Richard A Evans Jr.
Education
Doctoral Student, Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University, Anticipated graduation: 2003.
M.Ed., School Administration, Angelo State University, December, 1998.
B.S., Elementary Education (Generic Special Education), Angelo State University, Dec., 1996.
Certifications
Generic Special Education K-12 Elementary Self contained 1-8
Elementary Math and Science 1-8 Texas Mid-Management
Professional Experience
2000-2002 Researcher Associate and Training Grant Manager
The Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University
Maintenance of all research equipment and supplies: survey software, direct observation software, test-taking software on server, video research software and hardware, audio research software and hardware. Setting up, monitoring and improving of web based instruction. Setting up and monitoring DARCY server research capabilities, including server-based questionnaires, input from web, from email, or from remote hand-held devices. (WinCE and Palm). Monitoring the completion of practica and competencies (research and other) by SELIC students
2001-Present Instructor
Blinn College (Bryan Campus)
Taught courses in Web Design and Internet Management: Instruction in Internet web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, Internet access software and identify the benefits and limitations of web-authoring software
2001-Present Educational Web Developer and Consultant
Development of online learning activities for children, Planning and developing Web Sites (faculty, departments and organizations), and online data collection including server-based questionnaires, input from web, from email, or from remote hand-held devices. Software advising including HTML, Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, Dreamweaver (MX), Frontpage 2002, Fireworks, Microsoft PowerPoint, Digital Imaging, Navigating & Searching the Internet, Integrating the Internet into the Classroom.
2000-2002 Student Research Assistant
The Department of Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University
Maintenance of all research equipment and supplies, setting up, monitoring and improving of web based instruction. Monitoring the completion of competencies by SELIC students
2000 -2001 Special Education Teacher
Bryan Independent School District, Texas.
1999 -2000 Middle School Special Education Teacher
Brady Independent School District, Texas
1997-1999 Middle School Regular Science Teacher
Brady Independent School District, Texas
1996-1997 Alternative Campus Special Education Teacher
Brady Independent School District, Texas
Professional In-services for School Districts
Evans, R. A. (1998, August). Nurturing the child with special needs. Presentation at a Teacher workshop, San Angelo Independent School District, San Angelo, TX.
Professional In-services for Texas Educational Service Centers
Parrish, L. H. & Evans, R. A. (2002, October). Successful Transition for ALL Students. Presentation at a workshop for secondary and post secondary faculty, Region XII ESC, Waco, TX.
Evans, R. A. (1998, August). The child with special needs. Presentation at a practitioner workshop, Positive Parenting, Region XV ESC, San Angelo, TX.
Evans, R. A. (1998, February). Through the eyes of the dyslexic child. Presentation at the annual Dyslexia Conference, Region XV ESC, San Angelo, TX.
Evans, R. A. (1997, June). Through the eyes of the LD child. Presentation at a teacher workshop, A Day on Reading, Region XV ESC, San Angelo, TX.
Presentations
Evans, R. A. (April, 2003). Educational success through the eyes of an individual with a Learning Disability. Lecture presented at the Council for Exceptional Children conference, Seattle Washington.
Evans, R. A. (Oct, 2002). Beyond the learning disability: One student’s challenges and growth. Lecture presented to the Learning Disabilities Association of Texas, Austin, TX.
Evans, R. A. (April, 2002). Fostering Reading Success: Early Intervention Support Strategies. Paper presented the Council for Exceptional Children, New York, NY.
Evans, R. A., & Stough, L. M. (2001, August). Functions of self-injurious behaviors in students with mental retardation. Presentation at the annual meeting of The Texas Association on Mental Retardation and Region V American Association on Mental Retardation Convention, San Antonio, TX.
Evans, R. A., & Stough, L. M. (2001, March). Intervention strategies for self-injurious behaviors in students with mental retardation. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Council for Exceptional Children, Houston, TX.
Evans, R. A. (2001, February). Does new teacher influx affect the behavior of students with mental retardation? Paper presented at the annual Educational Research Exchange, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Evans, R. A. (1996, October). Through the eyes of the LD child. Presentation at the annual meeting of the Texas Association for the Improvement of Reading, Teaching Students with Dyslexia, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
Evans, R. A. (2002, October). Characteristics of an LD child. Guest lecturer for Dr. Linda Parish INST 210 undergraduate class, Course title: Understanding Special Populations, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Evans, R. A. (1997, August). Characteristics of a dyslexic child. Guest lecturer for Dr. Karen Clemons undergraduate reading class, Course title: Developmental Reading Instruction, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
Evans, R. A. (1997, February). Characteristics of the child with special needs. Guest lecturer for Dr. Mack McCoulskey, graduate special education class, Course title: Learning Disorders, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX.
Publication
Evans, R. A., & Stough, L. M. (2002, Winter). Functions of self-injurious behaviors in students with mental retardation. Beyond Behavior, 12, (1), 3-7.
Evans, R., Higginbotham A., McGowan, H. & Loh R. (2001). Mobility and Transportation. In L. Stough, & M. Rickett (Eds.), A Directory of Community Services for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families in Bryan/College Station (Chapter 9).
Web/Internet Consultation
Department of Education Psychology Texas A&M University College Station TX. May, 2001
Project Unity Bryan TX. July, 2001
Family Support Network Bryan TX. August, 2002
Bush Presidential Library, College Station TX. November, 2002
Computer software
Experience with the following programs: Works, Word, Class, Cute FTP, Gradespeed, Netscape, Powerpoint, Frontpage, Dreamweaver, Window (98, Me, 2000, XP), WebCT, SurveyView, Access, Excel, NCSS, SPSS, and miscellaneous others
Courses Co-Taught
SPED 302 Texas A&M University: Familiarizes pre-service teachers with methods for designing and implementing instruction for students with mild to moderate disabilities; designing and managing environments and materials.
IMED 1316 Blinn College: Web Design I -Instruction in Internet web page design and related graphic design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, Internet access software and identify the benefits and limitations of web-authoring software.
POFT 1316 Blinn College: Intro to Internet Management. Instruction on Internet functions with specific attention to the World Wide Web, e-mail, and file transfer. Familiarize students with methods for web page design issues including mark-up languages, web sites, Internet access software and interactive topics.
POFT 2331 Blinn College: Administrative Systems. Experience in project management and office procedures utilizing integration of previously learned skills.
POFT 2386 Internship – Administrative Assistant Science, Supervised an experience external to the college for an advanced student in a specialized field. Student objectives are developed and documented related to specific occupational outcomes.
Awards and Honors
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education 2001
National Collegiate Education Award Winner 1997
Vice-president of Mu Gamma Chapter Kappa Delta Pi,
International Honor Society in Education 1995
Participant German Study Abroad program; University of Lüneburg 1995
National Collegiate Education Award Winner 1994
Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education 1994
National Academic Honor Society 1993
Professional Organizations
Educational Psychology Student Organization (EPSO)
Officer- webmaster 2002
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE)
Texas Council for Exceptional Children (TCEC)
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (TASCD)
American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR)
Learning Disabilities Association of Texas (LDAT)
Texas Council of Administrators of Special Education (TCASE)
International Reading Association (IRA)
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