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Education
M.A., Instructional Technology and Media
Teachers College, Columbia University, New York, NY
B.A., Communication Studies
California State University, Fullerton, CA
Certificate, Commercial Photography
Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Experience
Program Coordinator (9/2000 - Present)
New York University, School
of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), Infomation Technology Division.
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Monitor existing online courses to assure sound pedagogy and oversee
the development of new classes for delivery though the Internet via
LearningSpace and other platforms.
- Interview, hire and train adjunct instructors to teach online
- Create tutorials, student and instructor guidelines and various course
and evaluation tools. Advise students
Online Consultant/Content Engineer (11/1999 - 4/2000)
New York University, School
of Continuing and Professional Studies (SCPS), Infomation Technology Division.
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Work with SCPS and InfoTech staff to opimitize existing online courses and create
new classes for delivery though the Internet via LearningSpace and WebCT.
- Oversee the instructional design and development of traditional teacher-led
classroom delivery material to an online teaching environment.
- Interview, hire and train adjunct instructors to teach online
- Create tutorials, student and instructor guidelines and various course
and evaluation tools. Advise students
Teaching Assistant (1/1999 - 5/2000)
Teachers College,
Columbia University, New York, NY
Teaching assistant for Programming in C++/Java,
an introductory programming course in the Scientific Foundations department. Assist
graduate students in the classroom, through e-mail, and by special appointment. Working
one-on-one and in small groups, helping students to formalize the concepts behind software
structures so that they can produce a series applications throughout the semester. Maintain
Web-based material and relevant classroom information for the instructor.
Adjunct Instructor (9/1997 - 5/2000)
The City College of New York, CUNY
Teach Research and Writing for Media,
a computer lab based course in the Communications, Film, and Video department.
Instruct in both the theoretical and practical application of computers for
research and interpersonal communications, including multimedia production and
telecommunication uses.
Adjunct Instructor / Instructional Technology Consultant
(1/1997 - 6/2000)
Touro College, New York, NY
Teach Computer Concepts, Internet Tools and Web Page Design courses
in the department of Computer Science. Instruct college students in a classroom
setting and through the Internet as a distance learning class. Design and
implement Internet curricula that includes electronic mail, web page design and
Internet tools. Ongoing consultation, training, and development of
instructional materials for college staff, faculty and students.
Computer Lab Consultant (9/1995 - 3/1998)
Teachers College,
Columbia University, New York, NY
Maintain lab operations in the main Academic Computing Center. Train
students and staff in a variety of software programs including: word
processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Also proficient with Internet
applications (Netscape browser/composer, FTP, Fetch) and graphic utilities such as
Photoshop and scanning.
Career Awareness Program (CAP) Instructor (9/1991 - 9/1995)
Home Savings of America, Irwindale, CA
Recruited high school students from diverse communities to participate
in the Program. Instructed college-bound students in job preparedness and
consumer education classes. Coached young adults on effective interviewing
techniques and conducted scholarship workshops for CAP students. Administered
scholarship and summer employment components of program involving a $2.5
million budget. Maintained student records and relevant classroom information.
Prepared interim and final reports.
Photographer (5/1986 - 9/1995)
Freelance / Contract Photographer for Industry and Press
Managed diverse client base in ten-year career as sole proprietor of photography business. Developed visual marketing material in conjunction with in-house and outside production teams.
Selected Projects
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Managed team of grad students in the design and construction of El Pueblo, an intermediate level distance learning Spanish course at Teachers College
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Designed and published Arte|Vita
Web site, art workshops for international travelers
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Assisted in the editing of the textbook, A Guide to the
Programming Process by Auh and Lawrence (1995) |
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Developed Web Site to accompany A Guide to the Programming Process textbook
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Created multi-media materials designed to promote Home Savings'
efforts in community education
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Skills Summary
- Instructor (traditional classroom setting and Internet delivery)
- Workshop facilitator
- Content Engineer (developer of instructional materials)
- Web Page Design (layout, HTML coding, graphic design, publishing)
- Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Animation Shop
- Photography (small and medium format)
- Programming (advanced HTML, JavaScript, Director, Pascal, C++)
- Technical support and troubleshooting experience (PC and Macintosh hardware/software)
Relevant Graduate Courses
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Curriculum Design and Instruction |
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| Programming I and II |
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Instructional Design of Educational Technology |
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Telecommunications, Distance Learning, and Collaborative Interchange |
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Social Cognition |
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HyperMedia and Education (HyperStudio, Director) |
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Educational Psychology |
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Advanced Educational Video Production |
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