Nancy A. Walker PhD
NANCY A. WALKER, PhD
Munhall PA 15120
EDUCATION
Carlow University- State Licensure Hours 2013-2014
Steel Valley School District
Pittsburgh, PA
Unpaid intern providing emotional, cognitive, and behavioral intervention and prevention using mental health based special education and services to support the development of school-aged children.
Provided crisis intervention and bullying intervention, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Behavior Modification Modules for the Students and Teachers.
Carlow University- State Licensure Hours 2013-2014
Naomi’s House Children’s Wellness Center Internship for State Licensure Hours Pittsburgh, PA
Unpaid intern providing early intervention and prevention with mental health-based services that promote and support the development of wellness in individuals, families and communities.
After- school program and in school counseling Woodland Hills School District
Carlow University- State Licensure Hours 2013-2014
Allegheny General Hospital Neuropsychology Practicum Internship for State Licensure Hours Pittsburgh, PA
Unpaid intern for state license at AGH/Temple University Neuropsychology/Psychiatry Department under Dr. Glen Getz head of Neuropsychology.
Doctor of Psychology - General Psychology, Honors: GPA 4.0 2005-2010
Specialization: Lifespan Developmental and Educational Psychology
Capella University Online, Minneapolis, MN
Residential Colloquia Completed: Track 1, Track 2, Track 3
Dissertation: Mothers Description of Raising Two Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Case Study
Master of Science, General Psychology: 2003-2005
Specialization: Educational and Developmental Psychology, Honors: GPA 4.0
Capella University Online, Minneapolis, MN
Thesis: Media Violence/Aggression and the Developmental Effect on Youth
Applied Practice Project Part 1: Media Violence and Aggression Workshop Session 1 for Professionals Applied Practice project Part 2: The Power of Social Modeling:
The Developmental View of Socio- Cognitive Learning in Conjunction with Violent and Aggressive Media, PowerPoint Presentation
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Teaching Certification 1987-1991
Minor: Spanish Language
Seton Hill University, Greensburg, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Liberal Arts 1987-1990
Concentration: Psychology
Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Pedagogy and Andragogy, Online Learning/Instruction, Online Learning Program Advancement and Curriculum Development, Women’s Organizational Development/Leadership,
Dissertation Design/Analysis Improvement, Lifespan Developmental Disorders, Early Childhood Intervention, Parenting, Autism,
Community Oriented Non- Profit Organizations, Personality Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injury.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Psychological Association, APA Division 5 Quantitative and Qualitative Methods, Society for Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology,
International Coaching Association. American Association of Christian Counselors
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Carlow University Practicum and Internship for State Licensure Regulations 2013-2014
The American Psychological Association (APA) - Psychology 2005-2011
Amen Clinics – ADHD coursework, Dr. Daniel Amen 2005
Chatham University – Psychology 1998
University of Pittsburgh – Educational Psychology 1991-1992
Carlow University – Educational Psychology 1990-1993
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION/CLEARANCES
Prepare/Enrich Marriage Assessment and Marriage Mentoring Certification, Certification by Life Innovations, Inc. David Olson PhD, David Fournier PhD, Joan Druckman PhD: current
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Professional Elementary Teaching Instructional Certification, Instructional Level 1 issued in accordance with 6/1/87 regulations. License #92-004940, Code 61: current
Completion of the Pennsylvania State Induction Plan: Chapter 49 of the State Board of Regulations for Teacher Certification. July 8, 1992
Act 33/34 and FBI Clearance to work with children by the Pennsylvania State Police: current
ChildLine Abuse Background Check Completion Clearance by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare ChildLine and Abuse Registry: current.
TEACHING, RESEARCH, AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Adjunct Online Graduate/Undergrad Psychology, Senior Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor Master Methodologist, Committee Chair, Academic Quality Reviewer/Deans Read, Content
Expert/Writer, College of Doctoral Studies Faculty 2008-Present
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
• Academic Quality Review/Deans Read - Provides ethical and academic reviews for the College of Doctoral Studies in preparation for Internal Review Board and Academic Quality Review in the dissertation process. Prepares and Conducts First Line Deans Reads for the College of Doctoral Studies Dean. Sits in on dissertation defenses for quality review and committee assessment.
