Teaching Experience
Johnson County Community College
Professor, Astronomy and Physics 2002-Present
Teach online and face-to-face courses in astronomy and physics and serve on various committees as needed by the college.
Courses taught:
- Astronomy
- Fundamentals of Astronomy (online)
- General Physics I (algebra/trig-based mechanics, heat, waves)
Georgia Perimeter College
Adjunct Instructor 20011-Present
Teach sections of online physics. Completed GPC’s Blackboard/Vista training prior to starting courses.
Courses taught:
- Introductory Physics I (algebra-based mechanics, heat, waves)
- Introductory Physics II (algebra-based electricity, magnetism, optics)
Brevard Community College
Adjunct Instructor 2009-Present
Teach sections of online astronomy and physics. Completed BCC’s Angel training prior to starting courses.
Courses taught:
- Introduction to Astronomy (online)
- Introduction to principles of physics (online, non-algebra-based mechanics, heat, waves)
Pensacola State College
Adjunct Astronomy Instructor 2008-2009
Taught online astronomy sections to help fill in for instructor on sabbatical. Completed PJC’s Angel training prior to starting courses.
Courses taught:
- Descriptive Astronomy (online)
Metropolitan Community Colleges, Blue River
Adjunct Instructor 1996-2008
Taught sections of mathematics and science courses in face-to-face, hybrid and online settings. Completed Quality Matters training and formal Blackboard training.
Courses taught:
- Physical Science (geology, astronomy, chemistry and physics)
- General Astronomy (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
- Introductory Physics (non-algebra-based physics)
- General Physics I (algebra/trig-based mechanics, heat, waves)
- General Physics II (algebra/trig-based electricity, magnetism, optics)
- Engineering Physics I (Calculus-based mechanics, heat and waves)
- Engineering Physics II (Calculus-based electricity, magnetism, optics)
- Computer Applications (Excel, Word, some AutoCAD)
- Basic Math
- Intermediate Algebra
Fort Osage High School
Science Teacher 1996-2008
Taught junior chemistry and senior physics, served as Science Olympiad coach.
Courses taught:
- Chemistry
- Applied Physics
- Advanced Physics (for college credit)
RELATED EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
Missouri Teaching Certificate
- Completed requirement for certificate in unified science.
- The required courses in education provides me with further insight into methodology in the classroom and online.
Experience
- Participated in grant running workshops giving 3rd and 4th grade teachers equipment and lesson ideas to teach students various science topics.
- Developed new astronomy curriculum (with lab) for Blue River and have actively participated in revisions to existing curricula at JCCC.
- Participated in developing astronomy curriculum for KBOR Guarantee Transfer Agreement.
- Participated in many software pilot programs.
- Provided many public outreach astronomy activities.
Training
- Extensive Angel, Blackboard and BrightSpace LMS training.
- Quality Matters training and certification.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Astronomical Society of the Pacific
- American Association of Physics Teachers