CAMERON POTTER, Ph.D.

c.potter@tcu.edu • (503) 334-9379 • CameronRobertPotter.com

SUMMARY

Ph.D. graduate with 14 years of experiential and teacher-scholar experience looking to make the
transition to a long-term position. Experienced with a wide variety of student populations, research
methods, and professional projects. Area of special focus include inter/intracultural communication
and understanding, developmental growth / transformation, and experiential and adventure
critical praxis.

EDUCATION
Texas Christian University
Ph.D., Curriculum Studies, College of Education 2021
Dissertation: Ethical and Moral Meaning-Making through Intercultural Initiatives: A
Constructive-Developmental Approach

Prescott College
M.A. in Adventure Education 2009
Self-Directed program of learning emphasizing human growth and development, assessment,
research, and applied outcomes of experiential education.
Thesis: Spiritual Growth Through Adventure Education

Multnomah University
B.S. in Biblical Theology & Education (Double Major) 2006
Areas of Concentration: Adult Learning Growth & Development, Experiential and
Transformational Learning
Honors Project: Developed an (ongoing) educational track within the education program
focused on experiential and adventure education.

RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Adjunct Professor
Honor’s College, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 1/2022 – Present
• Developed and taught curriculum for College Life & Identity (HNRS 20113) within the Honor’s College
• Curriculum focuses on the crossroads between broader societal constructs and individual freedoms and
liberties.
• Developed and co-taught Texts & Treks in Nature (HNRS 40000-670), an interdisciplinary colloquium that
tied together nature writing, current environmental issues, and volunteer work at a local Nature Center.
• Explored constructs of power and privilege and asks students to identify areas of privilege they embody, as
well as how they can use their power to better their spheres of influence

College of Education, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas 8/2021 – Present
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• Supervised students enrolled in the Youth Advocacy and Educational Studies Community Partner Internship
course (YAES 40510).
• Developed and co-taught Experiential Learning Across Content Areas (EDUC 50053), a
graduate/undergraduate course introducing educators to connections between learning environments,
content areas, experiential place-based education.
• Taught Child & Adolescent Development (EDUC 30143), introducing students to physical, cognitive,
emotional, and social development theories of youth 5-18 years old.
• Connected with and engaged community partners including homelessness programs, youth mentoring,
non-profits, and campus partners.
• Coached students to discover their passions, explore their career paths, and invest in the local community

Kinesiology Departments, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX 8/2016 – Present

• Taught experiential outdoor leadership course (PEAC 10462), providing interactive leadership content and
experiences to students.
• Designed and facilitated in class and field experiences for students, including challenge course, rock
climbing, paddling, and overnight camping sessions.
• Collaborated with Kinesiology department to develop synergistic relationship between Campus Rec and
KINE department, developed dynamic, ongoing curriculum and instruction improvement program.
• Developed an undergrad/graduate Outdoor Education course within the College of Education
• Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing
coaching on effective study habits to ensure long-term success.

Sr. Consultant, Learning & Development 10/2019 – Present

Employee Engagement & Organizational Strategy Department
Human Resources, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
• Developed university-wide initiatives, including onboarding, manager institute, conflict resolution, and
university remote work/return to work COVID-19 response.
• Led organizational strategy initiatives and departmental reviews of various units across campus, notably D-
1 Athletics, and academic departments.
• Provided executive coaching to key departmental leaders regarding performance evaluation, strategic
vision, mission statement development, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Shifted training/development material and university-wide staff orientation from in-person sessions to
asynchronous, on-demand trainings to align with HR and university strategic goals – increased
understanding and retention by university staff.
• Led a wide variety of learning & development sessions, including strategic planning, time management,
online teaching/managing, team building, supervision, conflict mediation, and facilitation.
• Project manager for digital content development, both video and web-based.

