PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
•Twenty years: University Educator, Instructional Designer, Creative Consultant. •Traditional face to face and online environments. •Spearheaded: integrative, interdisciplinary courses in the Humanities and Art History •Blackboard LMS experience. •Designed highly interactive instructional materials: enhanced critical thinking skills of students. • Students habituate the patterns, demeanors learned in the classroom to academic and professional life. •Easily adapted, applied new educational technology to the online and traditional classroom. •Continuously researching new educational technology for the best educational experience of the student. •Experienced: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and
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Art History, Core Curriculum, Integrative, interdisciplinary course, Traditional, Hybrid The students are able to synthesize how arts, science, politics, technology, and society have inspired and supported one another through mankind's history.
Introduction to Graphic Design Students developed the critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity skills necessary to be the successful graphic designer.
1999 to 2010 Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Research and Argumentation, (AP high school, The Pittsburgh Public Schools) Toulmin Model of Argumentation. Students habituate the patterns, demeanors learned in the classroom to academic and professional life.
Reading and Writing Strategies Accentuated language as discourse, Language as it relates to, and is shaped by social practices. Students habituate the patterns, demeanors learned in the classroom to academic and professional life.
2003 to 2005 The Pittsburgh Public Schools Pittsburgh,
During my field experience at Ridge Elementary school, I was placed in a 4th-grade classroom. While working on my field experience I had gotten the luxury to connect and bond with several types of student’s from various backgrounds and demographics. When I first stepped foot into the fourth-grade classroom it was very well decorated with quotes, educational tips, and motivational messages. There were three windows in which the students often gazed out while working. The walls were an eggshell color which was kind of depressing. Adding color to the walls would have made the environment feel a little more joyful yet the students still made that classroom their second home by decorating their desks.
During the months of September and October this semester I spent time at two different schools in four different classrooms. Being able to observe different classes and teachers at Westside Junior High and South Live Oak Elementary was a very new and exciting experience for me since I can’t say I’ve always wanted to be a teacher. My experiences at these schools gave me a better insight into the differences between schools, classrooms, and teachers. The purpose of this field experience was to get 10 observation or tutoring hours in an elementary or junior high setting. I chose to observe a
As a student, I am often troubled by the rigid routines of the school day, despite the fact that I am actually a very habitual person. The constant ringing of bells, lectures, bellwork, classwork, homework, each a daily practice throughout the school year. Although all of these components promote conformity, which will ultimately support the balance of school and societal norms, they also tend to threaten each student’s own unique characteristics. This then poses the question; to what degree should schools encourage conformity versus individuality? Certainly, a level of conformity is required to achieve a balanced society however, the overall structure of the school day and class, including the methods used to teach and mandatory classes,
The nature of students is that of an instinctive ability to learn. Students of ages and all grade levels reflect their surroundings and respond according to their interpretation. Naturally it is not only the influence of a classroom that shapes a student but many outside factors that determine students’ goals and abilities; for example, healthy encouragement from parents. Students may find a natural ability to perform in one area of education and with help may fine tune their ability to better their understanding of other areas. Students have a better understanding of education when it is relevant to their needs and everyday life.
I, Deputy Cooper along with Sgt. South at approximately 9:30a.m. on 01/06/2017 was dispatched to a burglary at 239 County Road 4589 Winnsboro, Texas 75494.
I believe this course is going to be an enrinched experience for us all. Good job to us all for taking the steps in adding another degree to our walls or desks in order to accomplish our career goals. I understand this is a large but I do hope to speak, even better, network with the majority of you. I wish you all the best on your educational voyage.
As a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design focusing on art history and education, the position as Education Coordinator and Advisor at Buena Vista University captured my attention as an opportunity to work with students through educational programming. As a recent college student, I provide a valuable perspective on academic advising through my own personal experiences. I have learned many advisors lack in truly connecting and catering to each student’s individual situation and needs. Buena Vista University, a relatively small area college, provides an opportunity to fully connect and provide personal one-on-one experience all students deserve. Subsequently, students gain the absolute most out of their college education. A large part of my career goals entail helping students of all ages engage, thrive and connect in their own individualized way.
