Buyer of land and property.Oversaw several large and small construction projects, including complete interior and exterior retrofits of dilapidated properties. Manage day-to-day operations of rental properties owned by AJI LLC.

Taught doctoral level research and statistics courses.Produced lecture notes, Excel spreadsheets, and assignments on statistical methods. Assist students with the selection of appropriate statistical methods for their proposed study.Served as a dissertation committee member, and chair, for several doctoral students.

Courses taught: physics, chemistry I & II, Earth science, physical science, and general science for students grades 9 through 12.Fostered a classroom environment conducive to learning and promoting quality student/teacher interaction.Created inquiry based labs designed to enhance course curriculum and maximize student learning.Developed a Missouri ecology curriculum that partnered with the Missouri Department of Conservation and included local Stream Team activities.Science Department Chair August 2000 – 2008 Facilitated monthly science department meetings.Monitored department curriculum and work closely with colleagues to provide relevant science instruction that meets the Missouri Department of Education’s state standards.Worked with middle school science teachers to align district science curriculum.

Worked with district administrators to develop district Career Ladder Program.Created the forms and procedure used by the district Career Ladder Program.Organize and facilitate committee meetings.Monitor progress and help career ladder participants successfully meet the established goals.

Developed and maintain a professional rapport with the Missouri State University Chemistry Department to offer Dual Credit Chemistry (CHM 116 & 117) at the high school level.

Taught Adult Education and Literacy/GED prep class.Organized instructional strategies for highly diverse learners.Motivated students to reach their educational potential and achieve personal goals.