Shaun Willson
shaunwillson@shaunwillson.com · +01 480.267.5573
www.shaunwillson.com
Overview
Highly experienced educator with a proven record of providing motivating, discussion-based instruction and interpretation. A specialist in online delivery and course internationalization. A recognized authority in developing pedagogically sound interpretive materials on science topics for audiences of varied backgrounds. Through engagement, self-example, and pedagogical innovation, I inspire and empower my students to become citizens of the planet.
Related Training and Experience
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) 1983
Special coursework:
15 credit hours in calculus and differential equations
18 credit hours in chemistry and physics
12 credit hours in art
East Carolina University, M.S in Biology (Ecology) 1992
Recipient of Gardner award for outstanding graduate scholarship.
Concurrent internship with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Academic Experience
Current: Adjunct Instructor, South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona. (January 2017 – present). Administer online courses SUS 110 (Sustainable World), SSH 111 (Sustainable Cities, Honors) and ENV 101 (Introduction to Environmental Science, Honors).
Previous: Instructor and Online Instructional Consultant. Twenty years of full-time instructional experience in environmental science and sustainability, all in higher education, including six community colleges, universities public and private, and a university system (University of North Carolina). Courses included both curriculum and continuing education. Twelve of those years spent designing and teaching approximately 200 sections of online environmental courses. Reviewed and provided oversight for over 100 sections of online science courses. Designed an entire environmental science technology curriculum, including the physical facilities, and then served as Chairman. Leader in the concept of “flipping the instructor”, having administered online courses while ground-truthing environmental issues on four continents.
Related Recent Professional Development: A Few Examples
2020 - Engaging Practices for Live Online Instruction, Maricopa Community Colleges
2020 - WEBEX training, Maricopa Community Colleges
2019 – Introduction to Canvas, South Mountain Community College
2019 – SoftChalk training, Softchalk LLC
2018 - EDU 250, Teaching and Learning in the Community College. The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college.
2017 - Quality Matters Training. Comprehensive coverage of best practices.
** A full list of professional development activities for the last ten years is available on request.
Diversity of Academic Projects: A Few Examples
2015 - Grant: McKinnon, Jeff; Harris, Patrick; and Willson, Shaun. Expanding the Reach and Impact of Technology-Enhanced Course Redesign. Funded through University of North Carolina-General Administration.
2014 - Grant: Willson, Shaun. Using Case Studies to Incorporate Global Content and Enhance Best Practices in an Online Environmental Biology Course. Funded through University of North Carolina-Online.
2012 - Innovations in Course Content. Delivered a workshop through the East Carolina University Office for Faculty Excellence regarding best practices in online teaching, including assessments, community-building, academic integrity, and time-saving strategies.
2011 - The Seventh Generation, delivered a seminar exploring the relationship of personal ecological footprints to future sustainability, with implications to international aid organizations. Heifer International, Little Rock, AR.
2010 - Created the course Workplace Sustainability, a program for business owners and employees, focusing on ecological footprints of individuals in the workplace and strategies for lowering negative environmental impacts. Sponsored by the Continuing Education Department of Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville, NC.
Courses Taught - Curriculum
Sustainable World Sustainable Cities (Honors)
Introduction to Environmental Science (Honors) Introduction to Science Analysis
General Biology I (both majors and non-majors) General Biology II
Introduction to Environmental Science (Technical) Soils Analysis
Waste Management Water Quality
Environmental Health Air Quality
Environmental Issues Field Sampling and Analysis
Microbiology Anatomy and Physiology
Zoology Ecology
Environmental Biology and Lab
Courses Taught – Continuing Education
Global Environmental Issues Workplace Sustainability
Introduction to Weatherization Hazardous Waste Operations
Advocacy Work
Motivational Speaker and Advocate. 2015 – present. Successfully challenged a prognosis of unlikely survival and predicted disability to become a global citizen and trail runner up to marathon distance. A few recent projects: Fast-packed the historic Rota Vicentina across southern Portugal, the Camino de Santiago across the Pyrenees, the Camino Primitivo from Spain’s north coast to Santiago, portions of the Beara Way in Ireland, and approximately 1000 miles of trails in California, New Mexico and Arizona. Rode the E’roica (vintage bicycle) event and the Palouse-Cascades trail (second longest in U.S.). Featured in several related media venues, such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Coping, and Conquer. Ambassador for the Cancer Support Community of Arizona and several cancer advocacy organizations.
Extended Travel on four continents, usually involving challenging circumstances of accommodation, transport, or involvement with local community.
shaunwillson@shaunwillson.com · +01 480.267.5573
www.shaunwillson.com
Overview
Highly experienced educator with a proven record of providing motivating, discussion-based instruction and interpretation. A specialist in online delivery and course internationalization. A recognized authority in developing pedagogically sound interpretive materials on science topics for audiences of varied backgrounds. Through engagement, self-example, and pedagogical innovation, I inspire and empower my students to become citizens of the planet.
