Doctor of Education, Lamar University, August 2018. Major Area: Educational Leadership 

Bachelor of Arts, Lamar University, May 2004. Major Area: Psychology 

Master of Arts, Lamar University, May 2003. Major Area: English

Bachelor of Arts, Lamar University, December 2001. Major Area: English  

2005-2026: Assistant Professor of English, Lamar State College Port Arthur  

Teaching and Professional Responsibilities

• Taught a broad range of college-level composition and literature courses in face-to-face, online, and hybrid formats.
• Designed, developed, evaluated, and revised course curricula, instructional materials, assignments, assessments, and teaching methods to meet departmental and institutional learning objectives.
• Prepared and delivered lectures, presentations, and instructional activities using traditional classroom methods and online instructional technologies.
• Selected and incorporated appropriate textbooks, digital resources, scholarly materials, multimedia resources, and instructional technologies to support student learning.
• Developed and maintained comprehensive Blackboard course sites, including assignments, instructional videos, article links, handouts, quizzes, tests, and other course materials.
• Evaluated and graded student essays, research papers, examinations, assignments, and other coursework, providing constructive feedback to promote students’ academic and writing development.
• Maintained accurate and timely student attendance, grades, academic records, and other required institutional documentation.
• Initiated, facilitated, and moderated meaningful classroom and virtual discussions, encouraging critical thinking, analysis, collaboration, and active student participation.
• Maintained regularly scheduled office hours and provided individualized academic advising, instructional support, and assistance to students requiring additional help outside the classroom.
• Advised students regarding academic programs, course selection, vocational pathways, career options, and educational goals.
• Prepared letters of recommendation for students pursuing employment, transfer opportunities, scholarships, graduate programs, and other educational or professional opportunities.
• Maintained current knowledge of developments in composition, literature, pedagogy, and higher education through professional reading, collaboration with colleagues, continuing education, and participation in professional conferences and activities.
• Collaborated with faculty and colleagues on instructional, curriculum, research, and student-related issues. 
• Served on departmental and institutional committees addressing academic affairs, institutional policies, departmental matters, curriculum, and other college initiatives.
• Participated in student recruitment, registration, placement, and retention activities, supporting students throughout their academic experience.
• Provided individualized tutoring and supplemental academic assistance to students to strengthen writing, reading, research, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Participated in campus and community events, contributing to institutional outreach, student engagement, and community relations. 

2. 2003-2005: Developmental English Instructor, Lamar Institute of Technology 

·       Provided instruction across all three levels of developmental English.

·       Conducted daily, weekly, and scheduled assessments of student performance and academic progress.

·       Maintained accurate records of student attendance, academic performance, and curriculum alignment.

·       Completed/submitted required course documentation in a timely manner, including attendance verification, administrative summonses, and course grades.

·       Planned course projects and established instructional goals in accordance with term schedules, time constraints, curriculum requirements, and outcomes

from previous terms.

INSTRUCTIONAL EXPERIENCE (face-to-face and online)

1.               Developmental English courses at Lamar Institute of Technology and Lamar State College Port Arthur include: 

a.               Developmental Writing (ENGL 0327), Developmental Reading (0301), Learning Frameworks (DENG 0110) 

2.               Credit courses at Lamar State College Port Arthur include: 

a.               Composition I (ENGL 1301), Composition II (1302), American Literature (ENGL 2326),

British Literature (ENGL 2321and 2322), Film as Literature (ENGL 2341), World Literature (ENGL 2331) Technical & Business Writing (ENGL 2311) 

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The Port Arthur News, 1982-1987

Bridge City Independent School District 1987-1995

Lamar Institute of Technology, 2003-2005

Lamar State College Port Arthur, 2005-2026

2012-2026: National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) 

2014-2024: International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA)

2014-2025: Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 

2019-2022: Texas Library Association (TLA) 

2005-2026: Texas Community College Teachers Association (TCCTA) 

2006-2015: South Central Modern Language Association (SCMLA)  

2004-2025: Two-Year College English Association (TYCA) 

1999-2001: Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)

1999-2001: Sigma Tau Delta (STD)

2024 State of Texas Teacher Recognition Honor, (former student) State Representative Christian Manuel, District 22

2024 Community Builder Annual Award, Masonic Lodge 1345

2019-2026 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Inside Higher Education webinars

2018-2019 Association of College and University Educators course in Effective College Instruction  

2017-present (annually) Federal Bureau of Prisons Instructor Training and Clearance

2019 Texas Department of Criminal Justice Instructor Training and Clearance

2019 The Texas Corequisite Project Conference 

2018 Finished/graduated with Doctorate in Education: Educational Leadership

2017 Blackboard [Learning Management System] World Conference, NOLA  

2015-2019 Lamar University Education Research Conference

2013-2024 Lamar University Digital Ticket Conference

2013-2019 LSCPA Disability Services Training 

2011-2025: Lamar University Diversity & Inclusion Conference  

2010-present: LSCPA Information Resource Security Awareness Training  

2006-2024 Texas Community College Teachers’ Association Annual Conferences    

2006-2025: Senator, LSCPA Faculty Senate 

2013-2014: Vice-President, LSCPA Faculty Senate

2015-2018: Secretary LSCPA Faculty Senate 

2002-2026: Board Member, Port Arthur Higher Education Foundation (student scholarships) 

2006-2026: Hostess, Texas Regional Citizen Bee   

2009-2026: Guide, LSCPA Organization Days and New Student Orientation/Super Saturdays  

2011-2026: Member, LSCPA Hiring Search Committees and Adjunct Job Fairs 

2008-2026: Member, Assigned Academic and Administrative Committees: Student-Faculty Relations, Food Service, Teaching Excellence Awards, QEP Topic Selection Committee, 5^th Year Interim Report, F2.08 Revisions, Campus Clean-up, General Education-Core Curriculum, Tobacco-Free Campus,

Promotion & Tenure, Information Literacy, Distinguished Lecture Series,

Faculty Development, BBQ & Picnic, Book and Online Resources, Finance/Compensation  

2012-2026: Adjunct Evaluations  

2026: Campus Plant-a-Tree Event

2009-present: Member, Seahawk Athletic Booster Club 

2007-2024: Interviewee, Publicity with Port Arthur News, Beaumont Enterprise, The Penny Record, Channel 12 

2010-2016: Sponsor, Sigma Kappa Delta (Two-year College English Honor Society) 

2011-2020: Sponsor, Seahawks SOAR Student Book Club 

2018-2026: Assistant Editor and Judge Expressions campus magazine 

2016-2026: Instructor, Job Interview Skills and Resume Writing Workshops

2008-2018: Timekeeper, UIL One-Act Play Competition