Professional Experience
University of Southern California, Instructional Designer: Marshall School of Business, Los Angeles, CA - March 2017 to Current
  • Design and develop online courses for Marshall School of Business
  • Train Online Learning Team and Faculty on Quality Matters
Loyola Marymount University, Lecturer: Urban Education Dept., Los Angeles, CA- August 2015 to Current
  • Part-time instructor teaching classes in educational technology to K-12 educators.
  • Design, develop, and deliver the “Foundations of Online Teaching” curriculum
Loyola Marymount University, Instructional Designer, Los Angeles, CA - May 2015 to March 2017
  • Assist faculty with the design and development of online/hybrid course(s)
  • Coordinate and participate in the School of Education’s Online Course Review Process
  • Oversee the School of Education’s Online/Hybrid Teaching Certification Program
Loyola Marymount University, Instructional Technologist, Los Angeles, CA  - August 2011 to May 2015
  • Support faculty with instructional technology integration
  • Provide professional development for faculty
  • Academic technology systems testing
Jack H. Skirball Middle School, Technology Teacher, Los Angeles, CA  - August 08 to August 2011
  • Create and deliver web-based technology curriculum
  • Webmaster for class and school websites
  • Prepare and deliver video production instruction for after-school enrichment program
  • Provide professional development focused on instructional technology integration for faculty
  • Provide training for parents and community members focused on basic computer/Internet skills
Teach For America, Summer Institute, ESL Teacher at Gompers Middle School, Los Angeles, CA - June 08 to August 2008
  • Participate in an intensive, interactive six-week teacher training program
  • Attended education theory and methods courses; instruct summer school curriculum
Tiger Woods Learning Center, Multimedia Teacher, Anaheim, CA - May 2005 to May 2008
  • Design, develop, and deliver web design and video production curriculum
  • Co-authored Character Development Curriculum
  • Managed middle school recruitment

Education
Doctor of Education
Expected Graduation: June 2020
University of Southern California
EdD Candidate in Urban Education with a concentration in Educational Psychology
Master of Arts
June 2008-May 2010
Loyola Marymount University
Graduate with an M.A. in Urban Education with a concentration in Digital Learning
Bachelors of Arts
September 2004 - May 2008
University of Southern California
Graduate with a B.A. in Philosophy with a concentration in Law, Ethics, and Value Theory

Areas of Expertise
  • Delivering technology infused professional development, coaching and teacher training, and teaching technology lessons to students
  • Developing and integrating technology across the curriculum
  • Teaching to a diverse audience by scaffolding instruction and utilizing differentiation strategies
  • Researching emerging technology resources and methodologies, and applying pedagogical theories to enhance the teaching/learning process
  • iPads/iOS devices, Mac OS/Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, iLife, iWork, Adobe Creative Cloud, Captivate, Google Apps, Blackboard, Brightspace, Flipped Classrooms, and numerous Web 2.0 tools and 21st Century technology tools for teaching/learning
  • Enthusiastic mentor, coach, teacher, and trainer
  • Innovative and creative