Resume

• 2003

  Bachelor of Science

  Radio-TV

  Advertising

  Southern Illinois University

  Carbondale

  Master of Arts

  Completed coursework in communication theory

  quantitative research methods

  ethnography

  relational communication

  communication instruction

  instructional technology\nConducted extensive research on American funerary communication

  publications pending. Thesis: Toward an Understanding of Funeral Participation and Satisfaction\nQuantitative study of funerals as communication events; Dr. Brian Spitzberg

  chair.

  Communication Studies

  San Diego State University-California State University

• Online Instruction

  Coaching

  Teaching

  Nonprofits

  Curriculum Design

  Classroom Instruction

  Adult Education

  Curriculum Development

  Instructional Design

  Classroom

  Course Design

  Staff Training

  University Teaching

  Public Speaking

  Marketing Communications

  Higher Education

  Educational Technology

  E-Learning

  Research

  O'Rourke

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  O'Rourke

  San Diego State University

  Grossmont College

  UC Berkeley

  O'Rourke & Associates

  San Diego Community College District

  University of San Diego

  Center for Media and Independant Learning

  Taught international online course as part of Marketing Certification program.

  Online Instructor

  UC Berkeley

  Communication instruction

  group training

  and individual coaching.

  Principal

  Greater San Diego Area

  O'Rourke & Associates

  Taught Oral Communication (Comm 101)

  Advance Public Speaking (Comm 204)

  Communicative Perspective on Interviewing (Comm 407). Developed first Blackboard template for use across 90 sections of core communication course. Managed GTA homeroom site for curriculum and assignment collaboration. Received International Communication Association Award for Instructor Excellence.

  San Diego State University

  Curriculum Consultant

  Developed electronic versions of syllabus

  course workbook

  instructor and peer assessments

  student self-tests

  grade book

  and outside resources for core communication course. Produced streaming video support and demonstrations for major assignments.\nTrained 30 GTAs in use of technology for transition to paperless course.

  San Diego State University

  University of San Diego

  Taught Introduction to Communication (Comm 101)

  Public Speaking (Comm 203)

  Interpersonal Communication (Comm 325)

  Interviewing & Negotiating (Comm 455).

  Instructor

  Greater San Diego Area

  Taught Public Speaking (Coms 103) at Miramar and Mesa College campuses.

  Instructor

  Greater San Diego Area

  San Diego Community College District

  Taught Interpersonal Communication (Comm 120

  on-campus and online)

  Critical Thinking in Small Group Communication (Comm 137

  on-campus and hybrid). Received 2008 Grossmont College Teaching Excellence Award.

  Instructor

  Greater San Diego Area

  Grossmont College