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Greater Los Angeles Area

TechReady.io is the fastest, easiest way for users to know their devices, browsers, network and security settings are configured properly to use specialized systems. Our specialty is testing/remediating compatibility with Learning Systems (Blackboard, Canvas, Moodle, Sakai, etc.), which improves student retention and gives a repeatable, streamlined process.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Optimizing digital systems for colleges and universities seeking exceptional service to non-residential, non-commuting learners. Founder of TechReady.io (https://www.techready.io/) One click. Test everything.

Claremont, CA

• Assumed positions of increasing responsibility over 5+ year tenure including:Senior Vice President of Operations/CIO (July 2014 - June 2016)Vice President of Learning Systems (August 2013 - June 2014)Director of Online.
• Executive Leadership Team (2014 - 2017)
• Project Leader, Student Information System (Empower, CAMS, Unit4) Selection/Implementation (2012 - 2017)
• Team Leader, Online Education Program Development/Launch (Concept to Accreditation) (2012 - 2016)
• Chair, Hiring Committee (2014 - 2016)
• Operations Planning Team (2015 - 2016)

Claremont, CA

• Directed the day-to-day operations of a staff of 10 department leaders including the HR Director, Director of Admissions, IT Director, Registrar, Financial Aid Director, Student Services Director, Institutional.
• Well versed in enterprise-level strategic planning, developing organizational policy, and working collaboratively, harmoniously, and effectively with Boards, and across all units and levels in the organization, within.
• Managed the people, processes, and budgets associated with the business office, student services/registrar, admissions, financial aid, institutional research, network, information security, and facilities.
• Served as a member of the President’s Executive Team, the Academic Leadership team, and the Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC) Accreditation team; acted as an extension of the president in her absence.
• Chaired weekly operations staff team meetings and presided over and summarized, in dashboard presentations to the Board of Directors, the quarterly operational effectiveness review.
• Managed university information technologies and learner support services.

Claremont, CA

• Configured and managed all systems, support services, and protocols associated with a start-up non-profit online graduate school, from concept to accreditation; the efficacy of these activities was reflected in the.
• Launched the University’s first online degreeo Conducted a market needs assessment with an analysis of teaching capacityo Managed the project team toward a successful new degree proposal (WASC)o Provided instructional.

Claremont, CA

• Instrumental to the formation and launch of an online graduate University with program development experience from concept to accreditation
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of SACS and WASC accreditation processes including reauthorization, initial accreditation, substantive change, and new degree proposals.
• Implemented several university-wide technologies including student information systems (Empower, CAMS, Unit4), student and faculty portals, learning management systems (Blackboard, Sakai, Canvas), document management.
• Developed digital libraries, available 24x7, with online reference librarian support.
• Maintained relationships with key business partners, related to the institution’s online programs, including third-party vendors.
• Oversaw all administrative functions and IT infrastructure, including academic advising, financial aid counseling, CLEP and DANTES testing, bookstore operations, admissions processing, term scheduling and registration.

Plainview, TX

• Assumed positions of increasing responsibility over 9-year tenure including:Assistant Campus Dean, Anchorage, AK (July 2002 - June 2007)Academic Advisor/Adjunct School of Philosophy & Religion (September 2002 - June.
• Regarded as an integral member of the academic program with over nine years’ experience teaching an average of 200 college-level adult learners annually in a variety of courses via hybrid, online, and face-to-face.
• Served as the principal source of instruction and the faculty of record for course offerings; planned and developed curriculum and prepared and delivered course content in accordance with student needs.
• Evaluated student progress and assessed mastery of course objectives using formative and summative assessment plans; developed activities and appraisals to measure mastery of course objectives and Common Student.
• Communicated with students regarding issues relating to the specific courses; met:o Individually with students requiring assistance, supplemental instruction, and tutoringo With students, regularly to assess progress.
• Designed and recommended activities to support the course outcomes and support individualized education programs.

Plainview, TX

• Demonstrated a strong capacity for differentiation of instruction to reach all learning modalities and comprehensive knowledge of current instructional theory, research, best practices, and content performance standards.
• Adept in teaching and facilitating learning in multiple settings with diverse student groups.
• Cultivated student learning environments that fostered strong student and school identity.
• Educated students through a relevant curriculum and created yearly coursework including the selection of teaching materials; planned and instructed each subject area using a wide-variety of teaching aids, motivational.
• Utilized:o A variety of instructional techniques to encourage critical thinking, discussion, and learningo Data to drive instruction and introduced cooperative grouping to improve student’s learning and comprehension.
• Worked one-on-one with students experiencing difficulties; employed a variety of theoretical approaches to learning.

Master Of Philosophy (M.Ph.), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Emphasis on the Community of Inquiry framework and the influence teaching presence has on online student retention

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Management

BA in Organizational Management