Summary
Mastery oriented instructional designer, educator, and course developer with a background in online learning and 21st century education. Proven effective educator who strives to lower transactional distance and deliver individualized instruction to deepen understanding. Proponent of conceptual understanding and motivating students to become active learners.
EducationThe Johns Hopkins University
Master of Science in Education: Digital Age Learning and Technology (2019, GPA 4.0) Indiana University Bachelor of Science: Pure Mathematics (2017, GPA 4,0) |
CertificationIndiana University
Graduate Certificate: Mathematics (2019, GPA 4.0) Quality Matters Certified Online Instructor (2019, #16342561) Certified Course Reviewer (2020) |
Experience
Mathematics Supervisor
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Indiana University
Logical Learning
The Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
- Designed and developed innovating online course offerings and content for K-12 advanced learners to reach thousands of students each year.
- Established a research-based conceptual framework for CTY courses advancing quality and promoting conceptual understanding and deep learning.
- Piloted multiple initiatives including technology solutions to boost accuracy and efficiency and enhance instructor presence across the department.
- Served on Instructional Design Committee, Antiracist Subcommittee, Curriculum Committee, and Research Team to enact meaningful change and contribute to the global community.
- Managed 40+ instructors and instructor supervisors by providing regular feedback, support, and professional development opportunities.
- Impacted student and family experience through instruction, communication with parents and schools, and supplying robust and actionable feedback for student growth and understanding.
Indiana University
- Planned, designed, and implemented upper-level mathematics courses to prepare the next generation of mathematicians.
- Created new course offerings based on research and need to positively impact campus learning objectives, student understanding, and communication of mathematics.
- Supervised and mentored prospective educators and teaching assistants aiding in networking, goal setting, and professional development.
- Developed highly effective instructional materials including hundreds of lecture videos to increase student engagement and understanding.
- Implemented courses to build communities of inquiry and provided equitable grading with strong feedback to encourage growth, mastery, and conceptual understanding.
- Served on the Adjunct Faculty Council to revamp resources and encourage best practices across departments.
- Mentored mathematics students in the Math and Science Resource Center providing just in time learning opportunities.
Logical Learning
- Designed and implemented an effective PreK-6 curriculum resulting in student distinctions in both standardized testing and course performance.
- Created personalized lesson plans to aid understanding and achievement for students struggling in mathematics.
- The first in our area to offer online support and tutoring using the most up-to-date technology.
Honors and Awards
Sarah D. Barder Fellowship Award for Excellence in Teaching
Inducted Member of the National Society for Leadership and Success
Chancellor's List for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Inducted Member of the National Society for Leadership and Success
Chancellor's List for Outstanding Academic Achievement
Selected Publications and Conference Presentations
Innovative Learning Summit
Building Conceptual Understanding in Online Mathematics Courses
eLearn: World Conference on e-Learning
Digital Tools for Mathematics Composition: Building and Online Mathematics Course
Heavner, S., & Devers, C. J. (2021). Building conceptual understanding: Improving mathematics education in online courses. International Journal on E-Learning, (To be published 2021).
Devers, E. E., Devers, C. J., Miller, P., Alayan, A., Robertson, J., Baquet, Z., Tompkin, N., Echeverry, S., & Heavner, S. (2021). Online tutoring: Impact on student success. (To be published 2021).
Heavner, S., & Devers, C. J. (2020). Digital Tools for Mathematics Composition: Building and online mathematics course. International Journal on E-Learning, 19(4), 373-381.
Building Conceptual Understanding in Online Mathematics Courses
eLearn: World Conference on e-Learning
Digital Tools for Mathematics Composition: Building and Online Mathematics Course
Heavner, S., & Devers, C. J. (2021). Building conceptual understanding: Improving mathematics education in online courses. International Journal on E-Learning, (To be published 2021).
Devers, E. E., Devers, C. J., Miller, P., Alayan, A., Robertson, J., Baquet, Z., Tompkin, N., Echeverry, S., & Heavner, S. (2021). Online tutoring: Impact on student success. (To be published 2021).
Heavner, S., & Devers, C. J. (2020). Digital Tools for Mathematics Composition: Building and online mathematics course. International Journal on E-Learning, 19(4), 373-381.
Skills
- Highly experienced in educational technology including Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate, Networking applications, Microsoft Office / Office 365, Google Apps, LaTeX, GeoGebra, and a variety of Learning Management Systems.
- Experienced in applying the Principles of Multimedia Learning, Universal Design for Learning, Quality Matters, and International Society for Technology in Education Standards.
- Skilled in methods of Instructional Design including Backwards design, ADDIE process, and various other models.
- Qualified distance educator and proficient in working with a geographically diverse team.
Courses Taught
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