Shelby County Schools Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
English Teacher
University of Memphis Jan 2018 - Jul 2020
Course Instructor
Chicago State University Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
Assistant Professor of Communication
Victory University Aug 2007 - Jul 2013
Assistant Professor of Communication
Mid-South Community College Aug 2006 - Aug 2007
Instructor
Education:
The University of Memphis 2009 - 2013
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Communication
The University of Memphis 2004 - 2006
Masters, Master of Arts, Writing, English
Kansas State University 2000 - 2002
Masters, Master of Arts, Communication, Rhetoric
Philander Smith College 1995 - 1999
Bachelors, Bachelor of Arts, English
Skills:
Higher Education Teaching Tutoring Public Speaking Rhetoric Curriculum Development Curriculum Design Student Development Distance Learning E Learning College Teaching Rhetorical Analysis Interpersonal Communication Abilities Rubric Development Qualitative Research Mixed Methods Research Technical Writing Text Editing Document Design Collaborative Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum Teaching Across the Curriculum Teaching Non Traditional Students Teaching at Risk Students Academic Writing University Teaching Instructional Technology Instructional Design Research Classroom Adult Education Critical Thinking Student Affairs Academic Advising Higher Education Administration Grant Writing Staff Development Collaborative Learning Information Design Editing Blogging Faculty Development Teaching Writing Critical Theory Theory Moodle Coaching Grants Lecturing Academic Administration
Empowerment Coach/Counselor and Energy Leader Owner of Passion International
Empowerment Coach and Counselor and Energy Leader
Urban Prep Academies Aug 2012 - Dec 2013
World Literature Teacher
Achieve3000 Aug 2012 - Apr 2013
Implementation Trainer
Achieve3000 Aug 2011 - Apr 2012
Trainer
Lawrence Hall Youth Services Nov 2010 - Jan 2012
Reading Specialist
Education:
Oral Roberts University 2007 - 2010
Masters, Master of Arts, Counseling, Family Therapy
Skills:
Public Speaking Training and Development Curriculum Design Behavioral Health Teaching Event Planning Working With Adolescents Mental Health Adolescents Life Coaching Career Counseling Nonprofits Tutoring Teacher Training Employee Training Training Community Outreach Customer Service Program Development Psychotherapy Coaching Classroom Counseling Curriculum Development
Interests:
Casinos Exercise Sweepstakes Home Improvement Reading Personal and Self Development Sports Acting Home Decoration Children Electronics Spoken Word Education Dancing Mentoring Music Singing Human Rights Movies Counsel Civil Rights and Social Action Poverty Alleviation Social Services Comedy Coaching Investing Traveling Arts and Culture
Languages:
English Spanish
Certifications:
Energy Leadership Index Master Practictioner Ipec Coaching
Huntington Learning Center Tulsa, OK Jan 2008 to Jan 2014 TutorUrban Prep Academies Chicago, IL Aug 2012 to Dec 2013 Literature TeacherLawrence Hall Youth Services Chicago, IL Aug 2011 to Apr 2012 Reading SpecialistLawrence Hall Youth Services
Aug 2011 to Apr 2012 Implementation TrainerLawrence Hall Youth Services
Nov 2010 to Jan 2012 Reading SpecialistOral Roberts University Counseling Services Tulsa, OK Nov 2010 to Jan 2012 CounselorDaybreak Family Services Tulsa, OK May 2009 to Jul 2010 Behavioral Health Rehabilitation SpecialistDaybreak Family Services
May 2009 to Jul 2010 Rehab SpecialistOral Roberts University Counseling Services
Jan 2010 to May 2010 CounselorOK Boy Scouts Tulsa, OK Sep 2008 to Sep 2009 Life Skills TeacherNew Sullivan Elementary
Oct 2003 to Mar 2007 TeacherTanglewood Research
Oct 2004 to Jul 2006 Coach/Prevention SpecialistAll Stars Chicago, IL Sep 2004 to Jun 2006 Prevention Specialist, Tanglewood ResearchNew Sullivan Elementary School Chicago, IL Feb 2004 to Jun 2004 InstructorNew Sullivan Elementary School Chicago, IL Sep 2003 to Mar 2004 7th grade teacherChicago International Charter School Chicago, IL Sep 2002 to Jun 2003 Language Arts Curriculum CoordinatorChicago International Charter School Chicago, IL Sep 2000 to Jun 2003 Language Arts TeacherLongwood
Aug 2000 to Jun 2003 Language Arts Teacher, CICS
Education:
Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) Chicago, IL 2013 to 2014 Certified Professional Coach (CPC) in Life CoachingOral Roberts University May 2010 Master of Arts in Counseling, LPC and LMFTUniversity of Illinois at Champaign Champaign, IL May 2000 Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education