Assistant Director of Campus Recreation: Outdoor Program Director 12/2014 – 10/2019

Campus Recreation, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
• Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
• Set and oversaw yearly budget to cover 25 employee salaries, meet income goals, and create new and
exciting programming.
• Grew program offering from 8 per semester to 25 per semester over 4 years.
• Pitched and built new programming strategies and one-off events to boost interest and diversify of
offerings.
• Collaborated cross-departmentally with campus stakeholders to provide transformational experiences to
students through the Honor’s College, Student Affairs, Student Orientation, Leadership Center, College of
Education, and Kinesiology departments.
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• Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices, risk management, and business operations.

Sr. Learning Consultant 08/2011 – 12/2014

Carskadon & Associates, Newhall, CA
• Consulted, trained, and developed educators and administrators within the Los Angeles Unified School
District.
• Developed Leadership Challenge and Anatomy of Peace (Arbinger Institute) training programs.
• Designed and executed experiential leadership training for new professionals through executive level
leaders.
• Consulted on strategic alignment for higher education accreditation (WASC)
• Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
• Administered assessments before, during and after courses to gauge effectiveness and adapt trainings
accordingly.

Founder & Executive Director 08/2010 – 12/2014

California Adventure Institute, Los Angeles, CA
• Worked closely with organizational leadership, including board of directors, to strategically impact
direction of operations.
• Recruited new members by networking at community events and distributing promotional materials to
attendees.
• Supervised writing of all grant applications and checked information for accuracy prior to submission.
• Created promotional materials and provided insightful information to social media, websites and print
media to educate public.
• Attracted major donors, generating reoccurring annual revenue.

Teacher & Principal 08/2007 – 12/2014

Dream Center Academy, Los Angeles, CA
• Interviewed, hired, trained, supervised and evaluated all school employees
• Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
• Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification and approval
of professional staff additions.
• Coordinated yearly budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Texas Christian University
College Life & Identity (Honor’s College) 2022 – Present
Students in this discussion-centered course explored various aspects of the constructive-developmental
transition from adolescence to adulthood (cognitive development, sociology-emotional development,
faith-stage development, and moral/ethical development), with particular attention to the relationship
between the college experience and identity/values development. This course provided students the
opportunity to actively engage with concepts, theories, and frameworks that helped increase awareness
and understanding of how our social identities—race, religion, class, ethnicity, age, gender—impact our
experiences in the communities where we live and work.

Child & Adolescent Development (College of Education) 2022 - Present

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Introduction to theories of child and adolescent development emphasizing ages 5-18. Physical, cognitive,
emotional and social aspects of development will be considered. Includes observations of children and
adolescents in informal settings.

Schools, Curriculum, and Society (College of Education) 2022 - Present

This course explores the foundations of educational thought and practice through the works of influential
thinkers from diverse philosophical, historical, geographical, intersectional, language, and cultural
contexts. This course fulfilled the University-wide core curriculum for Citizenship and Social Values,
Writing, Women & Gender Studies, and Comparative Race & Ethnic Studies.

Youth Advocacy and Ed. Studies Internship (College of Education) 2021 – Present
This course provided students with an opportunity to gain work experience in various professional fields
that intersect with youth through internship. Credit hours varied, with each credit hour equaling at least
15 clock hours in a professional environment with an organization, school, non-profit, school district, or
related agency that supports the field of education as approved by the COE Director of Community
Partnerships or a Dean.

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership (Kinesiology) 2016 – Present

(In person & Online/Remote Learning)

Developed and steered through the approval process the creation of an interdisciplinary undergraduate
course in partnership with the Kinesiology, Nursing, and Education departments. Course focuses on
developing tangible leadership skills through experiential education and peer leadership. This course is
taught semesterly and has been running uninterrupted over the last ten semesters.

Experiential Learning Across Content Areas (College of Education) Spring 2018

Developed syllabus and overall course structure in partnership with TCU College of Education. This
graduate and undergraduate course is intended to support future teachers in implementing outdoor
education into their lesson plans regardless of subject matter. This course has continued to be offered
every spring semester following the development and piloting of this course during the Spring 2018
semester.

