Lisa Rampton Halverson

You can view my most recent professional CV here (L Halverson CV (July 2016) or see a shorter resume below:

Lisa R. Halverson

1063 Valley Sage Dr.    Springville, UT 84663    lisamaren@alumni.stanford.edu

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology & Technology (August 2016)
• 17 years designing online, blended, and face-to-face instruction for K-12, university, and adult learners
• Researcher of theories of learner engagement in blended and online settings, with several publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced presenter at instructional design-related conferences (AECT, OLC)

 EDUCATION

 Brigham Young University                                                           Provo, UT

Ph.D. in Instructional Psychology & Technology                                2011-2016

Notre Dame de Namur University                                          Belmont, CA

Teaching Credential with English authorization                             2000-2001

Stanford University                                                                   Stanford, CA

MA in History with focus on Modern Israel and Palestine             1997-1999

Stanford University                                                                   Stanford, CA

BA in History with Honors in International Relations                      1991-1996

 

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

 Chief Learning          Vereo Leadership LLC                                                                  2015-present

Officer                        •  Oversee design & roll-out of all business training learning materials

 

Designer,                    History of Learning, Brigham Young University                              2012-2016

Developer,                  Introduction to Middle Eastern Studies, Brigham Young      Winter, Fall 2011

& Instructor               History of Civilization, Brigham Young University                     Summer 2010

• All courses taught in blended format, with face-to-face & online instruction

 

Founding Board        American International School of Utah                                            2012-2013

Member                     •  Assisted with analysis & design of innovative blended K-12 charter school

 

Designer,                    9^th Grade English, Open High School of Utah (online)                    2009-2010

Developer,                  9^th/10^th Grade English & Communications, Gunn High School       2006-2009

& Instructor               9^th & 10^th Grade English, Edgewood High School                           2003-2005

9^th/10^th Grade English & Communications, Gunn High School       2000-2003

World History (WWI to Cold War), Gunn High School               Summer 2000

• Designed, developed, & implemented various courses in English & History

 

Educational                Mathers Museum of World Cultures, IU-Bloomington                     2005-2006

Designer                     •  Created outreach kits for K-8 classes & project for older adults at museums

Interviewer                Center for Research on Learning & Technology, IU-B & PBS        2005-2006

& Evaluator               •  Interviewed teachers & principals to understand effective teacher training

 

Curriculum                Teaching Shakespeare Institute, Folger Shakespeare Library & NEA      2004

Designer                     •  With 25 selected teachers, designed resources for teaching Shakespeare

 

Peer                            Peer Observation Professional Development Group, Gunn H. S.    2002-2003

Collaborator              •  Used “Elements of Instruction” ID model to evaluate & improve teaching.

 

Designer                     Summer 2001 Invitational San Jose Area Writing Project          Summer 2001

•   Collaborated with other K-12 teachers to improve the teaching of writing

 

Curriculum                Teaching Assistant, History Department, Stanford University                  1999

Designer                     •  Designed & led discussion sections for two undergraduate courses, History & Representation of the Holocaust and Jews in the Modern

 

Program                     International Focus Dormitory, Stanford University                        1995-1996

Designer                     •  Led team of 5 undergrads to design & implement theme programming

 

Curriculum                English as a Foreign Language, Academia Istropolitana                   Fall 1993

Designer                     •  In Bratislava, Slovakia, designed, developed, & implemented course for international graduate students from various Eastern European countries

 

AWARDS

• ETR&D Young Scholar Award (2015) for best paper discussing a theoretical construct to guide research & development in educational technology (AECT)
• Qualitative-Based Research Journal Article Award—1^st Place, Division of Distance Learning (2015) (AECT)
• Outstanding Student Research Award (2014) IP&T Department, Brigham Young Univ.
• Graduate Research Fellowship Award (2013-2014) Brigham Young University
• Mentored Research Conference Award (2013) Brigham Young University
• Teacher of the Year (2010) Open High School of Utah
• Teaching Shakespeare Institute scholarship (2004) Folger Shakespeare Institute
• Professional Tenure (2003) for service at Gunn High School, ranked in Newsweek’s survey of public high schools as 1^st in Northern California, 3^rd in the state, & 50^th in U.S.
• Mellon Foundation Fellowship (1997-1998) Stanford University
• Fulbright Fellowship & Wallenberg Leadership Scholarship (1996-97) Hebrew Univer.
• Phi Beta Kappa Honors Society (1996) Stanford University
• Firestone Medal for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (1996) Stanford University

 

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

• Proficient in: Canvas, Learning Suite, Brainhoney, Microsoft Office, Skype
• Capable in: Adobe Creative Suite, JingPro, Oneeko
• Familiar with: Blackboard, Articulate Storyline, video production, Camtasia, Captivate