University of Nevada Las Vegas

Master of Science
Exercise Physiology

Angelo State University

Master of Science
Biology

Angelo State University

Bachelor of Science
Biology

2005-Present  -  Associate Professor of Biology, Austin Community College, Austin TX

·    Serving as Department Chair of Biology since 2013

·    Primarily teach Biol 2401 A&P I, Biol 2402 A&PII, Biol 1406 Cell and Molecular Biology, and Biol 1308  Fundamentals of Biology.  

·    Also provide instruction for the Continuing Education department – course CE 4000 Biology/Chemistry assessment test prep course

2001-2004  -  Physiological Training Center Commander, Randolph AFB, San Antonio TX

·    Managed all aspects of 22 different Aerospace Physiology courses and $3.5 million in training devices.

·    Mentored and evaluated 23 physiological training instructors on subject knowledge and presentation skills.

·    Responsible for training of over 6,000 students per year.

1990-1999  -  Aerospace Physiologist/Human Factors Training Officer, various assignments

·    Instructed flight surgeons, flight nurses, aviators and astronauts in all aspects of aerospace physiology including respiratory and cardiovascular effects of high altitude and systemic effects of accelerative forces.    

·    Prepared student assignments, demonstrations, group activities, training aids, and reference materials.

·    Advised education and training staff on course curricula development and training manual preparation.                 

·    Supervised operation of aerospace physiology training devices to include hypobaric and hyperbaric chambers, spatial disorientation simulators, human centrifuge, and technical life support systems.

1993-1996  -  Adjunct Faculty, Golf Coast Community College, Panama City FL

·     Developed lesson plans, student hand-outs, written exams, laboratory exercises and practicals.

·     Taught lecture/laboratory courses in anatomy and physiology, zoology, microbiology, and general biology.                      

1988-1990  -  Graduate Teaching Assistant, Angelo State University, San Angelo TX      

·     Conducted and monitored laboratory classes for anatomy and physiology, advance animal physiology and cell biology

·     Maintained and set-up laboratory equipment (microscopes, oscilloscopes, respirometers, ECGs, etc) and  prepared living and preserved specimens, stock solutions, and anatomical models.

1983-1987 -  Academic Instructor/Curriculum Manager for Airborne Communications Career, Goodfellow AFB Technical Training Center, San Angelo TX

·     Awarded  USAF Master Instructor certification

·     Completed resident courses in Academic Instruction, Instructional Systems Design , Test and Measurements, Technical Writing, Lesson Plans, and Objectives/Standards of Behavior.

·     Served as Instructor Supervisor responsible for supervising and evaluating five other instructors,

·     Developed, constructed and implemented two original formal eight week courses utilizing the ISD process in response to Air Force training requirements.