Resume

• 2015

  American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

  Technolgy

  Purdue University

• 2013

  Master's Degree (MS)

  Technology

  Purdue University

• 2011

  International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA)

  Recognition as an emerging leader for technology and engineering educators. Participated in yearlong leadership development program.

  International Technology and Engineering Educators Association

  Ross Fellowship Recipient

  The Ross Fellowship is a four year award for the recruitment of outstanding PhD-track students to Purdue University. Selection is based on recommendations from graduate faculty who administer the program to which the student was admitted

  academic and scholarly achievements

  and abilities.

  Purdue University

• 2007

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  Technology and Engineering Education

  Brigham Young University

  Interaction Design Studies

  Advanced Quantitative Methods

  Multimedia Authoring and Publishing

  Interactive Multimedia Development and Research

  Video Production and Nonlinear Editing

  Multilevel Modeling in Education

  Web Databases

  Applied Structural Equation Modeling

• Psychometrics

  PowerPoint

  Curriculum Development

  Desktop Publishing

  Adobe Creative Suite

  Teaching

  Technical Writing

  Leadership

  Microsoft Word

  Microsoft Office

  Research

  Editing

  Graphic Design

  Instructional Design

  Web Design

  Quantitative Analytics

  Photoshop

  Photography

  Web Development

  Blogging

  TECH 120 Freshman Experience

  TECH 120 is Purdue Polytechnic's integrated freshman experience. It is comprised of design curriculum

  in addition to English and Communications curriculum

  to support student learning at the intersection between STEM and the humanities.

  Nathan Mentzer

  ITEST Grant - Soft Robotics to Broaden the STEM Pipeline

  This project aims to increase female interest in science

  technology

  engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers through the emerging field of soft robotics. This project will advance efforts of the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program to better understand and promote practices that increase students' motivations and capacities to pursue STEM careers by exploring the inspiration that soft robotics might afford.

  Tanner Huffman

  Rebecca Kramer

  Nathan Mentzer

  Jackson

  Andrew

  Jackson

  Purdue University

  BYU IT Training

  Albion Middle School

  Yale University

  University of Georgia - College of Education

  Athens

  Georgia Area

  Assistant Professor

  University of Georgia - College of Education

  Customer service

  cashiering

  and problem solving relating to student financial services

  university admissions

  and scholarships.

  Brigham Young University

  Purdue University

  West Lafayette

  Indiana

  Authored and pilot tested novel engineering curriculum for secondary education. Collaborated with engineers and teachers to adapt instructional processes for feasibility in classroom spaces. Conducted professional development training in two school districts and workshops in three states. Led data analysis for quantitative and qualitative methods leading to 3 peer-reviewed articles

  and 13 peer-reviewed presentations.

  Graduate Research Fellow

  West Lafayette

  IN

  Designed and delivered instruction for up to 120 college freshmen per semester. Managed teacher development resources and lead instructional team meetings. Provided technology leadership through incorporation of new technologies into the course for instructional and research purposes. Conducted research on student learning

  such as teamwork and decision making.

  Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant

  Purdue University

  Provo

  UT

  Developed and delivered software training using the Adobe Creative Suite

  Microsoft Office

  and proprietary software packages. Lead professional development among a team of 20 trainers

  including regular andragogy workshops

  course feedback

  and annual peer feedback.

  Trainer

  Professional Development Lead

  BYU IT Training

  Sandy

  UT

  Received effective and highly effective teaching feedback from administrators and university supervisors. Collaborated with other Career and Technology Education teachers to add programs in Information and Communication Technology as well as Marketing. Worked successfully with many students needing personal accommodations in teaching.

  Technology Educator

  Albion Middle School

  New Haven

  CT

  Supporting new engineering curriculum implementation for a multi-state research project. Collaborating with engineers and teachers to develop new robotics instruction. Leading data analysis and reporting using quantitative and qualitative methods.

  Postdoctoral Associate

  Yale University