Adjunct Faculty Member | 2019-2021
Carroll University, College of Arts and Sciences, Waukesha, WI
Social Science Statistics (Spring 2021)
Undergraduate course; 4 credit hours; face-to-face; 18 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (4.5/5.0); respect for students (4.63/5.0)
Social science statistics is a course that opens an appreciation and understanding of basic statistical tools and means of analysis for the social world. It can act as an alternative for CMP 114 in the Bachelor of Science requirements. It covers topics such as descriptive statistics, frequencies, building graphical data, and hypothesis testing through analysis of variance {ANOVA), t-tests, chi-square, and regression. It teaches you the basics of the SPSS data analysis tool using social science examples relevant to majors in such areas as sociology, criminal justice, communication, political science, and global studies.
Meets B.S. Computational Thinking Requirement.
Global Perspectives Colloquium (Fall 2020)
Undergraduate course; 2 credit hours; face-to-face; 12 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (4.5/5.0); respect for students (4.5/5.0)
The Global Perspectives Colloquium is a two-credit course for advanced students from multiple disciplines to engage in critical reading and discussion on a global issue. Students will reflect on their cross-cultural experiences, participate in student-driven discussion, and engage members of the Carroll community. Each session will focus on interdisciplinary topics chosen by individual instructors.
Meets General Education Capstone Requirement.
Lifespan Psychology (Summer 2020)
Undergraduate course; 4 credit hours; online; 12 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (5.0/5.0); respect for students (5.0/5.0)
A comprehensive course with an applied emphasis which examines individual development throughout life. Topics such as genetic inheritance, intellectual change and social adjustment are viewed as processes that extend from the neonatal period through very old age.
Meets General Education Social Science Requirement.
Social Science Statistics (Fall 2019)
Undergraduate course; 4 credit hours; face-to-face; 15 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (4.8/5.0); respect for students (4.7/5.0)
Social science statistics is a course that opens an appreciation and understanding of basic statistical tools and means of analysis for the social world. It covers topics such as descriptive statistics, frequencies, building graphical data, and hypothesis testing through analysis of variance {ANOVA), t-tests, chi-square, and regression. It teaches you the basics of the SPSS data analysis tool using social science examples relevant to majors in such areas as sociology, criminal justice, communication, political science, and global studies.
Meets B.S. Computational Thinking Requirement.
Lecturer (with associate graduate faculty status) | 2017-2019
Iowa State University, School of Education, Ames, IA
Surveys in Educational Research (Spring 2018)
Graduate course; 3 credit hours; face-to-face; online video stream; 18 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (4.4/5.0); respect and concern for students (4.5/5.0)
Examination of survey design and administration in educational research. Designing surveys; developing, evaluating, and asking survey questions; survey sampling; measuring survey reliability and validity; administering mail and web surveys; decreasing survey nonresponse; conducting post-collection survey data processing; conducting survey research with integrity.
Basic Educational Statistics (Fall 2017)
Graduate course; 3 credit hours; face-to-face; 15 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (3.75/5); respect and concern for students (4.75/5)
Statistical concepts and procedures for analyzing educational data; descriptive statistics, correlation, t tests, and chi square with computer applications.
Co-Facilitator (instructor of record) | 2014
Iowa State University, School of Education, Ames, IA
Dialogues on Diversity (Spring 2014)
Undergraduate course; 1 credit hour; face-to-face; 9 students
RATINGS: Effective teaching (4.5/5.0 ); respect and concern for students (4.5/5.0)
An exploration of diversity within the context of the Iowa State University community through understanding human relations issues.
Meets U.S. Diversity Requirement.
Graduate Teaching Assistant | Ball State University | 2009
Ball State University, Fisher Institute of Health and Well-Being, Muncie, IN
Wellness Management Administration (Spring 2009)
Graduate course; 3 credit hours; face-to-face with pre-recorded lectures; ~12 students
Improving the efficiency of administrative tasks and communication practices can greatly impact wellness management practice. This class focuses on computer skills and technologies important for wellness program administration, including developing budgets, communicating effectively, and writing and administering grants and contracts.