Resume

• 2010

  Education Doctorate

  Curriculum and Instruction

  Valdosta State University

• 2007

  Ed.S

  Instructional Technology

  Valdosta State University

• 2005

  Master of Science

  Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  Valdosta State University

  Gamification

  Coursera

• 2001

  Bachelor of Arts

  Psychology

  English

  Westminster College (MO)

• Student Affairs

  Higher Education

  Curriculum Development

  Teaching

  Research

  Instructional Design

  Public Speaking

  Educational Technology

  College Teaching

  SPSS

  University Teaching

  Captivate

  Curriculum Design

  ADDIE

  Instructional Technology

  Student Development

  Educational Leadership

  E-Learning

  Program Development

  Distance Learning

  M. Spezzo

  State University (VSU)

  Valdosta State University

  Westminster College (MO)

  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Valdosta State University

  Callaway County School District

  Callaway County School District

  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Greater Atlanta Area

  -Consult with faculty on pedagogical best practices for using various educational\ntechnologies in face-to-face

  blended

  and online learning environments;\n-Partner with faculty to develop instructional strategies

  course materials

  and\nassessments to effectively integrate educational technologies in teaching and\nlearning;\n-Collaborate with faculty on grants to integrate learning technologies into course\ndesign

  delivery

  and assessment;\n-Develop and lead workshops

  seminars

  and courses on the effective uses of\ntechnology in teaching and learning;\n-Develop programs and resources that advance understanding

  application

  and\nimplementation of emerging educational technologies in teaching and learning.\n-Research

  evaluate

  and recommend instructional technologies that support\nteaching and learning;\n-Collaborate with other campus units to select

  implement

  and evaluate new\ntechnologies for teaching and learning.

  Learning and Technology Specialist

  Design

  create

  and maintain online training courses using WebCT and other mediums.\nCreate and maintain departmental and committee WebPages on the VSU website.\nAssist subject matter experts in the design and creation of their own WebCT training modules.\nInstruct basic training classes (i.e. How to build a website in FrontPage).\nProvide one-on-one training sessions (i.e WebCT designer basics).\nDevelop instructional guides and tutorials (i.e. How to self-register for WebCT training).\nAnalyze and interpret evaluation data using SPSS Statistical Package.\nAssist in the maintenance of the training record database using Access.\nAssist with facilitation and interpretation of focus groups.\nDesign promotional materials (i.e.

  brochures

  posters

  and flyers).\nAssist with ongoing customer service initiatives.

  State University (VSU)

  Student Worker

  Provide general assistance to library patrons.\nTroubleshoot system errors (i.e. problems with e-mail

  databases

  and electronic catalog.)\nTroubleshoot hardware errors (i.e. printer

  copier

  and computer problems).\nHandle and process Inter Library Loans.\nProvide one-on-one training on library systems (i.e. how to use the electronic catalog).

  Westminster College (MO)

  Online Instructional Design Coordinator

  Provide leadership and coordination for instructional design services offered through Office of Extended Learning initiatives including: online and hybrid courses as well as new learning model exploration and adoption. \nManage online course development process in conjunction with faculty subject matter experts.\nPlan and implement design polices

  objectives

  or activities related to instructional design.\nAssist instructors with pedagogical techniques and best practices.\nReview instructional materials to ensure courses are high quality and meet university and national standards.\nManage overall training and development program related to eLearning supported technologies.\nDevelop and provide workshops to faculty

  staff

  and student workers.\nDevelop instructional guides and online tutorials.\nDevelop and facilitate online multi-week certification courses to train at distance users.\nAssist with and provide support for the Competency Based Education (CBE) initiative (i.e.

  Creating learning materials for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)

  instructors

  and coaches

  designing the structure of the CBE course and modules

  designing the notification system

  etc.).\nServe as primary administrator (11/01/2008-01/01/2014) and as additional administrator (01/01/2014-present) for the campus Learning Management Systems.\nServe as additional campus administrator the University System of Georgia’s Collaborative instance of the LMS.\nServe as primary administrator for CBE version of the LMS using D2L Brightspace.\nProvide support for web conferencing tools

  plagiarism prevention software

  content authoring programs

  and video content delivery platforms. \nCreate reports on various technology usage and comparisons with similar universities.\nExplore and make recommendations regarding newly emerging educational technologies.\nPerform technology needs analysis to inform technology purchases and training needs.\nServe as eLearning contact for campus Accessibility Office.

  Valdosta State University

  Georgia Institute of Technology

  Greater Atlanta Area

  -Provide expertise in pedagogy and online learning to advise faculty about the creation of effective learning outcomes

  online teaching strategies

  learning activities and tasks

  and assessment strategies.\n\n-Consult with faculty and instructional designers to transform course objectives and content into engaging and effective online teaching and learning experiences.\n\n-Consult with faculty

  teaching assistants

  and instructional designers on evidence-based pedagogical best practices for using various educational technologies in the online learning environment.\n\n-Coordinate professional development opportunities for faculty and teaching assistants in online courses that range from offering initial on-boarding to supporting the use of enhanced pedagogical strategies.\n\n-Serve as a liaison between the Center for Teaching and Learning

  Georgia Tech Professional Education

  and other Georgia Tech stakeholders in order to ensure quality in online teaching and learning.\n\n-Collaborate with the faculty member

  the academic program representative

  and the Professional Education design team during the “kick-off” phase of course development.\n\n-Collaborate with campus units on the development of both formative and summative assessment tools for online course and teaching effectiveness.\n\n-Assist and advise on technological solutions aimed at promoting online student satisfaction and success.\n\n-Monitor current research and make recommendations on educational best practices

  instructional resources

  and instructional technologies to support online teaching and learning.

  Program Manager of Teaching and Learning Online

  Taught various online graduate level courses for the Department of Curriculum

  Leadership

  and Technology.\nTaught various hybrid and face-to-face undergraduate courses for the Department of Psychology and Counseling.\nTeaching face-to-face dual enrollment undergraduate courses for the Department of Psychology and Counseling and Honors College.\nUtilized video conferencing technologies to deliver face-to-face undergraduate courses simultaneously to students who are onsite and students at a distance.\nPrepared information and best practices regarding experimental and innovative uses of technology to deliver face-to-face course sessions to offsite students at a distance.\nPrepare information regarding improving my instruction based on student feedback.\nPrepare information regarding publications and presentations I have made for accreditation purposes.

  Valdosta State University

  Video Processing Assistant

  Grant funded two month position.\n\nEdit educational videos using Adobe Professional (i.e. Clean up audio

  add effects

  and edit multiple shots together).\nPrepare videos for distribution onto video IPods.\nShoot educational videos.

  Valdosta State University