TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS

• Speech Communications (Secondary), Passed

• English (8-12), Passed

• Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities, Passed

• ESL Supplement, Passed

EDUCATION

East Texas A&M University

Master of Science in Health, Kinesiology, and Sports Studies, In progress

• 3.87 GPA       

Relevant Coursework:

Sport Law: This course focused on several cases and case studies that were focused on sport orgnizations as a means to establish a framework for many laws that govern athletics including intercollegiate athletics.

Sport Public Relations: This course taught how to work through PR and marketing campaigns and the methods with which sport organizations are able to work to generate external and internal revenue surrounding an event.

The University of Oklahoma

Doctorate of Philosophy, Communication Studies, December 2012

• 3.70 GPA

Relevant Coursework:

Persuasion and Social Influence: This directed readings course covered the theory and practice of persuasion and influence in media and marketing campaigns.

Interpersonal Communication: Areas of research in this class covered family communication, relational communication, and sibling relationships.

Research Methods Course: These consisted of four courses focused on both quantitative/statistical research and qualitative research development and implementation.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Master of Arts, Communication, May 2008

• 3.66 GPA

Relevant Coursework:

Organizational Communication: The course concentration was on organizational communication theory and practice focusing on both internal and external audiences and communication both with and developed for these different audiences.

Qualitative Research Methods: Introduction course based on the understanding and various uses of qualitative research methods in the study of communication. Projects include interviews, reflection papers, and a research proposal based on a topic of our choice.

Business Law: The course was focused on different legal practices within diverse sets of organizations.

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Teacher Certification Program, 2002-2003

• 3.26 GPA

• UTSA Part-time Student Dean’s List, Spring 2003

Relevant Coursework:

Curriculum and Instruction: Observed and instructed students in Amy Miller’s second and third period communications classes in the fall of 2002. The observations/teaching hours were conducted twice a week for ten weeks for a total of 20 hours. 

Student Teaching: Completed student teaching requirements at Holmes High School. The classes were Communications Applications and Debate 2 H.

Saint Mary’s University School of Law

2001-2002

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Specialization in Public Relations, 1998-2000

• 3.18 GPA

• President’s Honor Roll Spring 2000

Relevant Coursework:

Many hours were completed in communication, public relations, multicultural campaign planning, and technical writing.

St. Philip’s College

Pre-law major, 1996-1997

• 3.225 GPA

TEACHING             

EXPEREINCE:

Communication Applications Teacher, Speech & Debate Coach, UIL Academics Coordinator, Assistant Golf Coach

Earl Warren High School (NISD), Grades 9-12, Fall 2017- Present

• Responsible for teaching Communication Applications, English 4 previously, Creative Writing, and Coaching both sides of the Speech and Debate program.

• Lessons were centered on the communication theory, styles and uses of communications, and technology in communication.

• Coached students to the NDSA national tournament (2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

• Coached students to the NIETOC national tournament (2024, 2025). Student advanced in 2025.

• Coached students to the TFA state tournament (2018, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026)

• Coached teams to the YMCA Youth & Government, Mock Trial State (2025, 2026). Team ranked 9th in state in 2026.

• National Speech and Debate Association Leading Chapter for Central Texas for 2025.

• Responsible for planning the annual Warren Speech and Debate Tournament   including securing donations and volunteers to help facilitate the team’s main fundraiser for the season.

• World Schools Debate Cental Texas National Tournament team coach, Summer 2023.

• Assistant Golf Coach, Fall 2022- Present

• Regional golf qualifier, Spring 2023 and 2024.

Lecturer, Communication Studies, The University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, Undergraduate level of study, Fall 2020 to Spring 2022

• Responsible for online asynchronous teaching for courses in the Department of Communication.

• Courses taught include Introduction to Communication, Organizational Communication, Business and Technical Communication, and Interpersonal Communication.

Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Co-Chair Department of Communication Studies, Coordinator of Sport Communication,

Ashland University, Undergraduate and Graduate levels, Fall 2012-Spring 2020

• Served as an adjunct professor in the department online graduate program.

• Responsible for development of a new curriculum for the Sport Communication program, development of new Health and Risk Communication and Public Relations and Strategic Communication programs at the undergraduate and graduate level.

• Consulted with area sports teams including the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Columbus Crew while developing the new Sport curriculum to ensure effectiveness of the program and understanding of the curriculum for hiring managers to help ensure future internships or professional positions.

• Engaged with community members to create internships opportunities for students within Ashland University as well as the surrounding community. These included work with Ashland Public Works, Ohio Search and Rescue, Ashland Gridiron Club, and the Ashland Athletic Department.

• Faculty advisor for the Sport Communication Club, Lambda Pi Eta National Honor Society, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Women’s Soccer Sport Club.

• Courses taught include: Foundations of Sport Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Relations Campaigns, Strategic Communication, and Persuasion and Ethics, Organizational Communication in Sport.

• 2016 Ashland University Mentor Award Recipient

Speech Teacher/Debate Coach,Sandra Day O’Connor High School (NISD), Grades 9-12, August 2010-June 2012

• Responsible for teaching Communication Applications and Debate 1-3

• Lessons were centered on the communication process, types of communications, and media lessons.

• Had multiple students qualify for state, nationals and tournament of champions.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, University of Oklahoma, Dept. of Communication, Fall 2008-Present

• Responsible for teaching two sections of COMM 1113, the Principles of Communication course.

• TAs for this course were responsible for running the discussion sections that each met twice a week for one hour each meeting.

• Duties included teaching content from textbook, grading, testing, and final evaluations of students.

Speech Teacher/Coach, Edison High School (SAISD), Grades 9-12, Fall 2003-Spring 2008

• Responsible for lessons, instruction, and classroom discipline.

• Lessons were centered on the communication process, types of communications, and media lessons.

• Responsible for work in order to start up the debate program.

• Started the Mock Trial team that competed in the Texas State Regional Mock Trial Competition. (2004-2006)

• Coached basketball, golf, volleyball, and track at Mark Twain Middle School.

• Three-time All Sport Champion Middle School Award, Mark Twain MS Athletic Department. (2005-2008)

TRiO Program Speech and English, Univ. of Texas at San Antonio, Summer 2003-Present

• Responsible for lessons, instruction, and classroom discipline

• Lessons for Speech centered on the different types of speech and the communication process.

• Lessons for English (II, III, and IV) were centered on literature and writing styles.

• Continued the instruction in English during the 2003-2004, 2004-2005, and 2005-2006 school years.

• Classes during the regular school year included instruction in SAT and THEA preparation.

Student Teacher, Holmes High School (NISD), Grades 10-12, Spring 2003

• Responsible for planning lessons, in-class instruction, and maintaining and organized and orderly classroom.

• Lessons included persuasive speaking and the creation of TV programs

Observation/Teaching, Clark High School (NISD), 10-12, Fall 2002

• Conducted in-class observations and eventually taught two lessons in communications.

• Taught one lesson on resume writing, and one on group communications.

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Sports Media/Public Relations Internship, San Antonio Sports Foundation, Summer 2002

• Assisted Mary Ullmann Japhet, Associate Executive Director of External Affairs, with media duties and special events including The Sport Conference of the Americas, Roundball Ruckus, Pan American Games Bid, and the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) International Track & Field Meet.

Honors and Achievements

Western States Communication Association National Conference Paper-2008

• Top Four Papers in Communication Theory (Co-author)

• Relational Control in Hospice Interdisciplinary Team Meetings

Lambda Pi EtaCommunication National Honor Society

Mortar Board National College Senior Honor Society

Golden Key National Honor Society

Publications including solo and co-authored books in progress, book chapters, and journal articles