Education: MS (Mathematics & Applied Statistics), Texas A&M International University, 2019; Post Graduate Certificate in Physics Education Research (New Faculty Experience Program), American Association of Physics Teachers, 2017; Post Graduate Certificate in Science (Nanotechnology), Texas A&M University, College Station, 2006; PhD (Physics Education), University of the Philippines, 2000; MA (Physics), University in the Philippines, 1994
Teaching Experience/Related Work Experience: Professor of Physics, Laredo College, Laredo, TX, 2013 – present; Assessment Coordinator, Department of Natural Sciences, Laredo College, Laredo, TX, 2019 – present; Adjunct Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, Texas A & M International University, Laredo, TX, 2013 – present; Adjunct Faculty of Astronomy, Texas A & M International University, Laredo, TX, 2013 – 2015; Faculty Peer Mentor, Department of Natural Sciences, Laredo College, Laredo, TX, 2020 – 2021; Adjunct Physics Instructor, Laredo College, Laredo, TX, 2010 – 2013; Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, Laredo College, Laredo, TX, 2008; Science Pathfinder & Department Chair, UISD High School, Laredo, TX, 2011 – 2013; UIL Mathematics Coach, UISD High School, Laredo, TX, 2007 – 2011; AP Physics Teacher, UISD High School, Laredo, TX, 2003 – 2011; Pre-AP Physics Teacher, UISD High School, Laredo, TX, 2002 – 2011; Graduate College Secretary, Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU), Philippines, 2000 – 2002; Graduate College Research Coordinator, MMSU, Philippines, 2000 – 2002; Assistant Professor of Physics & Mathematics, MMSU, Philippines, 1998 – 2003; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physics & Mathematics, AMA Computer University, 2000 – 2002; Science & Mathematics Department Chair, MMSU, Philippines, 1992 – 1996; Instructor of Physics & Mathematics, MMSU, Philippines, 1991 – 1997; Mathematics and Physics Olympiad Coach, MMSU, Philippines, 1991 – 1996.
Courses Taught at LCC: PHYS 1101 – College Physics I Lab PHYS 1301 – College Physics I; PHYS 1102 – College Physics II Lab; PHYS 1302 – College Physics II; PHYS 1405 – Elementary Physics I (Lecture and Lab); PHYS 1115 – Physical Science I Lab; PHYS 1315 – Physical Science I; PHYS 2125 – University Physics I Lab; PHYS 2325 – University Physics I; PHYS 2126 – University Physics II Lab; PHYS 2326 – University Physics II.
Committees and Other Duties: (1) Member – Laredo College General Education Committee, Fall 2015 - present (2) Member – Campus Assembly Student Learning & Engagement Team, Fall 2015 – Spring 2020 (3) Member – LCC Kickstarter Program (NSF Arizona), Fall 2015 – Spring 2017 (4) Member – Advisory Council LC/TAMIU Building Scholars, Fall 2015 – Spring 2020 (5) Member – IPASS Tutoring Services, Fall 2013 – Spring 2020 (6) Member – Natural Sciences Department Hiring Committee, Fall 2013 – present (7) Member – Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentor, Fall 2015 – Spring 2020 (8) Lead – Natural Sciences Department (Physics & Engineering), Fall 2013 – present (9) Faculty Mentor – Online Teaching, Natural Sciences Department, Fall 2020 – Spring 2021 (10) Member – Articulation of Engineering Courses for LC/TAMIU and LC/TAMUK, Fall 2013 – Fall 2014 (11) Member – Laredo College Funfest (Department of Natural Sciences), Spring 2014 – present.
Awards & Accolades: Scholar of the Year (2000), Researcher of the Year (2001), HEB Excellence in Education Award (2005), Who's Who Among America's Teachers and Educators (2007), Texas State Finalist to the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST, 2009), Applauso Teacher (2012), Minnie Steven Piper Professor Nominee (2016), Higher Education School Bell Award (2017), NISOD Teaching Excellence Award (2018), Minnie Steven Piper Professor Nominee (2021).