Phoenix
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About
Professional Academic Summary
Doctoral candidate in Educational Psychology and instructor specializing in motivation and engagement, self-regulation, and development. Experienced in online and in-person instruction, curriculum design, and applied research, with a preference for innovative and evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and learner-centered education.
Education
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Bachelor in Psychology; Master in Education (Instructional Psychology & Technology); Doctorate in Learning Sciences
Bridge Education Group
TEFL Certification
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Transformational Life Coach Certification
Additional Certifications
Academic Research Focus
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Human-AI Interaction: Motivation and engagement processes in AI-mediated environments
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Epistemic Behaviors: The impact of beliefs, motives, and needs on engagement and learning outcomes; Belief distortions and their impact on behavioral outcomes.
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Self-actualization Applications: Identity development factors and the connection to self-actualization, adaptive and maladaptive growth patterns
Additional Work
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Self-mastery and life coach guidance specializing in mental, emotion, and spiritual development
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Self-published author of the Light Warrior series
Fun Facts
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Avoids small talk as much as possible
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Into good stories and red wine
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