Vita

EDUCATION

PhD, Learning Design and Technology (Formerly Instructional Technology)

The University of Georgia Current - 2018(Expected) Athens, GA

Master of Education, Learning Design and Technology (Formerly Instructional Technology)

The University of Georgia May 2014 Athens, GA

Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0

Bachelor of Science in Education, Career and Technical Education

The University of Georgia December 2012 Athens, GA

Specialization: Business Education

Major GPA: 3.7/4.0; Overall GPA: 3.65/4.0

Presidential Scholar, Dean’s List, HOPE Scholarship Recipient, Cum Laude Honor

Associates, Microcomputer Specialist

Athens Technical College June 2008 Athens, GA

Associates, Computer Programming

Athens Technical College June 2007 Athens, GA

Associates, Networking Specialist

Athens Technical College June 2006 Athens, GA

EXPERIENCE

Intern - December 2014 - Current

Zax. Inc. Athens, GA

Work with staff to develop curriculum modules
Developed HR modules about hiring and disciplinary practices
Currently developing educational module on safety

Assistantship - January 2015 - Current

University of Georgia - Athens, GA

Work with teaching staff to develop rubrics for course assignments
Help teaching staff in daily tasks
Grade students on portfolio assignments

Teaching Assistant and Lab Assistant Seminar Training - August 2014

University of Georgia - Athens, GA

Attended seminar for TA’s and LA’s at the University of Georgia

Tutor January 2014 - Current

University of Georgia Athletic Department Athens, GA

Worked with student athletes to tutor in different subjects
Compiled reports on progress of students
Tutored Economics and Linguistics

Instructor June 2012 - August 2014

Upward Bound - University of Georgia Program Athens, GA

Summer program offered at UGA for low income students
Taught computer science at the University of Georgia
Used project based learning to teach the students audio editing software

Student Teaching August 2011 - December 2011

Madison County High School Danielsville, GA

Instructed high school students in Computer Applications courses, including gifted, honors, and students with special needs
Created a unit plan based on the Georgia Performance Standards to teach Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
Attended grade level, department, and parent-teacher meetings
Enjoyed community involvement by participating in FBLA events

Practicum January 2011 - April 2011

Malcom Bridge Middle School Watkinsville, GA

Completed lesson plans to teach students computer terminology and computer parts
Instructed students implementing videos and other visual aids
Observed teacher instruct middle school students in using database software

Practicum August 2010 - December 2010

Cedar Shoals High School Athens, GA

Observed teacher implement lesson plans to teach students Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and web design courses
Wrote report on observations

Paraprofessional August 2009 - February 2010

Jackson County Comprehensive High School Jefferson, GA

Worked with students with profound disabilities
Worked one on one with student to help with daily activities
Taught student simple vocabulary words using cards and pictures
Wrote a report for an Educational Psychology course on teaching methods used with student

Substitute Teacher March 2008 - August 2009

Jackson County School System Jefferson, GA

Worked in different schools from middle school to high school
Took attendance, oversaw classroom, and taught students various subjects
Did paperwork and various other tasks

PRESENTATIONS

(Add work in progress presentations for AERA and AACE)

PUBLICATIONS

(Add conceptual framework for simulation research)

SERVICE

Books for Keeps - Jan 2012-May 2012

Athens, Georgia

Worked with UGA's Education Department, English Department, and Philosophy Department
Collected books to donate to the Books for Keeps program