David Walker Email & Phone Number

Quantico, VA

• Developed two Asia-focused ACE-accredited courses for the online instruction of Marines: 1) A 100-level course on Global & Cultural Awareness; and 2) A 300-level course on Intercultural Communication.
• Contributed five chapters toward a USMC college-level textbook: 1) Southeast Asian infrastructure; 2) Southeast Asian militaries; 3) Northeast Asia infrastructure; 4) Northeast Asian militaries; and 5) A case study on.
• Developed, maintained, and presented up-to-date Operational Culture classes for countries in the Asia Pacific; instructed more than 5,000 Marines prior to their deployments.
• Produced and implemented targeted curricula and language training aids for Basic Korean Language Familiarization Course; instructed more than 500 Marines prior to their deployments.
• Developed and delivered a 40-Hour, in-depth, Operational Culture course on North Korean politics, international relations, and society; instructed ten Marines including field-grade officers.
• Advised Marines through the level of Colonel during Ulchi Freedom Guardian

Baltimore, MD

• –Courses Taught:
• KOREAN PERCEPTIONS OF THE PAST: This course examines Korea’s history through North Korean and South Korean films, as well as via western academic literature primarily in the fields of History and Political Science.
• KOREAN POLITICS AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: This course explores Korean politics and international relations, from Japan’s colonization of Korea to the present day.–Duties, Responsibilities, and Accomplishments:
• Design and implement two courses for classes of approximately 45 undergraduate students.
• Student evaluations placed me as a top third professor university-wide.

Bethesda, MD

Conducted a short-term research project measuring, analyzing, and reporting the extent to which insurance companies nationwide are meeting obligations established by the Affordable Care Act and of interest to AOTA’s membership. Utilized federal government databases and insurance company websites to uncover pertinent data. Employed Excel and Stata software.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Compiled and managed an extensive dataset regarding the failed or successful nuclear programs of Argentina, China, Iraq, and Yugoslavia.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• –Courses Taught:
• “Managing Global Challenges,” Supervisor: Ms. Maura Godinez, CIA Officer in Residence (Fall 2009)
• “Intelligence and Espionage,” Supervisor: Ms. Maura Godinez, CIA Officer in Residence (Spring 2009)
• “The United States and World Affairs,” Supervisor: Dr. Mary Sarotte (Fall 2008)
• “Conflict Resolution and Peace Research,” Supervisor: Dr. Douglass Becker (Spring 2008)
• “Introductory Theory and Analysis in International Relations,” Supervisor: Dean Steven Lamy (Fall 2007)–Duties & Responsibilities:

South Korea

• Taught English Conversation to Korean university students.
• Planned lessons and graded exams and quizzes.

South Korea

• Taught English Conversation to Korean elementary and secondary students.
• Planned lessons and evaluated student performance.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Evaluated transfer students’ transcripts from local and out-of-state colleges and universities.
• Advised students on transferability of coursework taken at other institutions and on classes needed to fulfill General Foundation Requirements.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• –Courses Taught:
• “American History, 1877 to the Present,” Supervisor: Dr. Joseph Arnold (Spring 2001)
• “Japan in the Shogun Age,” Supervisor: Dr. Constantine Vaporis (Spring 2001)
• “Introduction to the Study of History,” Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Ritschel (Fall 2000)–Duties & Responsibilities:
• Led students in weekly sections, during which I discussed readings and conducted exam reviews.
• Graded student exams, participation, and term papers.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Represented graduate student interests on various university committees and task forces, including The Task Force for Student Life, The University Center Steering Committee, The Athletics and Recreation Steering.
• Played an Instrumental role in obtaining funding from the Office of the Provost for the annual Graduate Student Research Conference.
• Convinced the Office of Student Life to provide ongoing financial support for graduate social activities.
• Worked with the Graduate School to plan and carry out graduate student orientation.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

• –Courses Taught:
• “Introduction to the Study of History,” Supervisor: Dr. Daniel Ritschel (Spring 1999)
• “Introduction to the Study of History,” Supervisor: Dean John Jeffries (Fall 1998)–Duties & Responsibilities:
• Led students in weekly sections, during which I discussed readings and conducted exam reviews.
• Graded student exams, participation, and term papers.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted library patrons with historical research.
• Organized and catalogued the Book Room and Library.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Politics And International Relations, Degree Gpa 3.81; Total Gpa 3.73

• Dissertation: Examines the impact on Japan and South Korea of their converging and diverging security interests, especially concerning.

Ma, History, Gpa 4.0

Activities and Societies: President of the History Student Council, Member of the Task Force for Student Life, Member of the University.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History, Gpa 3.95