teaching philosophy and experience

My teaching philosophy prioritizes clear communication and student engagement creating a productive and inclusive learning environment fostering student motivation and accountability. By encouraging students to share their expectations and interests, my courses build a sense of community, which can lead to increased participation and investment in the course. Teaching methods and assessments include demonstrations, learning activities, projects, discussions, peer critiques, and quizzes, which provide a well-rounded approach that caters to different learning styles and promotes critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

Master of Science in Technology, Speci­alizing in Graphic Design — 1990
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design — 1989
Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois

Continued Education:

Master of Online Teaching Certificate — 2011

ION, University of Illinois 

Advanced Electronic Publishing — 1992
College of DuPage, Wheaton Illinois

Unit Adjunct Instructor II — 2007–Present
Elgin Community College, Elgin, Illinois (asynchronous since August 2019)

Freelance Graphic Designer — 1995–Present

Partner, RevOne80, LLC — 2014–2018

Bartlett, Illinois

Instructor — 1995–1998
College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, Illinois