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