M.Ed (Emphasis: Postsecondary Curriculum Development), University of Washington, 2013
M.A. Psychology, Sofia University, 2006
Additional Graduate Studies: Law & Justice: Central Washington University 2015-2016
B.A. Summa Cum Laude, Wichita State University 1998
Courses Taught
SOSC 36201 Social Science Research Methods
SOC 35320 Delinquency
SOC 35323 Deviant Behavior
SOC 35315 Criminology
SOC 35405 Victimization
SOC 35375 Police and Society
SOC 35240 Introduction to Corrections
SOC 35215 Probation and Parole
POLS 34491 Research Seminar in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Academic Interests
Mental disorders and the criminal justice system
The role of racial implicit associations within the criminal justice system
The effectiveness of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention programs to diminish juvenile delinquency
Awards
NWMSU Department of Humanities and Social Sciences Service Award 2018-2019
Scholarly Activity
Chaparro, A. & Tabor, K. (2001). Examining the contribution of attention to postural control. Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theories, Applications, and Practice.
Chaparro, A., Groff, L., Tabor, K., & Sifrit, K. (1999). Correlations between measures of situational awareness and the UFOVA® Test. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 40. (suppl.)
Tabor, K.C. & Turner, M.L. (1998). Age effects on intrusions on the CVLT. Paper presented at the meeting of the 18th Annual Great Plains Students’ Psychology Convention, Nebraska Wesleyan University & Bellevue University, Lincoln, NE. Awarded 1st Place for presentation in the Empirical Memory Session.
Other Professional Experiences
Developed and implemented educational and life skills programs for adolescents and adults from marginalized populations in the inner city of Seattle including those transitioning out of juvenile detention and adult correctional facilities. 2008-2013