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Profile
I have been in higher education for over 8 years but in the field of education for 20+ years. I also have a background in finance and have published over 70 peer-reviewed articles.
Education
2010
University of Phoenix (Phoenix, Arizona)
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership
2006
University of Phoenix (Phoenix, Arizona)
Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
2001
Simon Fraser University
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Franklin University, Adjunct Faculty and Doctoral Faculty Advisor
2016 - Present
University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Program Director, St. Augustine, Florida
2015 - 2020
Walden University, Dissertation Committee Member and Online Adjunct Faculty
2013 - 2018
American College of Education, Core Faculty
2010 - 2015
Global Education, Online Adjunct Faculty/Consultant/Director
2008 - Present
Generation: Outreach, Educational Consultant/Workshop Presenter/Instructional Designer
2004 - 2015
Middle School, High School, and Online Teacher, North Okanagan Shuswap School District
Publications & Presentations
Aguilar, S. Improving student engagement in nursing education through game-based learning. Research on Humanities and Social Science. Research on Humanities and Social Science, 12 (12).
Aguilar, S. Building early confidence in novice nursing students. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies, 3 (2).
Aguilar, S. Using simulation in first year nursing student classes to improve dosage calculations. World Journal of Social Science Research. World Journal of Social Science Research, 10 (1).
Aguilar, S. Impact of blended learning on NCLEX Scores and Subscores. Research on Humanities and Social Science. Research on Humanities and Social Science, 13 (6).
Aguilar, S. Improving culture of safety using structured clinical debriefing among nursing students. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, 3 (1).
Aguilar, S. Physical therapy faculty perceptions on treating musculoskeletal pain. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 6 (2).
Aguilar, S. Fieldwork instructional delivery and performance in occupational therapy education. International Education and Research Journal. International Education and Research Journal, 9 (1).
Aguilar, S. Educational equity patterns in South Carolina career and technical education. Global Journal of Health Science. Global Journal of Health Science, 15 (2).
Aguilar, S. Grit and academic success in graduate masters-level athletic training programs. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research. International Journal of Social Science and Human Research, 5 (12).
Aguilar, S. Elementary teachers’ use of data-driven instructional practices. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Studies.
Memberships
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Harvard Club of Boston