On Human Nature – Text & Treks in Nature (Honor’s College) Fall 2017
Developed syllabus and overall course structure in partnership with the TCU Honors College. Honors
College courses seek interdepartmental / inter-disciplinary collaboration and intersection. This course
combined the writings of naturalists and transcendentalists with service work at a local nature preserve.

Rock Climbing (PE Activity Course) Fall 2016 - Fall 2019

Successfully petitioned the university to add rock climbing to the PE activity course offerings.

Rated among “Best in School” at TCU on student evaluations (e-SPOTS) in the following categories:
• The instructor appeared to have a deep knowledge of the subject
• I felt welcome to ask questions or make comments in class
• The instructor seemed interested in teaching this class

Dream Center Academy 8/2006 – 12/2014

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Taught High School and Middle School students a variety of subjects ranging from English, to
Science, to Math. This school selectively enrolled students who had been dismissed from the local
Los Angeles Unified public schools due to behavioral issues. As a result, classroom management
skills, differentiated instruction, and restorative justice were required to be successful. After a
number of years as a teacher, I was asked to take on the responsibilities of the principal role in
addition to my teaching load (it was a small school, only 70 students 6th-12th grade). This role
included teacher preparation and education, guiding the school through the accreditation process,
and developing school-wide restorative justice policies.

RELEVANT GRADUATE COURSEWORK

Introduction to Cultural Studies • Neoliberal Discourses in Education • Research in Education •
Exceptional Children and Youth At-Risk • Ethics and Education • Nel Noddings and Care Ethics • Theories
of Human Development • Managing Conflict for Success • Texts & Treks in Nature • Transformational
Leadership • Race & Education • Outdoor Education • Curriculum History in the US • Contemporary
Curriculum Theory • Advanced Directed Study in Education • Quantitative Research

PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS

Presentations:
Ethical and Moral Meaning-Making through Intercultural Initiatives: A Critical Constructive-
Developmental Approach. Presentation at the Association of Moral Education Virtual
Conference, November 2021.

Spirituality of Water-based Outdoor Leaders, a Q-Method Research Project. Presentation at

Wilderness Education Association National Virtual Conference, February 2021

Developing Judgement Through Type 2 Fun. Presentation at Wilderness Education Association

National Conference, Honey Rock, WI. February 2020

Systematic External Review for Professional Leadership Education Programs. Presented at the
Joint Association of Outdoor Education & Wilderness Education Conference, Snowbird, UT.
October 2018

Nel Noddings, Care Ethics, and the Problem with the Race of the Outdoors. Presented at the
International Conference of the Wilderness Education Association, Jackson Hole, WY. October
2017

Critical Theories of Outdoors: Man vs. Wild. Presented at the Journal of Curriculum Theorizing
Conference of Curriculum Theory and Classroom Practice, Bergamo October 2016

Neoliberalism’s Effect on ‘Play’ in Schools: Examining Neoliberalism, P.E., Recess & Outdoor
Education. Poster Presentation, TCU’s Research & Pedagogy Festival, March 2016
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Publications:
Potter, C. (2021). Ethical and moral meaning-making through intercultural initiatives: A critical
constructive-developmental approach (Publication No. 28492666) [Doctoral dissertation, Texas
Christian University]. ProQuest Publishing.

Huckaby, F., Potter, C., & Cole, S. (2018) What do you think Mr. Ramirez?: The American revolution
in education book review. Teachers College Record, July 2nd.

Potter, C. (2009). Spiritual growth through adventure education (Publication No. 1462071)
[Master’s Thesis, Prescott College]. ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global.

