Experience Summary
In the summer time during my undergraduate career I worked as a camp counselor and coach in Colorado for children from the ages of 6-18. After completion of my BA I coached at my alma-mater. From there I decided to pursue my graduate education and took a scholarship in the althetic department at the University of Arkansas where I became an academic advisor for the football team for 4 years. In the summers during my graduate career I worked for Sylvan Learning centers. I began as an English teacher and filled in on Math when they were short handed. I worked with all levels from pre-K to adult. After obtaining my doctorate without dissertation, I took a job teaching English in South Korea.
Teaching Style
I am a hands on kind of teacher. I like to find ways to make teaching come to life and be a fun and enjoyable experience for the student. The more one on one I can be the better. I think you can be a better teacher when you know and understand your students more. I still maintain a great relationship with girls I counseled at camp back in 2001 and 2002. Many of my students from Korea also still keep in touch with me. Building a relationship is very important to the learning process. I like to take students to places they've never been before. Teaching them about how the world works and showing them things outside of their normal world so that you can foster a quest for knowledge they will carry throughout their life.
| Type |
Level |
Year |
Title |
Issued by |
| Degree |
BA |
2003 |
Major English, Minor in Communications |
Oklahoma Wesleyan College |
| Degree |
MA |
2007 |
International Relations & Comparative Politics |
University of Arkansas |
| Other |
Ed.D |
Present |
Human Resources & Workforce Management |
University of Arkansas |
| Certification |
Teacher English/Math |
2006 |
Teacher |
Sylvan Learning Centers |
| Certification |
2+ Teacher |
2008-2009 |
Native English Teacher |
English Programs in Korea |
| Other |
University Football Team |
2004-2008 |
Graduate Assistant Academic Advisor (Interim for 4 months) |
University of Arkansas |
| Other |
Counselor & Coach |
2001 & 2002 |
Camp Counselor |
Camp Timberline, Colorado |
| Other |
Assistant Coach |
2003 |
Women's Assistant Volleyball Coach |
Oklahoma Wesleyan College |