Ph.D. - Arts and Humanites
University of Texas at Dallas - 2011
Professional Preparation
M.F.A. - Arts and Technology
University of Texas at Dallas - 2005
University of Texas at Dallas - 2005
B.S. - Arts and Performance
University of Texas at Dallas - 2001
University of Texas at Dallas - 2001
Publications
Educational Games El Centro community College November 2008 2008 - Publication
Gaming as a Teaching Tool:A beginners guide to gaming for teachers Region 10, February 2008 2008 - Publication
Video Games and Digital Identity. With Monica Evans and Tara Riall. Video Games Symposium,
Mountain View College, October 2007. 2007 - Publication
Shoot to Kill: Video games and Violence Popular Culture Association Conference, San Diego, April
2005. 2005 - Publication
Appointments
Research Associate
University of Texas at Dallas [2007–2008]
University of Texas at Dallas [2007–2008]
Instructor
University of Texas at Dallas [2004–Present]
University of Texas at Dallas [2004–Present]
Instructor
[2004–2018]
ITT Technical Institute
[2004–2018]
ITT Technical Institute
Teaching Assistant
University of Texas at Dallas [2002–2003]
University of Texas at Dallas [2002–2003]
Computer Sales
Best Buy [2001–2002]
Best Buy [2001–2002]
Assistant Web Master
University of Texas at Dallas [1999–2001]
University of Texas at Dallas [1999–2001]
Entertainment Chair
UTD Student Union Activities Advisory Board [1997–2001]
UTD Student Union Activities Advisory Board [1997–2001]
Computer Technician
National Legal Services, Dallas, TX [1995–1998]
National Legal Services, Dallas, TX [1995–1998]
Additional Information
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Operating Systems:
DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95/98, Win XP
Programming Languages:
GW BASIC, PASCAL, C++, Assembly, HTML
Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Director 7.0, Photoshop, Photo finish, Quark, Microsoft Netscape, Net objects Fusion, Microsoft FrontPage, Dream weaver, Flash, Maya, 3D studio max, Miscellaneous game editors -Duke3d, Free space 2, etc.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- 2000 - present: TeaKwonDo
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Recurring lectures given at UTD and Richland
- "Games! A New Art Form"
- "Violence, Media, and Video Games"
- “Games as Film: The Cinematic Link"
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July 2004-present: ITT
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Adjunct instructor for media studies
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Adjunct instructor for media studies
AWARDS
Scholarship to Lutheran High School, Academic Excellence Scholarship to University of Texas at Dallas, Leadership Award - Global Elementary Model United Nations, Who’s Who among Texas High School Students, Numerous TAPPS Arts and Academic awards, Lutheran High School Community Service Award, University of Texas at Dallas activities board - best events advertising