June 2020 – Present
Instructional Designer & Technologist
Lawrence University
- Support instructors in course modification by providing support for implementing best practices for inclusive pedagogy
- Provide information about best practices related to assessment
- Project manage course/assignment development process
- Assist instructors in identifying the best tools to support their learning goals.
- Create and facilitate workshops and other professional development for faculty and staff on topics related to technology, teaching, and learning.
- Manage day-to-day administration and support of the college learning management system
November 2018 – June 2020
Instructional Designer
Lawrence University
- Support instructors in course modification by providing input around inclusivity.
- Provide information about best practices related to assessment
- Project manage course/assignment development process
August – November 2018
Program Coordinator
Beloit College Upward Bound
- Manage day-to-day office
- Identify, create, and implement efficient office workflows
- Observe and document office procedures
- Manage and audit student files
August 2010 – July 2018
Manager of Instructional Technology
Beloit College
- Administered and supported the college learning management system (Moodle).
- Collaborated with faculty around teaching and learning, assisting them in the use of the learning management system, digital media, and other technology implementation in the classroom.
- Created and facilitated workshops for faculty and staff on topics related to technology, teaching and learning.
July 2009 – July 2010
Instructional Technology Intern
The College of Wooster
- Was responsible for supporting faculty and students in the implementation of technology
- Provided support for the digital media lab
- Managed student workers
Spring Semester 2009
Technology Intern
Valley Christian Academy
- Facilitated teacher technology in-service training.
- Assisted with the maintenance of the computer lab.
August 2003 – July 2007
Music Teacher
Citizens’ Academy
- Responsible for lesson planning, delivery, and assessment for sixteen General Music classes of 392 students Kindergarten through Fifth grade.
- Audition, direct and manage the forty-three member Citizens’ Academy Tiger Choir, which is composed of fourth and fifth grade students.
- Manage committee of teachers and staff responsible for creating and directing the holiday and seasonal programs.
- Define technical equipment requirements and developing a cost justification to purchase equipment for the academy.
- Analyze instrument, music and teaching-aid needs and develop a budget request for the purchase of those items.
- Aid in the application process of grant money to fund the music program.
Education
- Kent State University M.Ed., Instructional Technology, 2007 – 2009
- Malone College B.S., Music Education, 1994 – 2000
Presentations and Collaborations
- Presentation at the Educause Learning Initiative Annual Conference 2018: https://events.educause.edu/eli/annual-meeting/2018/agenda/institute-on-college-futures-online-rethinking-the-design-of-faculty-development
- Presentation at the Blended Learning in the Liberal Arts Conference 2017: http://repository.brynmawr.edu/blended_learning/2017/2017/32
- Participation in a cross-consortium group to create an online version of the Institute on College Futures (ICF) course – https://www.acm.edu/professional_development/Grant_Funded_Opportunities/ICF_Online.html
- Co-Presentation, “Teamwork Makes the Dreamwork,” at LibTech 2016 conference
Certifications & Training
- ID2ID Peer Mentoring Program 2020
- Introduction to OER – Library Juice Academy 2018
- Hearing Loop – Level 1 Certified Listen Technologies Corporation November 2015
- Copyright for Educators & Librarians – Duke University 2014
Organizations
- Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project Steering Committee (August 2016-July 2018)
- Collaborative Liberal Arts Moodle Project (Member October 2011 – 2018)
