Curriculum Vita. TYLER HICKS POST-DOCTORATE SCHOLAR

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1 Curriculum Vita TYLER HICKS POST-DOCTORATE SCHOLAR University of Kansas SWIFT Center Department of Special Education 1315 Wakarusa Rd Joseph R. Pearson Hall Lawrence KS West Campus Rd Lawrence, Kansas EDUCATION Ph.D M.A.T University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida Curriculum and Instruction Concentration Special Education Concentration Measurement/Evaluation Cognate Philosophies of Inquiry Advisor: Jeffrey Kromrey Co-Advisor: Phyllis Jones Dissertation: What You Know Counts: How to Elicit Priors from Experts to Improve Quantitative Analysis with Qualitative Analysis. University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg, Florida Concentration: Exceptional Student Education Endorsements: Literacy development, ESOL B.A University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida Major: Philosophy Major: Religious Studies A.A St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida Major: General Studies PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION Professional Educator s Certificate, State of Florida, Exceptional Student Education (Grades K-12) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Consultant, Consulting Office for Research in Education (CORE), University of South Florida, Tampa Evaluator, Scholar Evaluation Services, LLC. Tampa, FL Course Instructor, University of South Florida, College of Education, Tampa, FL.

2 Field Supervisor of Special Education Interns, University of South Florida, College of Education, Tampa, FL Research Assistant, Project 10: Transition Education Network, University of South Florida St. Petersburg Special Education Teacher, Richard L. Sanders Exceptional Student Center, Pinellas Park, FL HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS Forging Adequate Special Education Reform (FASER) Doctoral Fellowship University Scholar Doctoral Fellowship 2009 Master s Thesis Selected as a Sample for University Accreditation (invitation only), University of South Florida, St. Petersburg 2006 Religious Studies Undergraduate Scholar of the Year, University of South, Florida, Tampa EVALUATIONS Rademaker, S. & Hicks, T. (2012, May). Evaluation Report: USF 2012 Classroom Capture Pilot. Special Education Department, University of South Florida, FL. Rodriguez, L. Walker, C. & Hicks, T. (2011, August). Evaluation Report: Reading Workshops for students identified as gifted from underrepresented ethinic groups. Center of Research, Evaluation, and Measurement, University of South Florida, FL. Rademaker, S. & Hicks, T. (2011, August). Evaluation Report: Tutor-a-Bull. Center of Research, Evaluation, and Measurement, University of South Florida, FL. Journal Article PUBLICATION Hicks, T. & Knollman, G. (2014). Secondary analyses of National Longitudinal Transition Study-2: A statistical review. Career Development and Transition for Exceptional Individuals. published online. DOI: / Chapters in Edited Books Hicks, T., & Ferron, J. (2015). Quantitative research strategies. In S. Permuth & R. D. Mawdsley (Eds.) Research methods for studying legal issues in education (Working title). Dayton, OH: Education Law Association.

3 Guerere, G. & Hicks, T (2015). Collaborative evaluation in the private sector. Information Age Publishing. In Thoma, C.A. & Tamura, R., (Working title) Models of Collaborative Evaluation. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Journal Articles MANUSCRIPTS IN DEVELOPMTENT Hicks, T. (in development). Testing Bayesian t-tests with convenience priors: A Monte Carlo simulation study. Department of Research and Measurement, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Abstract: In t-test settings, a Bayesian estimator with a mixture of subjective priors outperformed a Bayesian estimator with an objective prior in its frequency properties. Hicks, T. (in development). The Two Types of Statistical Inferences in Education Research. Department of Research and Measurement, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Abstract: An argument that there is more warrant for Bayesian statistics than classical statistics when only non-probability samples are at our disposal an all too common occurrence in education research. Hicks, T. (in development). Estimating the effect of inclusion on the academic achievement of youth with disabilities as measured by state tests: Using Bayesian inference. Department of Research and Measurement, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Abstract: An application of Bayesian statistics to a critical issue in Special Education research namely, the inclusion of youth with disabilities in general education. Hicks, T. (in development). Collaborative Bayesian Evaluation: A Tool for Evaluators. Department of Research and Measurement, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Abstract: Conceptual paper about the warrant for enhancing Collaborative evaluation with Bayesian statistics. Rodriquez-Campos, L. & Hicks, T. (in development). Conducting Evaluations using Bayesian and Collaborative Approaches. Department of Research and Measurement, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL. Abstract: An application of Bayesian statistics to improve statistical power in a program evaluation conducted within a Collaborative Evaluation framework. National Presentations PRESENTATIONS 2015, April Tyler Hicks, Eun Sook Kim, George MacDonald, Jeff Komrey, Jeanine Romano, Harold Holmes, Sandra Archer Testing Applications of Bayesian Statistics with Convenience Priors in Multilevel Analysis of Small Data Sets with Complex Structures: A Monte Carlo Study,. A Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.

