about me
my background
I have a bachelor degree in Computer Information Systems from Southern Oregon University in 1999. I thought I found my dream job working as a web developer and programmer for a private company. Wanting to improve my skills and knowledge, I went back to take some classes in Multimedia at Portland Community College. There, I found my passion helping out 3 instructors with their online courses in 2001 as a Professor’s assistant.
Then, the Instructional Support department at PCC hired me in 2001 as an Instructional Technology Specialist where I help classroom and online instructors with instructional technology and software. This is where I truly found my dream job; doing what I love: teaching technology and working in a group of multi-talented people.
I went back to school to get my Master’s degree at Portland State University in 2009. I received two graduate certificates in Training and in Multimedia Training in spring 2010. I enrolled in the PACE program where I graduated in June 2011 with M.S. in Educational Leadership and Policy. Between 2013 through 2016, I went back for my second Master degree at Southern Polytechnic State University, or now called Kennesaw State University, where I received another M.S. in Information Technology and Health Information Technology program. Life is about balancing everything, my family, education, teaching, and career.
I was given the opportunity to teach a website creation class since 2011 and sharing my skills and knowledge to PCC students. Teaching is my passion and each time I teach, I learn something new. I believe my students' success when they become master of course content, develop critical thinking and curiosity, and can apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. I need to be an effective instructor by focusing on student learning and adjusting my teaching strategies in response to the pace of student understanding and depth of student knowledge. Though preparation and enthusiasm would contribute greatly to teaching because they are contagious and inspire success.
My curriculum vitae (CVs) or resume is available if you are interested. However, it may be out of date by the time you read it. Contact me directly for current information.