Teaching Experience
UNDERGRADUATE
Introductory Reporting and Writing – JOUR361
– Lecture Instructor (Fall 2015; 17; 18; 19; Spring 2019; 20)
– Lecture & Lab Instructor (Fall 2016; Spring 2016; 17; 18)
Catalog Description: “Basics of news reporting: Story generation, critical thinking, story development, writing, shooting and editing broadcast stories, writing Web stories, using visual components of still pictures, graphics and video.”
- First class in journalism sequence in which students learn how to use video cameras and editing equipment.
- Students were taught writing and recording techniques of television and radio reporting.
- Worked with students as they completed audio news story, audio slideshows, website story, and video news stories.
- Supervised lab instructors.
Sports Media & Society – JOUR391
– Lecture Instructor (Fall 2017; 18; 19)
Course Description: “Covering the relationships between the sports industry, athletes, media, and the audience. Discussions include the evolution of sports media from the early sportswriters to athletes and teams controlling their own message on social media. Additionally, the various mediums – newspapers, magazines, books, radio, TV, online, blogs, social media – will be discussed in terms of history, function, impact, and ethical implications.”
- New class created
- Temporary class in Fall 2016, approved by University to become a permanent class starting in 2017.
- Class enrollment is over 175 students
Sports Journalism – JOUR461
– Lecture instructor (Spring 2019; 20)
Course Description: “Introduces students to the core principles, values, and practicum that guide the work of professional sports journalists. Students will develop skills that are necessary to function as sports journalists in today’s media environment. This class is an intensive multimedia skills course and students will have the opportunity to develop sports content for a number of important platforms including the web, social media, audio, and mobile”
- Students were taught the basics of sports journalism for all mediums.
Principles of Journalism – JOUR204
– Lecture instructor (Summer 2018; 19)
Course Description: “Principles and foundations of journalism to reflect both how journalism serves communities and how its techniques are developed to effectively communicate to audiences.”
- Created online version of class
GRADUATE
Communication Research Design – JOUR801
– Lecture Instructor (Spring 2017; 18)
Catalog Description: “Principles and applications of quantitative and qualitative communication research design.”
- Doctoral students enrolled in class
- Students complete a research paper aimed at top communication conferences and journals
Foundations of Multimedia Journalism – JOUR750
– Lecture Instructor (Spring 2019)
Catalog Description: “Course is designed to teach the foundations of multimedia journalistic storytelling. It will expose students to core concepts and practices associated with news gathering, news writing and field production.”
- Masters of Mass Communication (MMC) students enrolled in course.
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE COMBINED
Atlanta Public Relations Experience – JOUR499 & 599
– Co-Instructor with Lisa Sisk (Summer 2016; 17)
Course Description: “Students travel to Atlanta in order to learn about public relations from some of the top companies in the area. In addition, students work on resume-building skills and how to prepare themselves for the upcoming job search.”
- Class contained both undergraduate and graduate students.
- Helped facilitate learning experiences at major public relations firms, large corporations, and non-profit organizations in Atlanta.
- Worked with students to create cover letters and resumes following trip in order to assist with internship application process.
Investigative Reporting – RTV3305
– Instructor (Spring 2014)
Catalog Description: “Principles of investigative reporting as applied to television and radio news.”
- Advanced level class for juniors and seniors.
- Students were taught techniques of television and radio reporting.
- Taught students about gathering public information, pitching stories, and proper story development.
- Worked with students as they completed news stories.
- Supervised the creation of an online portfolio for each student.
- Responsible for grading all assignments.
Electronic Field Production – RTV3320
– Instructor (Summer 2013; 14)
– Teaching Assistant (Fall 2012; 13; Spring 2013; 15)
Catalog Description: “Advanced electronic field production and editing theory and practice.”
- Advanced level class for juniors and seniors.
- Students were taught techniques of lighting, sound, video, and editing.
- Supervised students as they executed various video assignments.
- Responsible for grading all assignments.
- Created and maintained online syllabus: rtv3320.wordpress.com
Digital Media I
– Teacher (Fall 2009-Spring 2012)
Catalog Description: “This course is designed as a broad-based foundation to multimedia production. The student will understand the fundamental principles concepts and skills for creating multimedia projects, and practice creating multimedia applications. The exercises and assignments will be tools for demonstrating and documenting essential knowledge and competencies. Communication, mathematical and critical thinking skills are strengthened in this course.”
- Introductory class for freshman, sophomores, junior, and seniors.
- Taught high school students skills relating to video, audio, web design, graphics, and animation.
- Programs used include Photoshop, Audacity and various video editing programs.
- Created syllabus, grading system, and all in-class assignments.
- Over 95% of students scored “proficient” on North Carolina Vocational Competency Achievement Tracking System (VoCATs) final exam.
Digital Media II
– Teacher (Spring 2010-Spring 2012)
Catalog Description: “This course is a continuation of the knowledge and skills acquired in the Digital Media I course. Emphasis will be placed on advanced project planning, design and production to better prepare the student for entry into the various IT and communication industries.”
- Advanced level class for juniors and seniors.
- Created weekly news broadcast “Topsail High TV” which aired on YouTube and shown throughout the community. Anchored, edited, and produced by students.
- Taught high school students skills relating to video, audio, web design, graphics, and animation.
- Programs used include Photoshop, Audacity and various video editing programs.
- Created syllabus, grading system, and all in-class assignments.
- 99% of students scored “proficient” on North Carolina Vocational Competency Achievement Tracking System (VoCATs) final exam.
