Professional Experience & Education
Professional Experience
Insurance Data Analyst
National Indemnity Company, Omaha, NE
May 2022 - Present
- Develop and maintain PC program applications using spreadsheet and database software
- Compile, review, analyze, reconcile, and interpret financial and insurance information
- Coordinate communication of accounting and financial statement information
- Assist in the development and maintenance of downloaded PC databases from mainframe computer systems
- Respond to inquiries from internal and external auditors regarding financial transactions, balances, and procedures
Adjunct Faculty
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
January 2023 - Present
- Development and instruction of various computer science courses for online delivery to both traditional and non-traditional students
- Spring 2023 - SCS 141: Mobile Application Development (Xcode)
- Fall 2023 - SCS 297: Advanced Database Systems
- Spring 2024 & Spring 2025 - SBU 324: Management Information Systems
Math Teacher
Ralston Public Schools, Omaha, NE
August 2018 - May 2022
- Utilized multiple assessment strategies to measure student learning
- Incorporated technology such as mobile devices, Chromebooks, and DESMOS to enhance instruction
- Developed meaningful relationships with students and staff
- Updated and revised the Algebra 1 curriculum to align with state standards
- Co-taught EL and SPED math classes
- Developed tools to gather student feedback to inform instructional decisions
- Taught remote learning students during the 2020-2021 school year and developed tools to suit the unique needs of remote learners
Summer School Teacher
Bellevue Public Schools, Bellevue, NE
June 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021
- Created student directed materials for students needing credit recovery for geometry
- Collaborated with regular staff to ensure all key standards were met
- Provided self-paced, differentiated instruction to students
Assistant Director
Huntington Learning Center, Omaha, NE
July 2017 - March 2018
- Managed front end administrative office
- Hired, trained, scheduled and supervised part-time teachers
- Reviewed student programs and ensured academic achievement
- Participated in local marketing activities to help grow center's tutoring and test prep business
CADRE Teacher
University of Nebraska at Omaha and OPS, Omaha, NE
June 2016 - August 2017
- Utilized multiple assessment strategies to aid instruction and measure student learning
- Incorporated technology such as mobile devices and Smart Board to enhance instruction
- Developed curriculum for a hybrid pre-algebra and Algebra 1 course for advanced 7th graders
- Collaborated with other math teachers to create meaningful activities
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
PhD in Educational Studies
Specialization: Innovative Learning Technologies
Certificate: Mixed Methods Research
Anticipated Graduation: Spring 2026
Doane University
Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
Endorsement in Social Emotional Learning
2022
Concordia University
ELL Endorsement
2020
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Science in Secondary Education
Concentration in STEM
2017
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Secondary Education
2016
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Master of Arts in Recreation Administration
2010
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
2008