Related Training and Experience
- Learning Management Systems: Numerous versions of Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, Sakai.
- Instructional Environments: Public and private universities, community colleges, continuing education, workforce development, nonprofit.
- Academic Integrity Tools: Turnitin, Proctor U, SafeAssign, Respondus, as well as best practice techniques.
- Video Communication: Zoom, Webex, Google Meet, YouTube
- Quality Assurance: Blackboard Reviewer, Quality Matters, Distance Education Coordinator-East Carolina University Department of Biology, Course Developer and Reviewer - University of North Carolina system.
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S. in Business Administration (Finance) 1983
Special coursework:
15 credit hours in calculus and differential equations
18 credit hours in chemistry and physics
12 credit hours in art
East Carolina University, M.S in Biology (Ecology) 1992
Recipient of Gardner award for outstanding graduate scholarship.
Concurrent internship with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Academic Experience
Current: Adjunct Instructor, South Mountain Community College, Phoenix, Arizona. (January 2017 – present). Administer online courses SUS 110 (Sustainable World), SSH 111 (Sustainable Cities, Honors) and ENV 101 (Introduction to Environmental Science, Honors).
Previous: Instructor and Online Instructional Consultant. Twenty years of full-time instructional experience in environmental science and sustainability, all in higher education, including six community colleges, universities public and private, and a university system (University of North Carolina). Courses included both curriculum and continuing education. Twelve of those years spent designing and teaching approximately 200 sections of online environmental courses. Reviewed and provided oversight for over 100 sections of online science courses. Designed an entire environmental science technology curriculum, including the physical facilities, and then served as Chairman. Leader in the concept of “flipping the instructor”, having administered online courses while ground-truthing environmental issues on four continents.
Related Recent Professional Development: A Few Examples
2020 - Engaging Practices for Live Online Instruction, Maricopa Community Colleges
2020 - WEBEX training, Maricopa Community Colleges
2019 – Introduction to Canvas, South Mountain Community College
2019 – SoftChalk training, Softchalk LLC
2018 - EDU 250, Teaching and Learning in the Community College. The history, functions, organization and current issues in the community/junior college.
2017 - Quality Matters Training. Comprehensive coverage of best practices.
** A full list of professional development activities for the last ten years is available on request.
Diversity of Academic Projects: A Few Examples
2015 - Grant: McKinnon, Jeff; Harris, Patrick; and Willson, Shaun. Expanding the Reach and Impact of Technology-Enhanced Course Redesign. Funded through University of North Carolina-General Administration.
2014 - Grant: Willson, Shaun. Using Case Studies to Incorporate Global Content and Enhance Best Practices in an Online Environmental Biology Course. Funded through University of North Carolina-Online.
2012 - Innovations in Course Content. Delivered a workshop through the East Carolina University Office for Faculty Excellence regarding best practices in online teaching, including assessments, community-building, academic integrity, and time-saving strategies.
2011 - The Seventh Generation, delivered a seminar exploring the relationship of personal ecological footprints to future sustainability, with implications to international aid organizations. Heifer International, Little Rock, AR.
2010 - Created the course Workplace Sustainability, a program for business owners and employees, focusing on ecological footprints of individuals in the workplace and strategies for lowering negative environmental impacts. Sponsored by the Continuing Education Department of Blue Ridge Community College, Hendersonville, NC.
Courses Taught - Curriculum
Sustainable World Sustainable Cities (Honors)
Introduction to Environmental Science (Honors) Introduction to Science Analysis
General Biology I (both majors and non-majors) General Biology II
Introduction to Environmental Science (Technical) Soils Analysis
Waste Management Water Quality
Environmental Health Air Quality
Environmental Issues Field Sampling and Analysis
Microbiology Anatomy and Physiology
Zoology Ecology
Environmental Biology and Lab
Courses Taught – Continuing Education
Global Environmental Issues Workplace Sustainability
Introduction to Weatherization Hazardous Waste Operations
Advocacy Work
Motivational Speaker and Advocate. 2015 – present. Successfully challenged a prognosis of unlikely survival and predicted disability to become a global citizen and trail runner up to marathon distance. A few recent projects: Fast-packed the historic Rota Vicentina across southern Portugal, the Camino de Santiago across the Pyrenees, the Camino Primitivo from Spain’s north coast to Santiago, portions of the Beara Way in Ireland, and approximately 1000 miles of trails in California, New Mexico and Arizona. Rode the E’roica (vintage bicycle) event and the Palouse-Cascades trail (second longest in U.S.). Featured in several related media venues, such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Coping, and Conquer. Ambassador for the Cancer Support Community of Arizona and several cancer advocacy organizations.
Extended Travel on four continents, usually involving challenging circumstances of accommodation, transport, or involvement with local community.