Octavious Bishop
Teaching Experience
OCTAVIOUS BISHOP, PhD
101 Lake Como Dr.
Lakeway, TX 78734
512-221-7449
professor.obishop@gmail.com
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EDUCATION
PhD in General Educational Psychology, June 2018
Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota
MS in Social Work, May 2008
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
BS in Social Work, May 2001
University of Texas, Austin, Texas
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Associate Adjunct Professor-Austin Community College, January 2011 to Present
Introduction to Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Human Sexuality
Adjustment Psychology
Biopsychology
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder/President of Eye Level Consulting
-Conflict Resolution
-Aid in the cultivation of work culture (Climate, Culture, and Cause)
-Consult in hiring and evaluation process
-Leadership development
-Mentoring practices
-“The power of the locker room.”
University of Texas at Austin-SHSSW
Lecturer
-Instructor of assigned courses
-Develop Sports Social Work Program
-Mentor Students
-Serve on BSW Committee
-Serve on Field Placement Committee
Life Austin, December 2018 to 2021
Family Pastor
- Pastoral care and counseling
- Community ministry
- Mental health relationships with professionals outside Life Austin
University of Texas at Austin, June 2016 to August 2017
Athletic Department
Director of Leadership and Personal Development
Director of Player Development
- Provide strategy and implementation of student-athlete development programs
Neurosensory Centers of Austin, October 2009 to 2016
CEO/Co-Owner of V5 Sports Science
- Develop and implement sports-advocacy company
- Advocate for student-athletes, professional athleles
- Research on the influence of dopamine on the nervous system
- Provide mental health references for patients
- HR assistance with hiring and conduct issues
- Develop the first annual review/evaluation program
Communities in Schools, Austin, TX., 2007 to 2009
XY Zone Coordinator
- Case management of 40-60 students
- Crisis Counseling
- Student advocate in ARD meetings
NFL, NFL Europe, and XFL, 1999 to 2001
Professional Football Athlete – Offensive Lineman
- Atlanta Falcons
- Oakland Raiders
- Amsterdam Admirals
- Chicago Enforcers
Volunteer with SAFE ALLIANCE, 2022 to Present
Board Member
- Speaking engagements
- Funding participation
- Chair of DEI Committee
- Board appointment committee
- Support victims of violence
- Support abusers in their efforts to change
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
NFL Alumni, 2007 to Present
- Support victims of domestic abuse
- Support partner organizations
RESEARCH and PUBLICATIONS
Research area was Dopamine influence on the human nervous system and brain pathways, and connections to professionally diagnosing depression.
Bishop, Octavious. “Quantifying the Spectrum of Depression.” Dissertation. June 2018
Published: January 18, 2026