Higher Education — Course Design, Online Instruction, & Student Success

Evidence-based teaching focused on technical skill development, digital learning, and applied project-based instruction.

Teaching Effectiveness & Student Outcomes

My course evaluations across technical higher-education subjects consistently demonstrate strong student learning gains, high engagement, and well-structured instruction—particularly in online and hybrid delivery formats. These results reflect a teaching approach focused on professional skill development, applied learning, and clear, responsive communication.

✔ Development of Professional Skills

  • In TEE 1200 (Spring 2022), 100% of students rated progress on developing professional skills as “Substantial” or “Exceptional.”
  • In TEE 1200 (Fall 2022), skill-development scores were in the “Higher” bucket compared to institutional and discipline norms.

✔ Mastery of Core Technical Content

  • In TEE 1200 (Spring 2022), 100% of students rated understanding of core subject matter as “Substantial” or “Exceptional.”
  • Students highlighted strong alignment to real-world engineering and design applications.

✔ Application, Problem-Solving & Project-Based Learning

  • TESY 3020 (Summer 2022): 100% of students rated progress in applying course material to problem-solving as “Substantial” or “Exceptional.”
  • Students praised hands-on project freedom, industry-relevant assignments, and portfolio-ready work.
  • In TESY 4330 (Innovation), students showed excellent progress in developing creativity and design thinking.

✔ Leadership in Online & Hybrid Instruction

  • In TEE 1200 (Fall 2022), 85.7% of students agreed the instructor’s use of technology improved their learning.
  • Students praised “outstanding” online lectures that felt like “one-on-one instruction.”
  • Course organization was consistently rated as clear, structured, and easy to follow.

✔ High-Touch Mentorship & Student Support

  • Across multiple courses, students described my feedback as “quick,” “helpful,” and “always available.”
  • 100% of TESY 3020 students agreed the instructor was highly engaged and responded in a timely manner.
  • Qualitative feedback consistently mentions care, guidance, flexibility, and going “above and beyond.”

These data points come from independent course evaluations as a part of the university institutional research and evaluation process.

Instructional Design Expertise & Consulting Focus

Beyond course-level success, my evaluation data and leadership experience demonstrate advanced skill in instructional design, curriculum development, and building effective learning environments—particularly in technical and CTE disciplines.

✔ Technical Instruction & Curriculum Design

  • 100% of TEE 1200 students (Spring 2022) reported exceptional progress in building professional engineering and design skills.
  • Course materials consistently scored above institutional norms in clarity, relevance, and real-world application.
  • Advanced coursework (TESY 4330) rated highly for aligning learning to industry and professional pathways.

✔ Digital Learning & Instructional Technology

  • Students frequently described online lectures and tutorials as “outstanding” and “like one-on-one instruction.”
  • 85.7% of TEE 1200 students (Fall 2022) agreed technology use improved their learning significantly.
  • Courses were described as highly organized, intuitive, and easy to navigate.

✔ Applied Learning, Creativity & Problem-Solving

  • TESY 3020’s 100-hour applied project was repeatedly praised for real-world relevance and career impact.
  • TESY 4330 students reported strong growth in creativity, design thinking, and product development skills.
  • Students appreciated freedom in major projects and opportunities to build portfolio-ready work.

✔ Mentorship, Responsiveness & Student Support

  • Students consistently emphasized timely, supportive communication and “above and beyond” assistance.
  • 100% of TESY 3020 students agreed the instructor was highly engaged and responsive.
  • Feedback notes flexibility, care, and clear expectations as strengths.

This evidence supports my consulting work in curriculum design, distance education strategy, instructional improvement, and workforce-aligned program development.

Representative Courses Taught
  • TEE 1200 — Computer-Aided Drafting & Design (Online & Face-to-Face)
  • TEE 2300 — Electronic Fundamentals (Online & Face-to-Face)
  • TESY 4330 — Product Innovation Processes, Tools, and Strategies (Online)
  • TESY 3020 — Technology Enterprise (Online)
  • TEE 3050 — Computer Systems and Networking (Face-to-Face)
Course Materials (Samples)
Writing & Publications
  • What Keeps Technology and Engineering Teachers in the Classroom? A National Mixed Methods Study — Ph.D. Dissertation (2022).
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  • An Experimental Comparison of Student Motivation... — M.S. Thesis (2018).
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  • Tech + Human Skills: Preparing Students for a Digital Workforce — ACTE (2023).
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  • Engaging Utah Educators to Teach 21st-Century Skills Using Drones — (2023).
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  • National Intercollegiate Flying Association ROAVcopter Demonstration Event — Poster (2019).
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Instructional Design & Consulting
I consult with higher-education institutions on:
  • CTE curriculum design and industry alignment
  • Stackable credential development
  • Online course design and digital learning strategy
  • Project-based learning frameworks
  • Evaluating and improving instructional models

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