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Education

 

2007 Barry University

M.A. Communication       

Practical capstone-oriented thesis: “Scenes From Sunrise,” an original

documentary, and subsequent ‘bookumentary’ exploring the notion of

personal fulfillment.

Honors: GPA 3.875

 

1999 Salisbury University

B.A. Communication Arts       1999

Areas of Concentration: Journalism, Theatre

Documentary: “The Lighthouse Sound Project”

Features Editor: “The Flyer,” a weekly publication

Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude 3.8

Skills

 

  • Blackboard and Desire2Learn Online Platforms (Certified)

  • InDesign

  • Photoshop

  • QuickTime

  • Flash

  • Microsoft Office

  • Adobe Connect

  • AVID

  • Windows and MAC OS

  • Wordpress

  • Wix

2010 - present

Teaching Experience

Associate Professor, Palm Beach State College

2017-present

Teach SPC 1017 Fundamentals of Speech Communication

2019 Stewart Distinguished Teaching Award Recipient for "Tweet Meet"

QM Certified Online Course Developer

Instructor, Keiser University

2016-2017

Taught SPC 2608 Public Speaking

SGA Faculty Adviser  

Online Student Liaison

                           

Instructor, Florida International University

2012 - 2015

Courses Taught: SPC 5066:  Presentation Skills for Architects

                            SPC 2608:  Public Speaking

                            COM 4430: International Business Communication

                            COM 3150: Advanced Business and Professional Communication

                            COM 3110: Business and Professional Communication

                            COM 3461: Intercultural Communication

 

FIU Speak-Off Coordinator        

  • Coordinated bi-annual speech competition.

  • Filmed and edited events for department website/youtube.

 

FIU Online      

  • Developed all online course content for online section of

       COM 3110 (Business and Professional Communication).

 

Adjunct Instructor, Broward College

Spring 2012

Courses Taught: SPC 1608: Introduction to Public Speaking (Blended Online and Face-to-Face)

                            SPC 1024: Introduction to Speech Communication

                                                   

 

English Teacher, Dave Thomas Education Center

Fall 2011

Courses Taught: English I, II, III, IV

 

Video Production/Digital Journalism Teacher, Deerfield Beach High School

2007-2011

Courses Taught: Intro to Film and Entertainment

                            TV Production II, III, IV


Florida Scholastic Press Association Broadcast Contest Coordinator, District and State

  • Restructured all broadcast contests and judging criteria. 

      As a result, broadcast participation doubled at the state

      convention.

Adjunct Instructor, Barry University

2009-2010

Courses Taught: COM 314: Advanced Television Production

                            COM 605: Advanced Television Production (graduate class)

Graduate Assistantship – AVID Lab       

  • Assisted graduate and undergraduate students 15+   

        hours/week.    

     

Video Production/Digital Journalism and English Teacher, McArthur High School

2001-2007

Courses Taught: Television Production I, II, III, IV

                            9th Grade English

2010 - present

Professional Experience

 

 

Author/Publisher & Epic Global Traveler, Epic Literary Adventures

2014-present

 

  • Impart lessons, make storytime appearances, and design curriculum for intercultural competence while traveling throughout Central and South America, the Eastern and Western United States, Puerto Rico, Asia, and Australia. 

  • Created and launched company website www.epicliteraryadventures.com.

  • Provide content for the Epic Blog.

 

Copywriter/Voice Talent, The Original On-Hold Company

2000-2001

 

Recognition and Awards

 

2011            ING Unsung Heroes Grant for ‘Outstanding Educational Project’         

2010            Suncoast Emmy, High School Student Television Award For Excellence         

                    Honorable Mention In Arts & Entertainment, Cultural Affairs for “Life (Composite)”

2003-2004/ Broward Teen News Teacher of the Year               

2002-2003                                               

 

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