• Master of Arts, University College Dublin, 1992, Economics
• Bachelor of Arts, University College Dublin, 1991, Economics

1. 2024-Present: Economics Instructor, Lamar State College Port Arthur

• Responsible for the instruction of Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics in both traditional and online settings to traditional and dual credit students. Responsible for instructing the Early College High School groups, working closely with the Dual Credit programs.
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and scheduled performance evaluations.
• Create innovative instructional resources, multimedia materials, collaborative projects, and classroom activities designed to increase student engagement and support varied learning needs
• Develop and administer formative and summative assessments, including examinations, quizzes, writing assignments, research projects, and other performance-based assessments, using assessment data to inform instruction.
• Responsible for planning course projects and establishing course goals according to time restraints of each term, and accomplished results of previous terms.
• Responsible for collaborating with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Incorporate emerging technologies and digital tools into instruction while teaching students responsible and ethical approaches to technology-assisted learning.

2. 1999-2024: Economics Instructor, Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL

• Responsible for the instruction of Principles of Macroeconomics and Microeconomics in both traditional and online settings.
• Responsible for accurate record keeping of attendance, work performance and curriculum alignment.
• Responsible for timely completion and submission of related course documents including attendance verification, administrative summons, and course grades.
• Responsible for planning course projects and establishing course goals according to time restraints of each term, and accomplished results of previous terms.
• Responsible for collaborating with colleagues and serving on committees to address teaching, research and assessment programs
• Created innovative instructional resources, multimedia materials, collaborative projects, and classroom activities designed to increase student engagement and support varied learning needs
• Incorporated emerging technologies and digital tools into instruction while teaching students responsible and ethical approaches to technology-assisted learning

Lamar State College Port Arthur 2024- Present Date

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics

Lake Land College , Mattoon 1999-2024

• Principles of Microeconomics
• Principles of Macroeconomics

AP Economics Grader- 2020- Present Date

Co-editor: Teaching Resources For Economics at Community Colleges

2018–-2019 and 2023–Present

Digital Economic Summit 2025 and 2026

• Participated in professional development focused on college and career readiness, student preparation, and strategies for supporting student success across educational transitions.

Co-editor: Teaching Resources For Economics at Community Colleges 2018–-2019 and 2023–Present

From 2024 to present- attending professional economics teaching webinars

From 2024 to present- Completed a series of online professional development sessions focused on the design, implementation, and effective use of Blackboard Ultra

2026- Volunteer for July 4th Celebration at Lamar State College Port Arthur

2026-Volunteer for Tree Planting initiative at Lamar State College Port Arthur

2025-Present Date-Program Coordinator Business Administration

2024-Present Date- Member Faculty Senate

2024-Present Date- Present Lead Instructor for Economics in BAIT Department