Expected 2030
Ph.D., Instructional Systems and Learning TechnologiesFlorida State University. Advisor: Dr. Secil Caskurlu.
Curriculum vitae
Research interests
Computer science education, programming language design, artificial intelligence, data science, educational psychology, collaborative learning, and adaptive learning.
Education
2024
M.S., Educational Psychology: Learning and CognitionFlorida State University
2012
M.S., Computer Information SystemsFlorida Institute of Technology
2010
B.S., Information TechnologyUniversity of Belize
Certificates
2024
Graduate Certificate, Online Teaching and LearningFlorida State University
2020
Graduate Certificate, Instructional DesignUniversity of Florida
Academic honors and awards
2026
Ava D. Rodgers Endowed ScholarshipFlorida State University
2024
Love of Learning AwardThe Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
2022–present
The National Society of Leadership and Success
2013–present
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Employment history
Academic and teaching experience
2026–present
Instructional Designer, Florida State University
- Prepare courses for Quality Matters (QM) certification.
- Design courses for FSULearn.
- Provide accessibility training.
2022–2026
Program Coordinator, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Managed student success efforts in the computer science degree.
- Performed curriculum assessment and development.
- Provided academic advising and planning.
- Administered the Computer Science Google Scholarship.
2018–2026
Instructor, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Taught 14 computer science and information systems courses (see Teaching).
- Performed instructional design and development activities.
2011
Instructor, Belmopan Baptist High School, Belize
- Taught 10th–12th grade Information Technology.
- Performed instructional design and development activities.
- Tutored students for the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) in Information Technology.
2010–2011
Lecturer, St. John's College Junior College, Belize
- Taught 8 computing and study skills courses (see Teaching).
- Conducted curriculum evaluation and development.
- Performed instructional design and development activities.
Professional experience
2013–2018
Full Stack Web Developer, USSIGlobal
- Designed and developed web-based applications using ColdFusion, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, MSSQL, PHP, and other web technologies.
- Conducted the activities of a systems and business analyst.
- Provided tier 3 and tier 4 customer support.
Grants
2023–2026
Co-PI, Collaborative Research: CUE-T: Broadening Participation in Computing via Active Learning Strategies in Multi-Institution Online Synchronous Learning EnvironmentsNational Science Foundation. June 1, 2023 – July 24, 2026. PI: Edward Jones, Ph.D. Total awarded: $219,873.
2023–2026
Senior Personnel, Towards AI-Enabled Tutoring for Critical CIS CoursesNorthrop Grumman. June 1, 2023 – July 24, 2026. PI: Mark Weatherspoon, Ph.D.
Presentations
Coote, V., Jones, E., Clarke, P. (Lead PI), Cickovski, T., Kornreich-Leshem, H., Reis, G. M., Solis, T., Fu, Y., Barnes, N., Bogle, S., Tuttle, S., Narasareddy, M. R., Ali, M., & Ramasamy, V. (2025, June). Facilitating success: Learning Assistant reflections in POGIL classrooms [Poster presentation]. National Conference to Advance POGIL Practice, Atlanta, GA, United States.
Coote, V. (2024, May). Specifications grading: A shift towards mastery-focused assessment [Presentation]. Florida A&M University EMPOWER Virtual Conference, Tallahassee, FL, United States.
Panels
Oct. 18, 2024
LA/LA Faculty PanelInternational Learning Assistant Conference (ILAC)
Workshops facilitated
Nov. 18, 2025
Using AI in the University SettingFlorida A&M University, Organizational Development and Training
Apr. 4, 2025
Designing Collaborative Learning ExperiencesFlorida A&M University Teaching and Learning Center
Oct. 20, 2024
Working with Learning Assistants in a POGIL ClassroomILAC
Oct. 19, 2024
Planning for LA–Student InteractionILAC
Oct. 20, 2023
AR Unleashed: Elevate Teaching with AR.jsFlorida A&M University Teaching and Learning Center
Oct. 18, 2023
Cracking the Code: A Byte-Sized Introduction to Coding for AllFlorida A&M University Teaching and Learning Center
Professional development
Courses and activities
2024
Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Academy, cohort participantFlorida A&M University. A year-long program on the study and application of evidence-based teaching practices to improve, document, and report student learning outcomes, with an emphasis on culturally responsive teaching.
Licenses and certifications
2026
QM-Certified Higher Education Peer ReviewerQuality Matters
2026
Peer Reviewer CourseQuality Matters
2026
Applying the QM Rubric (APPQMR)Quality Matters
2025
Introduction to Quality MattersQuality Matters
2022
Apple Teacher CertificationApple
Workshops and conferences attended
June 2025
National Conference to Advance POGIL PracticeThe POGIL Project
May 2025
POGIL National MeetingThe POGIL Project
Oct. 2024
International Learning Assistant Conference (ILAC)Learning Assistant Alliance
June 2024
POGIL National MeetingThe POGIL Project
Apr. 2024
Fundamentals of Assessment and ABET SymposiumABET
Oct. 2023
International Learning Assistant Conference (ILAC)Learning Assistant Alliance
July 2021
Activity Writing, Classroom Facilitation, and Fundamentals of POGIL virtual workshopsThe POGIL Project
2019
Sixth Workshop on Using Learning and Engagement Strategies in Software Engineering and Programming Courses (LESSEP-2019-1)Florida International University
Research groups
2026–present
Member, LINKer research groupFlorida State University
Professional affiliations
- Learning Assistant Alliance (2023–present)
- The POGIL Project (2021–present)
- ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (2013–present)
- Association for Computing Machinery (2012–present)
Service
Professional
2024–present
Co-Leader (2025–present) and Strategic Team Member (2024–2025)Supporting Inclusivity: Learning Communities for Historically Marginalized Groups Strategic Team, The POGIL Project
2025–2026
Posters Co-Chair, SIGCSE Virtual Conference 2026ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education (SIGCSE)
University (Florida A&M University)
- Coordinator, CIS Department Assessment Committee (2024–2026)
- Coordinator, CIS Department Faculty Development Planning (2024–2026)
- Co-Advisor, HBCU Battle of the Brains Team (2024)
- Coordinator, Google Scholarship Program (2023–2026)
- Advisor, Women in STEM (2023–2024)
- Advisor, BE Smart Hackathon (2023)
- Member, CIS Department Curriculum Committee (2023–2024)
- Faculty Member, HBCU C2 Innovation Team (2021–2026)
- Advisor, Association for Computing Machinery @ FAMU (2019–2023)
- Advisor, ACM Committee on Women @ FAMU (2019–2023)
- Coordinator, CIS Innovation and Technology Expo (2019–2026)
- Advisor, 7 Hills Capital (2019)
- Member, Data Science Focal Group (2019–2020)
Courses taught
Florida A&M University
- CGS 2120: Introduction to Computers with Programming (Swift and Python)
- CIS 4301: Information Systems Design Development
- CIS 4910: Information Systems Project
- CIS 4942: Information Systems Internship
- COP 2034: Introduction to Programming Using Python
- COP 3014C: Fundamentals of Programming
- COP 3330: Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- COP 3060: Concepts of Advanced Application Development
- COP 3366: Introduction to C# Programming
- COP 3710: Database Development
- COP 3828: Web Programming and Design
- COP 4020: Programming Languages
- COP 4365: Advanced C# Programming
- COP 4814: Web Services
St. John's College Junior College
- Introduction to Visual Basic Programming
- Advanced Visual Basic Programming
- WWW Interactive Programming
- MS Access and SQL
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Business Information Systems
- Introduction to Computers
- Study Skills
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