Distance Learning, Online Teaching [19+ Years]
• Possess substantial strengths in distance learning, adult education, teaching with technology, student and faculty relations, higher education, and curriculum development.
• Significant experience as an adjunct online faculty member, Core Faculty, Dissertation Chair, Committee Member, Curriculum Developer/Author, and Faculty Development Manager.
• Create a safe, respectful, and welcoming learning environment.
• Specialize in working with new students, first generation students, and academically under-prepared students.
• Developed an exceptional record of academic excellence, end-of-course evaluations, collaboration, communication, mentoring, coaching, and professionalism.
• Computer proficient with online classroom platforms that include WebCT, eCollege, Canvas, Sakai, Moodle, Educator, Desire2Learn, Blackboard, Brightspace and others.
Dissertation Chair and Mentor [Remote, 11+ years]
• Provide high quality instruction, direction and mentorship for assigned students throughout all phases of the dissertation process.
• Provide timely and supportive mentoring throughout the student’s process of developing, researching, writing, and revising the dissertation.
• Participate in the Defense process of a student’s Prospectus and final Dissertation.
• Facilitate the successful completion of all IRB protocols.
Faculty Development [Remote, 10+ years]
• Served as a Trainer and Mentor for New Faculty Members.
• Performed faculty peer reviews and assessed classes based upon best practices and adult learning theories.
• Inspired faculty to improve their facilitation practice by leading online faculty workshops.
Curriculum Development [Remote, 12+ years]
• Authored hundreds of courses as a SME for multiple schools, including undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Strong knowledge and application of adult cognitive learning theories and instructional design methodologies.
• Develop content and assessments that met learning objectives, including discussions and assignments.
Background Includes: Various Online Schools (08/05 – Present)
Online Instructor, Doctoral Committee Member, Dissertation Chair, Faculty Development, Curriculum Development.
On National Teacher Day, meet the 2024-25 Kenan Fellows
Faculty Performance Model Faculty Performance Review Form.pdf
1. Standard: Participation in Class Discussion
Criteria:
Faculty participated five (5) out of seven (7) days during the week.
Faculty responded to each student at least once.
Faculty posted a response to each student’s introduction. Met Not Met
Standard: Maintained an Active Classroom Presence
Criteria:
Faculty responded to student questions within 48 hours.
Faculty were present five out of seven days of each class week.
Met Not Met
Standard: Maintained Appropriate Communication
Criteria:
Faculty demonstrated respect for all students at all times.
Faculty communicated clearly and effectively with students.
Faculty posted messages suitable for an academic environment. Met Not Met
Faculty sent emails suitable for an academic environment.
Standard: Maintained Accurate Topic Knowledge
Criteria:
Faculty maintained accurate topic knowledge with all interactions.
Faculty shared subject matter expertise with students.
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2. Met Not Met
Standard: Did Not Violate Protocols
Criteria:
Faculty maintained highest ethical standards in all SDI interactions.
Faculty upheld the same academic integrity as their students.
Faculty upheld the late policy and documented exceptions. Met Not Met
Faculty protected the rights and privacy of all students.
Faculty followed proper procedures for disability service requests.
Standard: Did Not Ignore Student Plagiarism
Criteria:
Faculty monitored all student submissions for originality.
Faculty followed proper procedures for plagiarism incidents.
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Standard: Returned Feedback by Deadline
Criteria:
Feedback was completed with seven days of the date of submission.
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Standard: Provided Substantive Feedback
Criteria:
Feedback addressed the content and mechanics of what was written.
Feedback prompted critical thinking through questioning and insight.
A completed rubric and commentary was utilized for assignments. Met Not Met
A completed rubric was utilized for discussion feedback.
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3. Standard: Maintained a Student Focused Class
Criteria:
Faculty were helpful to students and served as a role model.
Faculty engaged students early on when newly enrolled.
Faculty notified the advising team of struggling students. Met Not Met
Faculty conducted outreach for at-risk students.
Standard: Posted Substantive Guidance
Criteria:
Faculty posted substantive guidance prior to the start of the week.
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Standard: Complied with Copyright, Fair Usage
Criteria:
Faculty complied with copyright laws and fair usage guidelines.
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Standard: Maintained Accurate Grading
Criteria:
Faculty entered grades each week as feedback was provided.
Faculty kept the gradebook up-to-date.
Faculty ensured there were no missing grades in the gradebook. Met Not Met
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