Resume
Relevant Professional Experience
2022 - Present
Instructional Designer
University of North Dakota
I work with faculty in a number of programs, including the College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and our Self-Paced, Enroll Anytime courses. I review course alignments between objectives, course materials, and assessments to create engaging learning opportunities. I also assist in promoting UND's campus-wide accessibility initiatives.
2015 - 2015
Director of Educational Initiatives
United Way of Southeast Missouri
In this role, I was responsible for promoting awareness of early-childhood literacy in the larger Cape Girardeau County community. I also worked with Subject Matter Experts in the community to design and disseminate program materials. Assessed all program materials and initiatives.
2010-2015
Assistant Professor of English
Pfeiffer University
As an Assistant Professor, I designed a variety of courses for the English Major and General Education curriculum. These included composition, literature, and film courses. Additionally, I also advised students and participated in curricula review.
2009-2010
Postdoctoral Fellow
East Tennessee State University
As an Postdoctoral Fellow, I designed, taught, and maintained a variety of courses, including composition and literature courses.
Education
2003-2008
Ph.D., Literary Studies, 19th-Century British Literature
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana​​
1998-2000
M.A., English
Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau, Missouri​​
1994-1998
B.A., English
Trevecca Nazarene University, Nashville, Tennessee​
Skills
- Quality Matters certified. 
 - Proficient in learning management systems (LMS), including Blackboard Original and Blackboard Ultra.
 - Proficient in e-learning authoring tools, including Articulate Rise, and multimedia software, such as VoiceThread.
 
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- Experienced in conducting needs analysis, writing learning objectives, and evaluating learning outcomes.
 
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- Skilled in instructional design principles, including Backward Course Design, Universal Design in Learning (UDL), and transparent design.
 
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- Knowledgeable about accessibility, including WCAG 2.1 AA and PDF/UA.