I hold a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, and an active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. My CST certification reflects hands-on clinical training and successful completion of the national certification exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, giving me firsthand, current knowledge of the exact content and format students face when...
I hold a Master of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, an Associate of Science in Surgical Technology, and an active Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential. My CST certification reflects hands-on clinical training and successful completion of the national certification exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting, giving me firsthand, current knowledge of the exact content and format students face when preparing for the same exam.
I have spent the past decade teaching and leading surgical technology programs at several colleges. In these roles I have taught adult learners, in classroom, skills lab, and clinical rotation settings. My teaching approach combines direct instruction in anatomy, sterile technique, and surgical procedure sequencing with hands-on coaching, including one-on-one work preparing students for mock surgery skills competitions, where I guided them through precise, step-by-step technique refinement. I have also directed full surgical technology programs, which included overseeing curriculum design, supervising instructional staff, and ensuring course content aligned with accreditation and certification standards, giving me a comprehensive understanding of exactly what students need to master to succeed both academically and on the CST exam itself.
In addition to surgical technology, my MBA and business background allow me to tutor business and management subjects. I have applied business principles directly in my own career, managing program budgets, staffing, and operations, and I enjoy helping students connect academic business concepts to practical, real-world application. Across both subject areas, my approach centers on meeting each student where they are, breaking down complex material into manageable steps, and building genuine confidence rather than rote memorization, whether the goal is passing a certification exam or mastering core business coursework.
