Education

• Masters of Natural Science in Science Education from South East Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau MO, December 2016, 4.0/4.0 GPA
• Bachelor of Science in education from South East Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau MO. Graduation August 2003. 3.5/4.0 GPA
• Associates of Arts Degree from Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff MO., May 2000. 3.7/4.0 GPA
• Respiratory Therapy Technician School at Cape Girardeau MO. August 1992 till August 1993 3.8/4.0

Coaching Experience

• 2008 - 2013 years volunteer coach for Jackson High School Wrestling
• 2003 - 2008 years assistant Ste Genevieve high school wrestling coach
• 2002 – 2006 Head and assistant youth football coach 4 years
• 1997 – 2003 Assistant youth baseball coach for 6 years
• 1988 – 2002 Youth wrestling coach for 14 years

Certificates/Training

• Advance Cardiac Life Support Educator Certified
• BLS Educator Certified

Employment

• 2008 – Present Cape Public School District
  • Created clinical rotation schedules for 2 separate groups
  • Maintained documentation of clinical and class absence
  • Clinical observation of students during clinical rotations
  • Facilitated all clinical evaluations for students and clinicians
  • Created and implemented respiratory curriculum
  • Managed lab exercise for critical thinking
  • Assisted in promotion of program opportunities
  • Guest lectured to multidisciplinary class on job duties of Respiratory
  • Class room instructor for clinical, Lab, and Fundamentals of Respiratory

• 2020 – 2022 Saint Louis University Hospital
  • Emergency Room Respiratory Therapist

• 2003 – 2008 Ste. Genevieve Public School District
  • 7th and 8th grade science teacher
  • 2006 KFVS heartland Teacher of the Year
  • Middle school science department head, 3 yrs
  • Managed and implemented curriculum expectations
  • Assistant high school wrestling coach, 5 yrs

• 1994 – 2016 St. Frances Medical Center in Cape Girardeau MO.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • ACLS certified
  • Intubation trained
  • 17 yrs critical/emergency care experience
  • Advanced Ventilator care management
  • Proficient in all respiratory care modalities
  • High level trauma experience
  • Ongoing advanced training through continuing education

• 1993 – 1994 Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah Kentucky
  • Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Nebulizer therapy
  • Arterial Blood gasses
  • Pediatric patient care

Professional Organizations

• American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC)

Best Advice for Students

Be present in mind and body!