Resume

• 2008

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Psychology

  Kent State University

• 2006

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  Experimental Psychology

  Villanova University

• 2002

  Bachelor's Degree

  Psychology

  German

  Biology

  Kalamazoo College

  1d. Preparing an Effective Syllabus

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  2g. Embracing Diversity in Your Classroom

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  4a. Providing Clear Directions and Explanations

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  1b. Aligning Assessments With Course Outcomes

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  1e. Planning an Effective Class Session

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  5a. Developing Fair

  Consistent

  and Transparent Grading Practices

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  2a. Leading the First Day of Class

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  4b. Using Concept Maps and Other Visualization Tools

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  5d. Checking for Student Understanding

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  4e. Developing Self-Directed Learners

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  2b. Promoting a Civil Learning Environment

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  1a. Establishing Powerful Learning Outcomes

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  5b. Developing and Using Rubrics and Checklists

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  4d. Using Advanced Questioning Techniques

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  1c. Aligning Activities and Assignments With Course Outcomes

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  3a. Using Active Learning Techniques in Small Groups

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  5e. Using Student Achievement and Feedback to Improve Your Teaching

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  2e. Engaging Underprepared Students

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  5c. Providing Useful Feedback

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  3c. Delivering an Effective Lecture

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• Facilitation

  WebCT

  Higher Education

  Qualitative Research

  Editing

  Statistics

  Psychology

  Teaching

  Research

  PowerPoint

  Student Affairs

  University Teaching

  Student Development

  Microsoft Office

  course development

  Blackboard Vista

  Student Advising

  Public Speaking

  Data Analysis

  SPSS

  Doyle

  Karen

  Quicken Loans

  Hiram College

  Oakland Community College

  Kent State University

  Marygrove College

  The College of Wooster

  Greater Detroit Area

  Facilitates dynamic training sessions for all leaders on various leadership topics. Utilizes activities that captivate adult learners and meets course objectives. Works with senior leadership and subject matter experts throughout the Family of Companies. Works closely with instructional designers in the design and development of custom training materials. Delivers various training using a variety of materials

  including manuals

  reference guides

  presentations

  online modules

  etc.

  Leadership Trainer

  Quicken Loans

  Course work: Restructured curriculum of psychology major

  including development of neuroscience concentration. Supervised senior research projects. \n\nService: Two year participation in ReBUILDetroit training students in the research process. Organized community outreach activities with local schools. Participation in General Education committee. Served as Department Chair from Spring 2017 onward. Participated in program assessment for reaccreditation. Standard academic advising for undergraduate students. Faculty mentor for Psi Chi.\n \nLaboratory Management: As Primary Investigator

  performed recruitment

  training

  and supervision of undergraduate research assistants; innovation of new technology and construction of lab equipment including a comparative rule-learning software application

  a rule-learning maze for honeybee navigation

  and an examination of the framing effect and handwashing behavior.\n\nResearch: Proposal of novel experimental ideas; data collection; statistical analysis with SPSS and SigmaPlot; collaborative presentation and manuscript writing; drafting and submission of Institutional Review Board proposals.

  Marygrove College

  Research Assistant

  Kent State University

  Instructor

  Developed and instructed psychology including: creation of syllabi; textbook selection; creation of lectures

  assignments

  online instructional material

  and exams; presentation of lecture material in a classroom; grading; maintenance of WebCT Vista/Blackboard course pages for online instructional material and grading; holding weekly office hours to meet with students. Courses included: General Psychology

  Special Topics: The Animal Mind

  Writing in Psychology

  Research Methods

  General Psychology – Honors

  Quantitative Methods.

  Kent State University

  Adjunct Professor

  Marygrove College

  Adjunct Instructor

  Developed and instructed General Psychology course in two formats: General Psychology and General Psychology - Three Week Intensive.

  Hiram College

  Visiting Instructor

  Develop and instruct psychology

  neuroscience

  and laboratory courses. \n•\tSupervise 5 senior independent study projects including: advising on project topic and design; procuring and management of required resources; instruction in IACUC and internal grant writing; instruction in behavioral and biological manipulation of animals; guiding students through the laboratory report writing process.\n•\tAdvise 5 advanced students in Neuroscience program

  conducting degree audits. Courses include: Behavioral Neuroscience

  Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

  Advanced Topics: Animal Cognition

  Drugs and Behavior

  Senior Independent Study.

  The College of Wooster

  Oakland Community College

  Royal Oak

  MI

  Instructor