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.