Professional Experience
2017 - Present:
Professor Emeritus
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California 90405
Courses taught: Introduction to Computers, C++ and C.
1986 – 2017:
Computer Science Professor
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California 90405
Courses taught: Statistics, Precalculus, PreAlgebra, Algebra, Introduction to Computers, C, C++, FORTRAN, Data Structures, Visual Basic, Assembly, Operating Systems, Pascal, and Java.
1984 – 1986:
Computer Science Professor
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California 93534
Courses taught: Introduction to Computers, BASIC, Pascal, Data Structures, Assembly and Computer Mathematics.
1982 – 1986:
Part-time Instructor
California State University, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California 90032
Courses taught: Calculus, Algebra, Elementary Mathematics for Teachers, and BASIC.
2004 – 2012:
Part-time Instructor
Pasadena Community College
Pasadena, California 91106
Courses taught: Pre-Calculus, Algebra, and Statistics.
Academic Background
2005 – 2009: Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
1996 - 1998: Master of Arts, Humanities
1977 – 1984: Master of Science, Applied Mathematics; Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Coursework in Mathematics
Set Theory, Complex Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Matrix Theory, Linear Programming, Group Theory, Probability, Statistics, Linear Analysis, Calculus of Variations, and Differential Equations (Ordinary, Partial, and Non-linear).
Coursework in Computer Science
FORTRAN, BASIC, COBOL, Pascal, PDP-11 Assembly, Networks, Discrete Structures, Relational Data Bases, Systems Architecture, Data Structures, and Automata Theory.
Coursework in Psychology
Foundations in Integral Studies, Consciousness Studies, Taoism, Aging, Psychotherapy: Approach and Strategies, Ethics and Law in Psychology, Chemical Dependency, Human Sexuality, Mind Body and Energy In Psychology, Life Coaching, Psycho-diagnosis and Treatment, Psychology of Shamanism, Subtle Energy Science, Counseling and Communication Skills, Family Violence and Child Abuse, Psychopharmacology, Advanced Quantitative Research Methods, Psychological Testing and Assessment.
Dissertation Title
A Pilot Study Exploring the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator as a Predictor of Success in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Interests Include
Meditation, philosophy, psychology, computing, the future of humanity, and travel (The Bahamas, Jamaica, India, Thailand, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, England, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Holland, Czech Republic, Spain, Argentina, Hungary, Canada, Dominican Republic, Hawaii, Alaska, Florida, New York, New Mexico, Yosemite National Park, Everglades National Park, Sequoia National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Carlsbad National Park, Guadalupe National Park, Zion National Park, Denali National Park ...).