• Online Adjunct Supervisor for a team of Dissertation Faculty Chairs and Methodologists – Curriculum development, supervision of appropriate dissertation reviews, policies, standards, and evaluation. Conducts faculty teaching, training, and webinars for continued faculty development and application in the program. Provides oversight per learners and faculty implementation for the College of Doctoral Studies. In charge of over 100 learner committees that incorporates monthly progress reports, organizational online Zoom meetings, curriculum development, collaborative efforts for student development and success, and dissertation support. Teaches research courses and qualitative research.
• Online Senior Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologist and Senior Dissertation Chair - Specializes in Qualitative Methodology: Establishes proficient methodological and chair reviews for doctoral students. Proficient in Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methodology. Directs, coaches, assists learners for research protocol, application, and publishing of research. Collaborates with colleagues on curriculum design and conceptualization for doctoral learners in The School of Doctoral Studies. Works with Academic Quality Review and Internal Review Board for ethics and publishing of seminal work. Reviews and teaches methodological designs and ethics with regard to core design use and application.
• Senior Content Expert: Collaborates with dissertation committee/earner providing expertise analysis and development coaching the learner for dissertation content submission/publishing of The Literature Review. Areas: Psychology, Education, Qualitative Research, Leadership.
• Program Standards and Evaluation Committee -College of Doctoral Studies- Recording Secretary: As a highly regarded member of the College of Doctoral Studies, was recommended and accepted per membership of the committee. Committee engaged to ensure program standard and progression in the College of Doctoral Studies. New programming standards per committee insight and evaluation for implementation are foundational and are evaluated. Provides input relative to new programs, core designs and methodology training, give perspectives on academic processes and rigor, engages in general open discussion of doctoral strategy, centralizes and strengthens initiatives and efforts in new policy, curriculum, and programming. Additional areas of focus include process, perception, technology, and strategic direction as reflected in discussion of potential new doctoral programs.
• Custom Course Content Textbook Writer: Custom course content and curriculum writer for College of Doctoral Studies for GCU e-textbooks. Contribution to RES 861 Analysis of Existing Research for Doctoral of Education with Emphasis in Organization Development. Custom course content and curriculum writer for RES 866 Ch. 6 Introduction to Qualitative Research Concepts, Analyzing Research. RES 811 Research Themes and Topics. Ch. 7.
• 2015- 2023 Peer Review Board Member for the Journal of Instructional Research (JIR) Center for Innovation in Research and Teaching: Analyzes peer research for methodology, design, content, and editing for internal publication.
• Expert Task Force for RES 880- Research Prospectus Course. Specialized research team establishing and implementing protocol and curriculum development for learners in the dissertation process for effective streamlining in learning and application and success in the program. Mentoring faculty for the task force for dissertation ready faculty and learners.
• Teaches, coaches, and mentors students. Formulates and conceptualizes curriculum for online undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in education, psychology, and organizational development. Teaches in the College of Humanities/Psychology and The College of Doctoral Studies.
Associate Faculty and Dissertation Chair Ph.D. Human Services Programs - Department of Behavioral Sciences
University Arizona Global Campus
Phoenix, AZ 2007-Present
• Qualitative/Quantitative Chair- Establishes proficient dissertation reviews. Directs, coaches, assists learners for research, application, and publishing.
• Teaches online graduate content courses in the Department of Behavioral Sciences.
Associate Online Psychology Faculty Practitioner and Dissertation Chair - College of Social Sciences 2007-Present
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
• Teaches online bachelors and graduate courses in psychology.
• Dissertation Chair.
Guidance/Career Counselor and Therapist, Spanish Teacher - Part-time
Wilson Christian Academy 2012- 2016
West Mifflin, PA
• Career, Guidance, and Job Counseling: Grades 7-12- developed, administrated, teacher, and facilities programming for job and career planning, employment opportunities, job shadowing with experiential learning, testing and assessment, mentoring, career resources, transcript acquisition, referrals, resume writing, mock interviewing/workshops, internships, collegiate fairs opportunities, collegiate seminars for admissions, financial aid workshops and application.