Jonathan West TUTORING
writing and reading lessons and classes
background
Teaching Experience
Tutor, Rochester, MN
- Teach students of all ages, from elementary to adult
- Increase basic English proficiency
- Sharpen grammar, vocabulary, and spelling skills
- Improve nonfiction and fiction writing
- Develop nonfiction and fiction reading comprehension
- Teach how to give smooth, effective presentations
- Provide a solid foundation in study skills, including advanced memorization techniques, time management, and test preparation
- Teach general computer skills and Microsoft Office
- Provide basic knowledge of the Bible and how to study and interpret it
- Assist students in Latin
Instructor, Computer Systems Institute, Gurnee, IL
- Taught communication skills to a diverse student population
- One course covered grammar, writing, presentation skills, general computer skills, and Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Another course prepared students for job searches: writing resumes and cover letters, interviewing, etc.
Teacher, Harris County Department of Education, Houston, TX
- Taught basic and intermediate ESL
- Prepared students for the citizenship exam
Communications Experience
Manager, Communications, American Association of School Librarians, Chicago, IL
- Managed the association's communications and marketing
- Wrote and edited content for the Web site and print publications
- Assisted members in the use of technology
Freelance Editor, Crystal Lake, IL
- Edited content for Web and print publications, mostly academic
Editor of Member Publications/Web Editor, American Theological Library Association, Chicago, IL
- Managed the association's communications
- Wrote and edited content for the Web site and print publications
- Assisted members and staff in the creation of Web sites
Education
MAED, Adult Education and Training, University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
- Studied a broad range of education subjects
- Researched best practices for teaching grammar
MAR, Religion, Trinity International University, Deerfield, IL
- Studied a broad range of religion subjects
- Took courses in Greek, Hebrew, and public speaking
- Researched translation theory
BA, Classical Languages, Trinity University, San Antonio, TX
- Studied Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and Old and Middle English
- Minored in Linguistics, Medieval Studies, and Religion
- Took writing courses