INSTRUCTION
As a researcher and as a professional, I am committed to fostering engaging learning experiences that promote inclusivity, diversity, and equity. Feel free to contact me for more information regarding my teaching philosophy. For details regarding my employment and teaching history, see below.
Please see my Curriculum Vitae for the most up-to-date information on my teaching experience.
TEACHING
Aug. 2020 -
TEACHING ASSISTANT
– to Dr. Hyerim Cho
Course: Foundations in Library Science (Graduate)
Monitor all online discussions and engaged with students on weekly course topics.
Coordinate student groups for research assignments.
Ensure instructional material is up-to-date for each weekly module.
May 2018 - Dec. 2018
TEACHING ASSISTANT
– to Dr. Rose Marra
Course: Designing Games for Learning (Undergraduate/Graduate)
• Monitored all online discussions and engaged with students on weekly course topics.
• Developed instructional materials and activities on content such as narrative-driven games and story ideation.
• Prepared instructional aids to aid in new learning activities
Sept. 2012 - June 2013
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Voronezh Institute for High Technologies, Russia (Undergraduate)
Acted as both a primary and assistant teacher in over ten different classrooms.
Created curricula and activities designed to improve students' language abilities.
Founded and lead an American Culture Club which presented American values and legends.
Maintained the English language division of the Institute's website.
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN
Aug. 2017 -
INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER
Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Lead the development and redevelopment of online and hybrid courses.
Act as project manager for assigned course developments, assigning tasks, facilitating communication between all parties, and ensuring the quality of all online elements in the final online course.
Incorporate current educational technologies to promote effective teaching strategies and improve student learning experiences.
RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Oct. 2016 to Aug. 2017
TRAINING COORDINATOR
Columbia College, Columbia, MO
Designed, developed, and marketed IT training sessions for administrative staff.
Researched and presented emerging educational technology to faculty.
Collaborated with project managers and SMEs to design necessary training.
Produced interactive eLearning with Adobe Captivate and Camtasia.
Managed training metrics as well as surveys and needs assessments.
Created and organize supplemental training materials.