Jordan

A Transformative Leader and Post-Secondary Professor with over seven years of experience specializing in the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization (EDID) within STEM and Skilled Trades curricula. Proven track record in leveraging environmental data analysis and technical proficiency to drive innovation in digital and physical learning environments. Holding a Master of Education (MEd), Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Life Sciences, and an Environmental Technician Co-op Diploma (ETMC), committed to fostering student success through critical thinking, dialogue, and goal achievement.

Professor - Sheridan College - Davis Campus

(2018-01)

• Elevates student readiness and critical thinking by integrating specialized industry knowledge into foundational instruction for Skilled Trades programs, including Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, CNC, Tool and Die, and Millwright.
• Achieves high student success rates, with student grades averaging 15% higher than the college standard across first and second-year courses in Mathematics, Communication, and Entrepreneurship.
• Optimizes digital learning environments via D2L Brightspace, enriching curricula with 30% original industry-based material while applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and inclusive frameworks.
• Redesigns course outlines and syllabi using Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) to ensure pedagogical consistency and develops robust teaching materials for other instructors.
• Drives student engagement through digital tools and Flexible Formative Assessments, upholding EDID principles for inclusive, student-centered practices.
• Provides comprehensive career mentoring, assisting students with academic research management, resume editing, and interview preparation.
• Enriches learning by organizing special events, including industry-focused field trips and guest speaker engagements.

Co-Founder / Manager - Dragons Play Productions - Toronto, Ontario

(2015-01 - 2023-12)

• Co-founded and managed a film production startup, providing end-to-end media services while leveraging over five years of project management expertise.
• Scheduled logistics and budgeting for complex event planning, ensuring creative goals remained financially viable, managing purchases and rentals.
• Implemented process improvements via current state mapping and SWOT analysis, achieving a 15% reduction in administrative time.
• Managed high-stakes stakeholder relations and facilitated diplomatic coordination between diverse teams for location scouting and on-set operations.
• Oversaw asset security and procurement, managing high-value rental inventory across site-specific filming locations.
• Provided expert on-set production assistance for television and commercials, utilizing strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Facilitated client communications, managing research and billing to maintain professional partnerships and project transparency.

Water Resources Intern - City of Richmond Hill

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• Performed environmental data monitoring, sampling, testing, and surveying of surface water to construct hydrographs using mathematical analysis from collected raw storm event data.
• Organized community outreach events to promote green practices among municipal residents, including rain barrel and tree planting programs.

Environmental Field Technician - Cole Engineering

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

Genetics Database Management - North York General Hospital

(2008-01 - 2009-12)

Junior Jays Representative - Rogers Blue Jays Baseball Partnership

(2005-01 - 2008-12)

Tutor in the Classroom - Peel District School Board

(2006-01 - 2006-12)

Master of Education - MEd - Ontario Tech University (2026-12)

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Life Sciences - University of Toronto (2008-12)

Environmental Technician (Co-Op) Diploma - ETMC - Seneca College (2013-12)