PETER L. AYALA Ph.D.
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WORK HISTORY

DETROIT PUBLIC SCHOOL COMMUNITY DISTRICT,
CERTIFIED VISUAL ARTS TEACHER, DECEMBER 2017 to PRESENT
My current position in the Detroit Public School Community District is: Art Teacher at Cody High School. I provided art instruction for 9-12 grade levels. My focus is to introduce the elements and principals of art, color theory, basic drawing, 3D art, digital/multimedia art, art appreciation and creative thinking in project-based instructional units. The goal is to educate and inspire learners while they develop and explore their individual and group interest in the visual arts.

PETER AYALA LLC. CONSULTING, Honolulu, Hawai‘i – Detroit, Michigan
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIST, 2013 to Present
Having defended my dissertation in March 2018, I am currently working to develop an Educational Technology & Instructional Design consultancy, specializing in Mobile Device Based Learning Environments (MDBLE). I am using the innovative MDBLE that was investigated in my doctoral dissertation research project titled:

Participant Perceptions of Learning To Play Guitar in a
Mobile Device Based Learning Environment (MDBLE)
A Case Study of GitShed.com

This research has the potential to impact teaching and learning through the combined use of established educational theories and the technologies afforded by today’s mobile devices. As a consultant, my goal is to design and demonstrate how to develop and test mobile online learning initiatives.

ADVANCED VISUAL DESIGN, INC.,
Desktop Publishing & Graphic Design, 1995 to Present
Providing visual communication design services, including World Wide Web page development, photography and full graphic design services. Make recommendations on marketing techniques and special promotion programs. Clients include the United States Government, DCS Corporation, City of Detroit Lighting Department, City of Detroit Legal Department, Detroit Board of Education, Wayne County Mental Health Department, Washington D.C. Government Bureau of Water Measurement and Billing, Michcon, Individuals and organizations. Self-employed.

The UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA,
Graduate Assistant, January 2015 to September 2015
National Disaster Preparedness Training Center (NDPTC) Graduate Assistant, supporting the development, management and archiving of training materials. Software used: Articulate, Camtasia Studio, PowerPoint & Razuna (Cloud Storage).

APPLE INC, Cupertino, California
Apple Campus Rep, January 2012 to December 2013
Representing Apple in a promotional capacity on the campus of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Responsibilities include interacting with faculty, students and staff to demonstrate Apple hardware and software products. Presenting workshops and events in support of campus departments, assisting with educational conference workshop sessions and one-to-one demonstrations. Additional activities include Hawai‘i Medical College (Institute), new student iPad Orientations, working with the UH campus bookstore at university-sponsored events such as the “Mānoa Experience” and “New Student Orientations”. I work independently with the assistance of a coordinator at Apple headquarters and in conjunction with the Apple higher education account manager. My goal is to demonstrate how Apple products can benefit users in their teaching and learning.

The UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I AT MĀNOA,
Graduate Research Assistant, March 2010 to June 2011
Worked with Dr. Truc Nguyen on her Multimedia Juvenile Victimization (MJV), Internet Safety Research Project sponsored by the Department of Justice. Assisted in Internet safety research and other educational research projects. My duties required attention to detail and the ability to systematically perform research-related tasks—researched and summarized literature, supported qualitative and quantitative data collection, contacted study participants, prepared survey mail outs, observed and documented small group interview sessions, and assisted in compiling data reports. Conducted literature reviews, wrote research summaries, performed data processing, and entry. Developed PowerPoint charts and graphs and summarized data. Used my ability to manipulate data and transcribe voice recordings as desired. Coordinated events. Provided administrative and clerical support to research staff. Supervised and trained other student assistants.

DETROIT BOARD OF EDUCATION,
Building Substitute, 1998 to OCTOBER 2008
As an employee of the Detroit Public School system I provided substitute services as a Building Sub, Special Instructor – Photography, E.S.R.P. (Emergency Substitute in a Regular Position) Cisco Networking Instructor and several other Long Term Building Substitute positions.

CHANDLER PARK ACADEMY, Detroit, Michigan 2005 to MARCH 2006
Music Teacher,
Developed the 7th and 8th-grade music curriculum integrating music history, appreciation, beginning theory, song composition, and performance. Students learned various music genres such as Gospel, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Country, Rock, Funk, and Soul. Also, students wrote about music and musicians using the narrative, persuasive, and expository writing forms.

GENERAL MOTORS, Cadillac Motor Division, Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines District Sales and Service Manager, 1993 to 1995
Promoted to direct contact representative. Primary responsibility was to market luxury vehicles and support services to 40 dealers throughout Iowa. In addition to managing my in-home office, specific functions included: scheduling routine visits with each dealer to review operations, made recommendations on marketing strategies, and ensured that operations were in compliance with company standards; notified dealers of new incentive packages and/or promotional events; reviewed dealer requests and made final determinations on new car distribution; served as a direct contact representative to resolve customer sales and service issues; served as a representative at new model shows and charitable events. Increased district sales by 15% from 1993 to 1995.

GENERAL MOTORS, Cadillac Motor Division, Detroit, Michigan
Telemarketing District Sales and Service Manager, 1992 to 1993
Promoted to telemarketing contact representative in the Central Zone Office. Primary responsibility was to market luxury vehicles and support services to 38 dealers in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Specific functions included: scheduling routine telephone contacts and periodic visits with select dealers to review sales and Service operations. Increased district sales by 38% from 1992 to 1993.

GENERAL MOTORS, Electronic Data Systems, Detroit, Michigan
Consumer Relations Representative 1988 to 1991
Cadillac Roadside Service Representative assisted customers with roadside difficulties by expediting quick, on-site repair, and providing particular service information. Designed, developed and or redeveloped the Roadside Service training program and manual. Trained and supervised new Roadside Service employees. Other activities included the contribution of articles for the departmental newsletter, graphic design and photography for various Consumer Relations Center publications.

SELF EMPLOYED, 1987 to 1988
Freelance Artist,
Voluntarily left the job market to travel throughout the Southern U.S., to accept freelance graphic design and photography assignments and to gain an additional understanding of career opportunities in general.

DISTRICT of COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT, Department of Public Works, Washington, D.C.
Public Utilities Specialist, 1985 to 1987
Customer Service Representative: Worked primarily investigating and resolving discrepancies in customer billing. Additional assignments included providing graphic design and photography services on an as-needed basis.

EDUCATION

Ph.D. – Doctorate, November 2018
Major: Education – Educational Technology
Subject Area: Educational Technology/Learning Design & Technology
The UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I at MĀNOA, Honolulu, HI

M.Ed. – Master of Education degree, December 2008
Major: Visual Arts Education
Minor: Educational Technology
MARYGROVE COLLEGE, Detroit, MI

Michigan Test For Teacher Certification Passed, January 2008
Subject Area: Visual Arts Education (LQ)

B.A. – Bachelor of Arts degree, Liberal Arts, 1985
Major: Studio Art
Minor: AA Advertising Design, 1984
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, Washington, D.C.

Private Pilot’s License Ames, IA. 1994