Instructional Technology and Distance Education Services

Melissa Soulas

Instructional Designer III
QM Coordinator
CWT 208B
956.326.2793

Academic Background

• M.S. in Educational Administration, Texas A & M San Antonio, 2012
• M.A. in Education: Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas San Antonio, 2007
• B.S. in Biology, University of Texas San Antonio, 2003

Professional Experience

• Instructional Designer III, Texas A&M International University, 2022-Today
• STEM Academy Advanced Science Instructor-NEISD, 2017-2022
• Science Lead Instructor- Alamo Heights Junior School, 2013-2017
• Science Lead Instructor- Page Middle School, 2005-2013

Certifications

• Texas Educator Certificate, State Board of Education Certification
• Texas Principal Certificate, State Board of Education Certification

Presentations

• Abrego, P., Soulas, M., & Vallarta, C. A. (2024, February). From algorithms to aha moments: Exploring AI tools in curriculum and instructional design [Conference session]. TAMU System Tech Summit, Frisco, TX, United States.
• Soulas, M., & Vallarta, C. A. (2023, June). The ChatGPT effect: How AI is changing the face of higher education [Conference session]. Chancellor’s Conference on Academic Technology, Bryan, TX, United States.
• Soulas, M., & Vallarta, C. A. (2023, April 11–12). Artificial intelligence detection tools [Presentation]. Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, United States.
• Abrego, P., Soulas, M., & Vallarta, C. A. (2023, February 14). Artificial intelligence & ChatGPT in higher education [Presentation]. Texas A&M International University, Laredo, TX, United States.

Trainings

• STEM Problem Based Learning
• Alamo Heights Leadership Academy
• Advancement Via individual Determination (AVID)

Memberships

• Member, Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA)
• Member, Texas Distance Learning Association (TxDLA)