University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 
May 2006
Ed. D., Curriculum & Instruction
Specialization, Higher Education

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
August 2000
Master of Arts, Communication

Fordham University, New York, NY
May 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Communication & Media Studies

Valencia College, Orlando, FL 
2007 – present

Professor, Speech (Tenure Track)

SPC-1600, Fundamentals of Speech
Teach traditional and online course sections of SPC1600, a required general education course focusing on the development of extemporaneous speaking skills.

Associate Faculty (Adjunct)
Teaching SPC 1600 (2002 – 2007)

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL
2001 – 2006

Adjunct Instructor
Courses taught:
COM 4462, Conflict Management
COM 3120, Organization Communication
SPC 4426, Group Dynamics & Decision Making
COM-3110, Professional & Business Communication
SPC1600, Fundamentals of Speech
Taught large lecture courses and designed Web-enhancement.

Teaching Assistant 
(Spring 2004)
EDF- 6249, Learning Theories Applied to Instruction
Fully online Masters level course
Managed online discussions
Graded research papers

Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL
2002 - 2003

Adjunct Instructor
SPC-1600, Speech Communication

National Communication Association
Chicago, IL
November 2009
Presenter: "Divergent Perspectives of Online Teaching and Learning"

Florida Communication Association
Gainesville, FL
October 2008
Presenter: “SPC1600, Online Master Course Shell”

International Conference on College Teaching & Learning
Jacksonville, FL
March 2005
Presenter: “Public Speaking at a Distance”

UCF Graduate Research Forum
Orlando, FL
March 2005
Presenter: “Public Speaking at a Distance”

Florida Communication Association
Kissimmee, FL
October 2004
Presenter: “Gesture training: Not just for international business travelers anymore”

American Association for Teaching & Curriculum
Portland, OR
October 2004
Presenter: “Did’t you see what I meant? Informing gestures in teaching and learning”

 

Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue (peer reviewed)
October 2005
“Did’t you see what I meant? Informing gestures in teaching and learning.”

DISSERTATION:
“Metacognitive self-regulation, self-efficacy for learning and performance, and critical thinking as predictors of academic success and course retention among community college students enrolled in online, telecourse, and traditional public speaking courses.”

Florida Communication Association
Selection Committee Member
2008 - present

Graduate Student Association
Program Committee Chair, UCF
2004 - 2005

Faculty Senate
Seminole Community College, Sanford, FL
2002 - 2003

Conflict Mediation Training
UCF, Orlando, FL
2006

Community College Education
(Graduate level course work) UCF, Orlando, FL
2003