Over the past few days, I have spent a considerable amount of time on the phone with Public Relations professionals in the greater New York area. All of the PR professionals I talked to are in the pharmaceutical field. I choose this field because I find the health care industry very interesting, and I am specifically concerned with understanding how drugs enter the market.
Do you believe people can make a rough experience better or worse? I learned that people can play a big role in rough experiences.My mother was hospitalized for skin cancer. She had a procedure on her face underneath her right eye. She spent 3 days recovering in a hospital in Chillicothe. We both did not realize how much nurses play a role in a person's stay.
Using the interview guide, we interviewed Larissa, a Personal Support Worker (PSW) who works at Gary J. Armstrong (Gary J). Larissa has been working as a PSW for close to two decades and was able to provided valuable insight into her discipline. During the interview, Larissa discussed her role as PSW at Gary J and outlined the knowledge and skills required for her practice.
My child 's name is Jude Alexander and he is a male. As a baby he is cautious around new people and situations, but warms up fairly quickly to friendly people. In kindergarten Jude Alexander seemed to have made one or two friends and usually played cooperatively and was sometimes reluctant to join in new activities with unfamiliar children. He performed below average on tests of vocabulary, and the ability to retell a story. He had a real knack for the art projects, and really got interested in the pre-math activities involving working with blocks and geometric shapes. In first through fifth grade he worked cooperatively in groups, usually respects the rights and property of others, and usually demonstrates appropriate peer social interaction. He demonstrates strength in art, all areas of reading, and in spelling and appropriate for the grade level in writing. He needs additional help in the areas of speaking and listening and in the content knowledge of social studies, science and music. He was average in mathematical problem solving, understanding of data, number concepts, graphical applications, and arithmetic computation. In the seventh grade, he consistently contributes to cooperative group activities and respects the rights and possessions of others, and shows age-appropriate social interaction with peers. He demonstrates strength in art, reading, spelling and writing. He was average in math and science, and needs additional
From personal experience, talking to high ranking leadership can be often challenging and even risky. Sometime, I find myself in a situation where I have to bite tongue or clench my jaws. I think that most professional work place limit employees to censor their expressions. This might be another reason why my wife talk about her work as soon as she gets home. She would talk about her day regarding tasks or people. About things that she could not express at work. Professional conversations are challenging because one have to present his or her perspective carefully in a well-supported statement. Often, leadership can ask to complete unnecessary tasks. During those times, I just want to say “Sir, that is a really stupid
All three of these areas are relatable to adaptability, motivation, and being in tune with your feelings. Adaptability in the transition stage is crucial, for students are able to begin growing into an adult. They must learn how to get out of bed and attend class, do their own laundry, and maybe even start paying bills. Professors are less likely to hold their hands or bump up their grades, it is crucial to learn how to study and take notes, and relationships have to form. Motivation is also key. Students are less likely to have parents act as their cheerleader and daily reminder that there is always homework to do or an upcoming test. Motivation arises in areas outside the classroom as well, for many students being neglecting their bodies by stopping their daily mandated exercise, known as gym class, and eating too much in the cafeteria. This leads students to develop skills is time management, organization, and self-control. All of these skills lead to an individual becoming more in touch with their feelings, finding their true wants, needs, and
Non-Teaching Experience- Special Education Volunteer- 1998-2002 Assistant teacher, Special Needs Assistant- 1999-2002 Children's World Learning Center. Certified Nurses Assistant- 2003-2007 Columbine Health Systems, Life Care Centers of America Teacher, Assistant Teacher, Special Needs Interventionist- 2007- 2008 Stay at Home Mom-2008-2013 Teacher, Creative Years Learning Center 2013-2015 Teaching Experience
There are many aspects to teaching and as a teacher it is necessary to understand the most important aspects of teaching and how they should be incorporated into the classroom. A teacher’s most important job is not to teach specific material but to build relationships with the students and ensure they feel safe and cared for. Once the teacher is able to ensure this then they should focus on teaching, however teaching is more than listing off facts and sharing information with the students. As teachers it is essential we try to engage our students. There are many ways to engage students and each teacher as a specific way they get their classroom involved in learning. During my field experience I have learned the importance of being able to engage students and I have seen what a classroom looks like when students are not engaged. My field experience has helped to reflect on student engagement and how I would place the experience in my philosophy of education.