Experienced Higher-Ed Psychology Behavioral Health Educator and Curriculum Cours

Posted on: 2017-07-21

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM LEADER

Over twenty-five years of stellar leadership of developing highly effective education and training programs developing field leaders. Considered field Subject Matter Expert (SME) due to a recognized high proficiency of directing collaborative efforts within organizations, program design, developing and executing with training efforts across multiple fields and needs. Strong analysis capabilities to examine current deficiencies and integrate adjustments to competencies based on changing current and future needs. Expert abilities to create and review documents, manuals, policies, briefings, and presentations to advise leadership and level-audiences, analyzing trends, human resource needs, budget and policy changes. Insightful aptitude to capitalize on current leadership field trend methodologies reflective of evidence-based best practices regarding training and development of educational programs. 

 

EDUCATION

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)                  2015

Education Psychology                              

Capella University – Minneapolis, MN

Specialization in Adult Learning Environments & Online Learning   

Master of Education (MEd)                      2000

Counseling & Personnel Services          

University of Maryland – College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts (BA)                              1996

Management                                             

University of Maryland – College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts (BA)                              1996

Human Resources                                    

Park University – Parkville, MO

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor/Course Developer

Chaminade University, Honolulu HI                                                                                                05/2006- Present

• Designed and facilitated course learning of twenty Psychology courses at the Bachelor and Master levels; online and classroom.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to mentorship. Led broad leadership capstone course. Coached students to highest writing development levels of APA style and research methods.
• Authority in planning, developing and directing education/training.

        Skills include:

Assessing educational needs, cross-linking communities outreach events, implementing continuing education, revising course and program focus, requesting funding and implementation of new courses and working collaboratively will diverse agencies to ensure highest quality standards.

 

Professor/ Course and Program Developer/Title IX Coordinator

Patten University, Oakland CA                                                                                                       01/2015- Present

• Presiding field Subject Expert (SME) worked with curriculum development teams crafting full courses: Assignments, exam questions, flashcards, exercise, rubrics, and instructions.
• Facilitated learning of twenty-two Psychology, Criminal Justice, and Education courses.
• Resolved academic writing discrepancy; published student how-to guides for APA writing; significant writing improvements.
• Severed as committee advisor for education program development to streamline into projected careers.
• Serves as field expert advisor/coordinator for the design, development, analysis, and execution of curriculum training competencies, and courses development.

 Additional Administrative Title/Duties: Title IX Training Program

• Provided advice to senior leadership regarding federal and state legislation. Provided education training program for leadership, employees, and students based on needs analysis.
• Created and implemented policies and procedures to proactively ensure safety and inclusion, including interim processes during pending investigations.
• Generated climate surveys, assessments, and reviews to maintain positive learning and work environments.
• Advised leadership and employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management, aligning with regulatory laws and providing safe learning environments.

 

Professor Assistant

Capella University – St. Paul, MN                                                                                               10/2012 – 02/2013

• Provided mentorship to doctoral learners in the areas of research proposals, APA writing guidelines, and program development.
• Used synchronous and asynchronous methods to develop student skills, revamped the feedback process to accelerate student mastery of core objectives and provided one-on-one
• Recognized for superior student guidance related to teaching methods and adult learning during doctorate studies.

              

Psychology Instructor

University of Arizona/Pima CC – Tucson, AZ                                                                                06/2002 – 09/2005 

• Implemented pilot learning program aligned with vocational needs for working adults from underserved communities.
• Executed fast-track course for prospective deploying military personnel.
• Created lesson plans based on student demographics, enhanced relevance with current events, daily experiences, and lifestyle.
• Established experimental course assignments, collaborating with external community organizations to deliver experiential learning opportunities and field insight.

Courses constructed and taught:

 PSP 101 – New Student Orientation

PSS 101 – Academic Strategies

PSY 221 – Introductions to Psychology

PSY 301 – Tests and Assessments

PSY 302 – Learning Theories

PSY 311 – Experimental Psychology

PSY 312 – Lifespan Development

PSY 321 – Statistics

PSY 322 – Personality Theories

PSY 355 – Child Growth

PSY 375 – Biological Behavior 

PSY 389 – Cross-Cultural Psychology

PSY 403 – Human Sexuality

PSY 411 – Abnormal Psychology

PSY 421 – Social Psychology

PSY 422 – Psychology of Families

PSY 476 – Counseling Psychology

CRJ 450 – Drug Use and Abuse

YU-PSY221 – Youth UpRising

EDU 325 – Infant and Toddler Development

EDU 445 – Advancing the Profession

EDU 581 – Curriculum and Instruction (Master level)

