Experience Summary
I am an experienced graphic and web designer. But in college I thought I was going to be either an English or History Professor, or an Attorney. That's why I studied lots of his History, English, and took the pre-law major Philosophy. I have several year of post-graduate classes as well.
I started teaching Graphic Design in 2002, and brought into that Web Design, along with the skills that accompany them - HTML and CSS. I have even designed signs, and love it!
Teaching Style
I try to do some explication, and then have the student try some exercises or venture out on their own. In the cases of multiple sessions, I DO assign homefun (as opposed to homework), so that the student will have some experience when next we meet.
My Hobbies
Reading, writing, playing legos and nerf wars with my son.
| Composition |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Essentials of essay and composition writing - you will know how to structure an essay for the rest of your life! |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Creative writing is one of those seemingly soft skills that requires a very specific set of disciplines and skills. I can help with developing those. |
| CSS |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| CSS3 is the counterpoint to HTML5 - you must know it! It helps that it's fun to learn and use! |
| Drawing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I teach the essentials of drawing - including some totally fun ways to "cheat!" I will teach what you want, or teach my course of various styles and methods to give you hands-on experience with a variety of media and techniques. Of course, you must supply all your own art supplies. |
| English |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| English as a first language - with Grammar and other elements, as well as English as a Second Language, for those wishing to learn English who already speak another language. |
| Graphic Design |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Graphic Design, including Web Design, is a phenomenal industry. It's fun to learn and DO! |
| HTML |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| HTML5 is the language of the moment - I would love to teach this exciting technology! |
| Microsoft Access |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Microsoft Access is the small-business or at-home database system. It's quite fun to use to create your own database applications - and it's very easy to learn and use. |
| Microsoft Excel |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Excel is Microsoft's amazing spreadsheet program. There is so much you can do with it! It's fun, useful, and amazing! |
| Microsoft Office |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| This program is an overview of MS Office, and how to use the essentials of each application, as well as how they fit together in a work environment. It's fun and interactive, and VERY useful! |
| Microsoft PowerPoint |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| MS PowerPoint is the essential presentation software package. It is used for everything from boardroom presentations to church service presentations! It allows you to be creative and informative at the same time. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Learning to understand what you read is the foundation of critical thinking. Learn to read for understanding, including how to read in between the lines! |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Writing is one part talent to nine parts skill. Chances are you already have the one part talent - the rest can be learned! |