Professional History
Service Above Self
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
(Tenure-track)
August 2022 - Present
Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at an R2 (high research activity) institution
Teach criminal justice courses to undergraduate and dual enrollment high school students.
Engage in student advisement, academic citizenship, research, and public service.
Provide active support for the mission and goals of the department, college, and university.
Asst. Prof (TT)/Lead Faculty
August 2021 - May 2023
Lead Faculty, Online CJ Programs (PT - Online) - Sept. 2021 - May 2023
Tenure-track Assistant Professor (FT - On-campus) - Aug. 2021 - May 2022
Demonstrate excellence in teaching and advising undergraduates.
Teach criminal justice courses in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, and online).
Review, revise, and approve curricula, and recommend new online courses.
Approve online course teaching assignments for adjunct faculty each sub-term.
Business & Criminal Justice Teacher
August 2018 - August 2021
Teach and engage upper-level students in the following college prep courses: Financial Management; Accounting; Introduction to Business; and Criminal Justice
Integrate technology into classroom practices – online and hybrid
Actively involve students through group work, explorations, questioning, discussion, and other cooperative teaching techniques
Youth Development Professional
Facilitated the ARISE Anger Management curriculum
Guided adjudicated youth who required treatment and specialized program services
Educated youth on life skills, interpersonal skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills
2017-2018
Police Officer
2015-2016
Conducted proactive patrols and answered calls for service
Prepared detailed written reports of investigative findings
Researched and apply appropriate charges according to the state's Revised Statutes and the city's Municipal Codes
Police Constable
2010-2013
Served in intelligence, communication, operations, and mounted patrol
Served as patrol team leader and communication station officer
Patrolled crime “hot spots” and enforced traffic and criminal laws
Investigated crimes, prepare case files, and testify in court