4 2014, May Harold Holmes, Patricia Rodriguez de Gil, Issac Li, Aarti Bellara, Yi-Hsin Chen, Tyler Hicks, & Eun Sook Kim Testing the Homogeneity of Variance Assumption: An Empirical Investigation of Fourteen Approaches in One-Factor ANOVA Models. A Paper to be presented at the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL. 2014, May Tyler Hicks, George MacDonald, Jeff Komrey, Eun Sook Kim, Jeanine Romano, and Sandra Archer. Testing Applications of Bayesian Statistics with Convenience Priors in Multilevel Analysis of Small Data Sets with Complex Structures: A Monte Carlo Study. Paper Presentation at the Modern Modeling Methods Conference, Storrs CT. Harold Holmes, Patricia Rodriguez de Gil, Issac Li, Aarti Bellara, Yi-Hsin Chen, Tyler Hicks, & Eun Sook Kim Testing the Homogeneity of Variance Assumption: An Investigation of the Performance of Ten Different Approaches in One-Factor ANOVA Models. Paper Presentation at the Modern Modeling Methods Conference, Storrs CT. 2013, March Tyler Hicks, Jeff Kromrey, Eun Sook Kim, Aarti Bellara, Rheta Lanehart, Patricia Rodriguez de Gil, and Lee Reginald. How to use Propensity Scores to Strengthen Estimates of Treatment Effects: A guided Tour of the Propensity Score Landscape for Real-World analysts, Poster Presentation at the annual Conference on statistical Practice, New Orleans, LA. 2011, November Scot Rademaker, Tyler Hicks, Connie Walker, and Sarah Bombly. Peacemakers: Finding balance between quantitative and qualitative research in Collaborative Evaluations, Paper presentation at the annual meeting of the American Evaluation Association, Oakville, CA 2011, March Knollman, Greg, Scot Rademaker, Ann Cranston, and Tyler Hicks. Ethical and Moral Considerations for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities, Round Table Discussion at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA Regional Presentations 2010, April Knollman, Greg & Hicks, Tyler. (Presentors). Rights of Individuals with Disabilities, Emerging Paradigms: An Interdisciplinary Perspective Conference. Tampa, FL. 2010, March Hicks, Tyler & Knollman, Greg. (Panel Discussion). Ethical and Moral Considerations for the Inclusion of People with Disabilities, 2010 Southeastern Conference of Religious Studies (SECORS). Atlanta, GA.

5 THESIS COMMITTEES 2013 Honors Thesis Advisor, Ashley Desmond, Teacher Perceptions of Successful Instruction and Management Strategies for Inclusion of Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders: A Case Study. University of South Florida, FL. Undergraduate Level COURSES TAUGHT EDF 4430 EEX 4742 EEX 4240 Measurement for Teachers Introduction to the essentials of measurement for teachers Note: I taught this course online as well as face-to-face Narrative Perspectives on Exceptionality: Cultural and Ethical Issues Understanding disability using narrative epistemology Exceptional Student Education Core Competencies Integrated block of instruction for Special Education majors lasting multiple semesters and co-taught by multiple instructors. Graduate Level EDF 6432 EDF 6407 EDF 6408 EDF 6409 EDF 7474 EDF 7477 Foundations of Measurement Intermediate introduction to measurement content for teachers Co-taught with Jeanine Romano Statistical Analysis in Educational Research I Descriptive statistics and univariate inferential statistics Co-taught with Jeffery Kromrey Statistical Analysis in Educational Research II Multivariate inferential statistics, including regression and ANOVA Co-taught with Jeffrey Kromrey Statistical Analysis in Educational Research III MANOVA, Multilevel Modeling, and Structural Equation Modeling Co-taught with John Ferron Applied Multilevel Modeling in Education Special topics course in educational statistics Co-taught with Eun Sook Kim Design of Systematic Studies in Education Essentials of Research design, both qualitative and quantitative Co-taught with Jennifer Wolgemuth

6 EEX 7743 Philosophies of Inquiry A College-wide required seminar I co-taught on multiple occasions with different faculty. It investigated distinct philosophies of inquiry now influencing education research, including but not limited to constructivism, postpositivism, and critical theory. Co-taught with William Black Co-taught with Phyllis Jones Co-taught with Kofi Marfo Co-taught with Allen Feldman COMMITTEE SERVICE University Committee The USF Classroom Capture Team College Committees 2011-present USF s Chapter of the Social Context of Education (Division G), American Education Research Association (AERA) Philosophy of Inquiries Advanced Doctoral Seminar Development Committee 2009-present USF College of Education Leadership Studies Department Committees USF Teacher Education Committee Course Creation & Conversion Committee Memberships PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT 2009-present 2012-present American Educational Research Association (AERA) American Statistical Association Personal Professional Development Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Personnel Development Program Scholar Data Report (SDR) Webinars Annual Performance Report (APR) Webinars

7 2010 University of South Florida: Certification for Preservice Teacher Field Supervision Professional Development Partner (PDP) Mentoring Novice Teacher Certification Program Guest or Invited Lecturer 2014 An Overview of Bayesian Statistical Concepts for Education Researchers Invited to present a tutorial workshop in an advanced graduate seminar on Structural Equation Modeling Three Prominent Ethical Theories Invited to facilitate in an undergraduate honor s seminar on medical ethics From Students to Professionals: How Two Doctoral Students Journeys Sparked a Profitable Business Invited to present at workshop for the College of Education, sponsored by the Center for Research, Evaluation, Assessment, and Measurement (CREAM) at the University of South Florida 2011 A Historical Overview of Logical Positivism in Education Research Invited to deliver a presentation on logical positivism to a doctoral level class for the purpose of helping them better understand current trends in education research, University of South Florida 2011 An Overview of Collaborative Evaluation Invited to deliver a presentation on collaborative evaluation to a doctorate level course, University of South Florida