 PSY 101 – Introductions to Psychology

PSY 200 – Lifespan Development

PSY 202 – Child Development

PSY 304 – Adolescent Psychology

PSY 321 – Personality Psychology

PSY 322 – Social Psychology

PSY 340 – Sexual Expression

PSY 406 – Counseling Psychology

PSY 411 – Small Groups Psychology

PSY 424 – Abnormal Psychology

PSY 436 – Cross-Cultural Psychology

PSY 451 – Stress and Wellness

PSY 455 – Positive Psychology

PSY 463 – Psychology of Death/Dying

PSY 464 – Evolutionary Psychology

PSY 490 – Senior Seminar/Psychology

PSY 524 – Abnormal Psychology

PSY 101 – Introductions to Psychology

PSY 214 – Abnormal Psychology

PSY 215 – Human Sexuality

PSY 636 – Counseling Theories (Master level)

PSY 602 – Lifespan Development (Master level)

PSY 643 – Special Interests in Psychology (Master)

PSY 7210 — Lifespan Development (Doctoral level)

 

Integrated Scholarly Learning Agenda: research development, scholarly American Psychological Association (APA) writing, qualitative and qualitative data gathering methodologies and studies, program analysis, treatments and treatment planning, ethics, diversity, cross-culture appreciation, empirical journal analysis, statistical analysis and Bloom’s Taxonomy of learning.

 

Military Leader

United States Air Force (USAF) – Tucson, AZ                                                                           02/1984 – 01/2005   

Retired Air Force Veteran:

Senior Non-Commission Officer in Charge (SNCOIC). Honorably completed service during Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Fiery Vigil; included thirteen assignments and three remote tours.

Terminal posts served as:

SNCOIC Air Force Base: Training Director: First-Term Airman Education SNCOIC Medical Group: Section Supervisor

• Advised leadership regarding needs assessments and future trends, policy changes, collaborative efforts with joint organizations and future procurement to advance training.
• Reviewed and analyzed current policies, directives, and decisions that affected training programs. Modified policies and directives based on legal, field and modernization assessment.
• Served as installation First-Term Airman Education and Training Program Senior NCO. Planned, and coordinated program based on the need to develop leadership skills and mentorship abilities.
• Served as senior advisor/coordinator for the design, development, and execution of individual and collective training, and development programs of the career field and military readiness. Developed technicians, trainers, and leaders.
• Managed section training program resources and budget
• Trained, advised and mentored medical personnel: operational readiness, career skills development, field training exercises, operational standards, and procedures.

 

POSITIONS AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

Community Enrichment Facility Community Counselor (Practicum – over 1000 hours) – Okinawa, Japan                             03/1999 – 12/1999

Delivered Community and professional education and prevention, intervention and wellness training programs: Suicide Awareness,  Sexual Harassment, outreach for domestic violence awareness,  marriage and divorce counseling, Equal Employment Opportunity, grief counseling, adolescent esteem building, family counseling, teens with eating disorders, individual anger management, anxiety (PTSD) therapy,  Safe Zone Kids,” Trained community educators in ADD/ADHD awareness to develop inclusive learning environments.

 

SKILLS

Technical Writing

CANVAS

eCollege

Blackboard

Moodle, Udemy

Independent Platforms

Lynda, Trello, Jing

Clicker

Green Screens

YouTube Movie Making

Interactive PowerPoints, Prezi

E-Learning Tools

TurnItIn, Respondus

Interactive PowerPoint

Publisher course enhancements

Skype/ Zoom/ NetMeeting

Excel Spreadsheets

Mac Doc Conversion

Ensemble Video, Podcasting

Microsoft Office

QDP Miner/SPSS/SAS

Course room Learning Apps

Text-based notification

Embedded video-casts

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Training End Violence Against Women Intl Completion:  112 Hours        2017

Advanced Online Facilitation Training            Capella University              2012

Pearson Advanced Online Teaching Methodologies, Part 1, 2 and 3        2007

SNCO Academy Leadership Course USAF                                            2000

Advanced Marital Counseling Training University of Maryland                 1999

Sexual Harassment & Dispute Trainer USAF – Okinawa, Japan               1999

Domestic & Child Abuse Training University of Maryland                        1999

Suicide Awareness Trainer Training University of Maryland                     1999

Addiction Counseling       University of Maryland                                   1998

Advanced Management Course USAF: Levels 1, 2, 3, 4                         1998                               

NCO Academy Leadership  Course USAF                                              1997