Professional Summary

• Three years administering online Multimedia Writing course for the College of Journalism and Communications at The University of Florida using learning management platform Canvas.
• Redesigned the online Multimedia Writing course in Summer 2018 and promoted to lead instructor. In addition to teaching students, responsible for onboarding new instructors to course and updating course materials, assignments and assessments in master shell.
• Two years of experience teaching in a classroom. Courses taught include Multimedia Writing and Professional Writing in Business at The University of Florida and Public Speaking at Santa Fe College.
• Published freelance writer in The Independent Florida Alligator newspaper covering science, technology, community events and the arts.  

Education

Master of Arts in Mass Communication | May 2016

The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
> Research and theory track
> Awarded Graduation with Distinction for academic excellence

Bachelor of Arts | May 2005

Flagler College, St. Augustine, FL
> Major: Fine Arts; Minor: English Literature

Experience

Course Development

Multimedia Writing (Online) | Summer 2018

College of Journalism and Communications, The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Redesigned course for Fall 2018 launch, adding new learning objectives, assessments, and educational materials.
• Created “Getting Started” guide for new instructors to provide overview of course, assignments, and steps to take before publishing course.
• Eleven instructors of Multimedia Writing have adopted and administered the redesigned course.

Teaching

Lead Instructor — Multimedia Writing | May 2017 – Present

College of Journalism and Communications, The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Serve as lead instructor of course beginning Fall 2018. Responsible for onboarding new instructors and providing guidance during administration of course each semester.
• Manage online course through Canvas platform. Engagement tools include email, video chat, discussion boards, and weekly announcements.
• Provide constructive feedback on weekly writing assignments and discussion posts to help students improve their skills and understand professional application of course material.
• Routinely review course materials to provide the most up-to-date information that reflects current practices within profession. Adjust or create new assessments to foster knowledge and skills needed in the industry.    

Adjunct Instructor — Multimedia Writing | Aug. 2016 – May 2018

College of Journalism and Communications, The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Taught one to two sections of the lab portion of Multimedia Writing (JOU 3109C) on campus each semester.
• Instructed students on how to write news stories, news-feature stories, and news releases as well as writing using AP style.
• Provided constructive feedback on weekly writing assignments so students could gain skills in determining how a story should be organized, the relevant details to include, and the news value of a story. 

Adjunct Instructor — Professional Writing in Business | Jan. 2017 – Dec. 2017

Warrington College of Business, The University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

• Taught one section of the workshop portion of Professional Writing in Business (GEB 3213) each semester.
• Instructed students on the fundamentals of business writing, including delivering informative, bad news, and persuasive messages.
• Students practiced various writing strategies during weekly workshops, focusing on writing for clarity, continuity, coherence, concision, and cadence.

Adjunct Instructor — Public Speaking | Oct. 2016 – Dec. 2016

Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL

• Instructed students in effective ways of speaking, organizing information, and constructing different types of speeches to relay message. Curriculum included critical thinking tasks such as analyzing a speaker’s message and delivery.  

Guest Lecturer

Guest lecture information can be viewed on this website here and by downloading the CV.

Retail & Data Entry

Experience working in a combination of retail sales, customer service, reception, and data entry positions fostered skills in conflict resolution, problem solving, time management, and oral and written communication. (2005 – 2012)

Skills & Tools

Teaching	Business/Office	Creating & Editing
Course Mapping	Microsoft Word, PowerPoint	WordPress
Lesson Planning	Google Docs, Drive & Photos	iMovie
Syllabus Development	Dropbox	AP Style
Assessment Strategizing	Skype	APA Style
Emotional Engagement	Zoom	LMS
Multimedia Presentations	Evernote	Canvas, Blackboard, Sakai

Publications

Publications can be viewed on this website here and by downloading the CV.