With over 18 years of experience in education, higher education instruction, instructional design, and professional development, I have cultivated a multifaceted career dedicated to empowering learners, developing educators, and strengthening organizational performance. My professional journey bridges K–12 education, undergraduate teaching, corporate training, and adult learning, allowing me to bring a comprehensive understanding of how individuals learn, develop, and succeed across diverse educational and professional environments. I hold a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in E-Learning, master's degrees in English and Reading Education, and have completed 43 graduate credits in Gifted Education. My passion lies in creating meaningful, engaging, and transformative learning experiences, whether I am teaching undergraduate English courses, facilitating professional development workshops, designing online curricula, or developing strategic training programs that strengthen individual and organizational capabilities.
As an experienced adjunct English instructor, I have taught undergraduate courses in English Composition, Developmental Writing, Research Writing, Professional and Technical Writing, Creative Writing, American Literature, Communications, and Student Success. My teaching experience spans traditional classrooms and synchronous and asynchronous online learning environments. I believe effective instruction extends beyond delivering content. It involves cultivating critical thinking, strengthening written and oral communication, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and helping students recognize their academic potential. My student-centered approach emphasizes meaningful feedback, active engagement, scaffolded instruction, and practical applications that prepare learners for academic achievement, professional advancement, and lifelong learning.
My expertise also extends to instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology integration. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with faculty, subject matter experts, educational leaders, and technology professionals to design and implement innovative learning solutions. As a Lead Instructional Designer, I directed the development of more than 60 fully online university courses, supported the implementation of a new learning management system, and developed faculty training focused on effective online instruction and educational technology. My experience with platforms such as Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, ANGEL, Pearson eCollege, and DialogEDU has strengthened my ability to design accessible, engaging, and purposeful digital learning environments that support diverse learners.
As an experienced adjunct English instructor, I have taught undergraduate courses in English Composition, Developmental Writing, Research Writing, Professional and Technical Writing, Creative Writing, American Literature, Communications, and Student Success. My teaching experience spans traditional classrooms and synchronous and asynchronous online learning environments. I believe effective instruction extends beyond delivering content. It involves cultivating critical thinking, strengthening written and oral communication, encouraging intellectual curiosity, and helping students recognize their academic potential. My student-centered approach emphasizes meaningful feedback, active engagement, scaffolded instruction, and practical applications that prepare learners for academic achievement, professional advancement, and lifelong learning.
My expertise also extends to instructional design, curriculum development, and educational technology integration. Throughout my career, I have collaborated with faculty, subject matter experts, educational leaders, and technology professionals to design and implement innovative learning solutions. As a Lead Instructional Designer, I directed the development of more than 60 fully online university courses, supported the implementation of a new learning management system, and developed faculty training focused on effective online instruction and educational technology. My experience with platforms such as Blackboard, D2L Brightspace, Moodle, ANGEL, Pearson eCollege, and DialogEDU has strengthened my ability to design accessible, engaging, and purposeful digital learning environments that support diverse learners.