academic cv
SUMMARY
Dedicated language professor with over 10 years of experience. Specializes in all fields of language learning with a passion for integrating media and learning. Experience as department coordinator while coordinating large teams of professors (30-40 colleagues). Achieved top-ranking 5% of university-wide professor rankings based on student evaluations at Kyonggi University.
EXPERIENCE
University of Shizuoka (Assistant Professor (Full-Time))
04/2024-Present Shizuoka, Japan
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (Assistant Professor (Part-Time))
10/2020-03/2024 Beppu, Japan
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
Kyonggi University (Assistant Professor (Full-Time))
04/2016-03/2020 Suwon, South Korea
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
Konyang University (Assistant Professor (Full-Time))
04/2014-03/2016 Shizuoka, Japan
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
· Designed and implemented a curriculum in American Studies, resulting in a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
EDUCATION
Liberty University Doctor’s Degree in Strategic Media (IN PROGRESS)
2022/06 – Present Lynchburg, Virginia
Colorado State University Master’s Degree in Adult Education
2012/06 – 2014/12 Fort Collins, Colorado
University of Houston Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
2012/06 – 2014/12 Houston, Texas
ACHIEVEMENTS
Published Author in Scholarly Journals
Authored 3 papers on Media and L2, featured in international academic journals. Published two academic textbooks.
Innovative Curriculum Developer
Developed original course materials in English and Spanish for over 30 classes over 10 years from K-12 through university.
Departmental Leadership and Growth
Promoted to department coordinator at Kyonggi University English department and managed over 30 instructors and development meetings. Ranked in top 5% of all professors university-wide.
LATEST PUBLICATIONS
-Rethinking the Visual Syllabus (co-author)
Journal: Journal of Education and Learning
DOI: coming soon..
- English Meets Media (author)
ISBN: 979-8314902660
- The Conversation Code (author)
ISBN: 979-8313572192
-Visualizing the Syllabus: Engagement, Comprehension, and First Impressions in University EFL (author)
Journal: Journal of Education and Learning
-Let’s Take This Outside: The Benefits of Outdoor Education (author)
Journal: Journal of Education and Learning
*References available upon request