Passionate educator for nearly thirteen years with a strong desire to help students recognize the connection between learning and experience. Strong communicator who can clearly and confidently lecture students in a classroom setting. Outgoing, energetic, and motivating personality to encourage students to participate in in-class discussions and to help them learn the value of group work. Skilled at using technology to facilitate and enhance learning and able to quickly learn the operation of new software systems. Team player who is committed to contributing to departmental objectives to create an optimal experience for both students and faculty. Primarily focused on professional development, responsible for creating, planning, and implementing a variety of workshops and professional development opportunities. Personable creative professional with expertise in helping beginning students develop creative talent and persevere through educational and professional challenges.