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• American Educational Research Association – Critical Issues in Curriculum and Cultural Studies
Special Interest Group Awards Committee Member
• Association of Talent Development – Professional Member
• Association for Moral Education – Annual Member
• TCU Graduate Pedagogy Certification
• CoreStrengths Certified Facilitator – Strength Deployment Inventory 2.0
• Student Leadership Challenge Certified Facilitator – The Leadership Challenge, Kouzes & Posner
• Wilderness Education Association (WEA) – Past Vice President/Board Member
• Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (AORE) – Member and Committee Member
• National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) Risk Management Certification
• Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician (WEMT) Certification – National EMT Board Member
• American Mountain Guiding Association – Single Pitch Instructor
• Association of Challenge Course Technologies Level 1 Facilitator Certification
• Leave No Trace (LNT) Master Educator

UNIVERSITY SERVICE
Student Conduct Panel Committee Member 2021 - Present
Serve as a panel member for student non-academic misconduct hearings.

College 101 Advisor 2018 - Present

Mentored students in their second semester who had earned a GPA below 2.0 and were in danger of
academic dismissal. Successfully coached all students to matriculate to sophomore year without academic
expulsion.

Professional Leadership Rotation Site Supervisor 2020-Present

Supervised professional staff from other department on campus within HR. Developed projects and
learning opportunities for staff development, increased professional capacity, and fulfilled
university mission by strengthening the workforce.
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Race & Reconciliation Volunteer Corp 2020 - Present
Worked with the university’s Race and Reconciliation Initiative (RRI) to integrate research findings into new
employee onboarding and orientation.

TCU Student Affairs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Subcommittee chair 2019-2020
Served as a subcommittee chair and participant on TCU’s Student Affairs DEI Committee. Developed,
executed, and evaluated student DEI needs and trainings on campus.

TCU Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Working Group – Culture Committee 2017 – 2019
Served on TCU DEI working group to develop university-wide recommendations to integrate DEI principles
into the workplace culture of the university. Suggested several changes that were put into place including
DEI training for hiring committees and department chairs, chancellor-level awards for faculty/staff that
embody DEI principles, and ‘DEI chair’ positions within each academic department.

Academic Appeals Committee 2017 - 2020

Served as an academic appeals committee panel member for students who were appealing their grade given
in a particular class. Moderated conversation between students bringing the appeal and faculty who had
assigned the grade in question.

Bystander 2 Upstander Committee Member 2017 - 2019

Developed and implemented training for students, faculty, and staff to encourage action in the face of
inappropriate or hostile behavior.

Frog Camp Facilitator 2016-2018

Volunteered as a Faculty/Staff participant in new student onboarding camp. Attended 3-day, 2-night off-site
new student orientation camp.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Young Adult Coach, Doxology Church 2021 – Present
• Mentored and coached small group leaders through the development of weekly curriculum, group
development and dynamics, problem-solving, and discipleship.
College Ministry Coach, Doxology Church 2018-2020
• Mentored college students-leaders as they planned, recruited, and taught weekly small-group bible
studies
• Trained student-leaders in bible study methods, theological truths, and practical application.
Short Term Mission Leader Training, Doxology Church Spring 2018-19
• Developed and executed experiential leadership training for 12 short term (3 month) missions trip
leaders. Utilized experiential adventure as leadership and problem-solving training.
The Exchange, Destiny Church & Doxology Church Fall 2018
• Worked alongside men from Destiny church and Doxology church on community service projects in
an effort to both better the Fort Worth community and build/strengthen the bond between
Doxology Church (a historically white church) and Destiny Church (a historically black church).
Doxology Church Men’s Bible Study 2016 – Present
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• Led and participated in intergenerational men’s group on topics such as race, politics, culture,
gender roles, sexual identity, and discipleship.
Dream Center Teen Discipleship 2007 – 2014
• Served, mentored, and supervised teens enrolled in a fulltime, residential group home that
struggled with addiction, behavior, and academic issues. Provided staff training to direct care and
academic staff. Deescalated behavioral and emotional confrontations. Learned a lot about myself
and the pain that exists in the world.

REFERENCES (Letters of reference available upon request)