Teaching Philosophy

Teaching is my chance to add to business and information systems by producing well-equipped analysts, managers, and ultimately leaders. I enjoy teaching project management, systems analysis and design, programming languages, and organizational behavior. I will present knowledge to students in a variety of ways including simulations, case studies, and observation opportunities. I believe it is also important to test for learning in a variety of ways to cater to differences in learning. My recent teaching experience has been with instructing adults preparing to take the GED Exam. The site director of the program presented me with high remarks and a recommendation based on favorable student feedback. I believe that feedback was given because I encourage every one of my students to strive for the best and help them reach their goals through motivation and support.

Teaching Experience

The University of Mississippi, Graduate Teaching Assistant, Oxford, MS fall 2007
• MIS 307: Systems Analysis and Design
• MIS 412: Web Application Programming

Davidson County Public Schools, Adult Education Teacher, Nashville, TN 2007-2008
• Taught math, grammar, and literacy to students preparing to take the GED.
• Administered diagnostic tests to new students.
• Evaluated student learning and recommend additional learning or test readiness.

Davidson County Public Schools, Substitute Teacher, Nashville, TN 2001
• Taught English, computers, and technical vocation courses.
• Responsible for managing the classroom, tutoring, and assisting other faculty.

Tennessee State University, Engineering Summer Institute Counselor, Nashville, TN 2000
• Taught computer science and African American Literature; 19 students.
• Responsible for improving reading and writing skills.
• Implemented tutorial style workbooks for the computer science course.