Experience Summary
I taught for 9 yrs at the 1159 US Army Reserve Forces School. I helped soldiers get promoted to SSG, SFC, & MSG by providing them with skills in writing correspondence, public speaking, lesson planning & class preparation for delivery in both a classroom & tactical (field) environment. I also provided remedial training for soldiers needing additional work in writing,lesson planning & class presentation.
Teaching Style
I told my students there was no "wrong" way to present class material. They were told they would be videotaped & critiqued by their class members..BUT their presentation would be on their military specialty (eg. a Motor Pool SGT would do a class on vehicle maintenance)..thereby increasing the "comfort level" of the presenter & enhancing the knowledge of the class. The students would be taught to affirm each other & give each other positive "feed-back".
My Hobbies
Current: Yoga, play organ, guitar, banjo, ukulele' Irish tin whistle
Former: College Boxer, 10,000 meter runner in the Army
Other Comments
enjoys working with kids, teenagers at Church
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I folllow the Hemingway principle: never use an adjective or adverb when you can make a noun or verb breathe & dance! |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I wrote for my College Newspaper (The Hunter Arrow). Write a theme like you're writing a news article.."hook" the reader, get to the point, & say "AMEN" (that works well for sermons, too!) |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am recognized by 3 major religious denominations as an excellent preacher, writer, & speaker...because, whether it's a sermon or an "after-dinner" speech, NEVER go beyond 12-13 minutes! |
| Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I was hired by the Lutheran Church to write devotional materials..I had to take certain Bible passages & develop meditations of less than 100 words for a 2 week period. |