University of Maryland
- Addiction Counseling/ University of Maryland
- Advanced Management Course USAF: Four Levels
- NCO Academy Leadership Course USAF
