Nicole Collins Email & Phone Number

Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Develop 2 online professional developments (PD) using Canvas LMS.- Attend and present at webinars/conferences (such as SIGCSE, ITICSE, and CSforAll) and produce research publications regarding the formation of a Research-to-Practice Partnership between UNCC and NC Virtual Public School with support from the NSF (Grant No. #2031496).- Create autograded assignments using CodeCheck, CodeWorkout, for use in asynchronous and synchronous workshop curriculum and live demonstrations.- Evaluate IDEs and autograders used in university-level CS courses and tools identified from research focus groups to create a consolidated, detailed list for PD participants.- Designed recruitment and evaluator interest flyers to recruit 40+ AP CSA teachers in NC and surrounding areas for a 6 week PD how to teach AP CSA online. - Collaborate nationwide university professors and CSEducation initiatives to increase participation in CS by students from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Updated curriculum for 6 Data Structures and Algorithms courses by creating autograded programming activities and exam questions aligned with course learning objectives.- Converted existing activities to utilize adaptive learning platforms and autograders such as Realizeit, zyBooks, and CodeWorkout to promote active learning within flipped classrooms.- Facilitated weekly synchronous programming labs in-person, and online via Zoom, Discord and Gather.town during COVID-19 for 60 students each semester twice weekly.- Debugged student code during open office hours twice a week and hosted gamified review sessions to prepare 300+ students for exams on fundamental Java concepts and unit testing.- Increased overall class grade by identifying students displaying difficulties comprehending course content to provide additional resources and personalized support.May 2019 - Dec 2019: TA for Data Structures & Algorithms coursesJan 2020 - May 2021: TA for Intro to Computer Science II courses

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Assisted 4 university students on academic probation to reach good academic standing with an average semester GPA of 3.2 by creating individualized plans and mentoring.- Designed over 40 games and activities to promote academic, social and personal success that aligned with mentees’ goals to increase engagement and participation.- Tracked progress of mentees throughout the semester to provide records for the directors, and attended weekly meetings with supervisors to discuss action plans for existing issues.

Charlotte, North Carolina Area

- Served as a mentor, mediator & mandated reporter for 500 residents and assumed primary building responsibility biweekly- Conducted presentations to the department, designed programs, and created monthly themed bulletin boards regarding DEI, academic success and mental health.- Selected to receive “RA of the Year” award for organizing numerous impactful community-wide programs and conducting presentations to the department on diversity, inclusion, engagement, and mental health.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Computer Science, 3.920

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omega Epsilon, Phi Kappa Phi, UNCC eSportsB.S. in Computer Science with a concentration in Web & Mobile.

Master Of Education - Med, Learning, Design And Technology, 4.0

M.Ed. in Learning, Design & Technology with a concentration in Online Learning & Teaching