Teaching Experience
  • FA 2019
    Present

    Adjunct Instructor

    Whitworth University

    Adjunct instructor serving as teaching assistant/discussion group leader for course Core 150: Ancient and Modern Worldviews in Christian Perspective
  • FA 2018
    SP 2019
    Spokane, WA

    Adjunct Instructor

    Gonzaga University

    School of Education - Teacher Education Department. Assignment began as fill-in for professor taking emergency leave. Was asked to return the next semester. Course taught: EDTE 304 Concepts of Science (A science course for Elementary Teacher Candidates). Course covers Physical and Earth Science concepts. Selected new online digital textbook for the course.
  • Summer
    2018
    Southeast Asia

    Pastoral Training Instructor

    Southeast Asia Nazarene Bible College

    Taught at campus extensions in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, Pastoral Ordination Preparation Coursework. Course taught: Wesleyan Theology
  • 2014
    Spokane, WA

    Course of Study Instructor

    Northwest District Church of the Nazarene

    Ministers in Training, Ordination Preparation Coursework. Courses taught: Communicating the Gospel in Pluralistic World and Leading the of People God. Both courses were organized as hybrid, with both face-to-face and online requirements.
  • 2007
    2010
    Kansas City, MO

    Coordinator for Online Education and Course Design

    Nazarene Theological Seminary

    Responsible for the coordination and development of NTS online course offerings. Staff member of the Academic Dean’s office. Coordinated and reviewed online course syllabus development. Worked with faculty to transition face-to-face courses into online courses. Developed and implemented updated syllabus template for all online courses. Assisted in facilitation of post-course assessment for online courses and suggested revisions. Primary campus Blackboard and Moodle trainer. Hired and supervised instructional technology teaching assistant. Coordinated campus transition from Blackboard LMS to Moodle LMS.

Additional Teaching Experience

  • Guest Lecturer – Topic: Alternative Screens, Nazarene Theological Seminary course CED605 “Mediated Religion” (Spring 2006)
  • Guest Lecturer – Topic: Sacred Space, Nazarene Theological Seminary course CHM610 “Music and Worship”(Spring 2005)
  • Guest Lecturer – Topic: Use of Media in Ministry, Nazarene Theological Seminary course CHM610 “Music and Worship”(April 2003)
  • Teaching Assistant  – Course: Educational Administration 499 “Communication Skills and Conflict Resolution,” Washington State University (Spring 1994)
Secondary Teaching Experience
  • 1997
    2000
    Cowiche, WA

    Middle/High School Teacher & District Technology Director

    Highland School District

    Combined position, part time teacher - part time technology director. Taught Middle School technology courses and High School Algebra. Responsible for the coordination of all technology related activities in school district of 1,100 students and 75 staff. Administrated district computer network, servers, and websites. Gave oversight to district Technology Resource Persons. Coordinated maintenance of 200 computers. Managed annual budget of approximately $75,000.
  • 1996
    1997
    Toppenish, WA

    Lead Summer Science Camp Teacher

    Heritage College (now University)

    Lead teacher for multi-session two week middle school age summer camp focused on science and technology. Prepared lesson plans and coordinated daily activities. Program targeted ethnic minorities and aimed to peak interest in science at an early age.

Additional Secondary Teaching Experience

  • Substitute Teacher – Substitute teacher for various courses in Middle School, Junior High and High School, for both Highland School District (Cowiche, WA) and West Valley School District (Yakima, WA).
  • Student Teacher – Eight Grade Science – Responsible for teaching six periods of eighth grade science. Responsibilities included teaching, grading, discipline, and parent involvement (Sunnyside, WA).
  • Team Science Teacher – Team taught high school life science course as a part of Washington State University course (BioSci 430).
  • Practicum Teacher – Seventh Grade Life Science – Assistant to teacher in seventh grade life science course. Responsibilities included lesson development, lesson presentation, and grading (Pullman, WA)
Learning Technology Skills
Learning Management Systems (LMS) > Previous Blackboard/Moodle system administrator and trainer for both students and faculty
LEVEL : Advanced EXPERIENCE : 5+ years
Blackboard Moodle
Video Conferencing - Synchronous Video Lecture - Live Streaming > Use of various systems both as student and online meeting facilitator
LEVEL : Advanced EXPERIENCE : 3+ years
Zoom Google Hangouts MegaMeeting WebEx
Microsoft Office Suite > Skilled user of entire MS suite, frequent trainer and troubleshooter
LEVEL : Advanced EXPERIENCE : 25+ years
Word Excel PowerPoint Publisher
Video Editing - Online Video Production > Varied experience in video production including videography, sound design, live streaming and online video distribution.
LEVEL : Proficient EXPERIENCE : 10+
YouTube Vimeo DVD
Amateur Photographer > Varied experience in photography including portraiture, landscape and action.
LEVEL : Proficient EXPERIENCE : 10+
Canon Adobe Photoshop Photo editing
Website Developer > Experienced website developer using content management systems. Content and graphic design and editing.
LEVEL : Advanced EXPERIENCE : 10+
Basic HTML WordPress Joomla
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Summer Science Camp