Teaches these Subjects and Topics
Teaching Experience
Coach, Trainer, Teacher of Teachers, Coach of Coaches
The Virtual Meeting Coach,
Oregon, United States
Apr 1991 - Present
Teaching, Coaching and Conferencing Online, Planning and Facilitating Effective Online Meetings
Do you want some help turning your expertise into compelling learning services that clients can access online? My clients tell me that my coaching has helped them realize their dream!
For over 25 years, I have taught teachers and business managers to make the most of face-to-face and online meetings. I enjoy working with both native and non-native English speakers. I have been using the Internet to help international teams get things done for over 20 years.
In addition, I am an experienced editor, a well-published writer, and an award-winning instructional designer . I truly enjoy helping people use virtual meeting tools to save time and money while delivering world-class coaching and training right from their desktops!
Your first 15-minute session here on WiZiQ is FREE. Let me help you realize your dream of teaching and/or coaching online!
College Supervisor
VERMONT COLLEGE OF UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY,
Vermont, United States
Aug 2005 - Jan 2006
Teaching Secondary Social Studies
Local supervisor, mentor, liaison for secondary social studies student teaching in live classrooms.
Communication Trainer
Omega, The Crossings Business Institute,
Texas, United States
Dec 2003 - Dec 2003
Inclusive Communication
Developed and taught my own course as an intensive, residential experience for adults at an Omega Institute facility in Austin, TX
Adjunct Faculty, Business Communication
St. Edwards University,
Texas, United States
Aug 2000 - Jan 2001
Business Communication
Co-taught accelerated business communication course for MBA students gaining graduate management credentials while working in local corporations.
Adjunct Faculty, ESL/EFL
University of Texas,
Texas, United States
Aug 1994 - May 1998
Academic Writing, Presentation Skills
Taught visiting scholars,, foreign teachers, and foreign graduate students receiving ESL/EFL specialty education to support their graduate work and research.. Concentration in academic writing, presentation skills, and improving conversational fluency both listening and speaking.
Technology Director and Teacher Trainer
St. Louis Catholic School and Diocese of Austin,
Texas, United States
Apr 1996 - Dec 1997
Computer integration classroom teaching practices
Raised funds for school computers; wrote and managed implementation of school technology plan; set up and supervised parent and student mentoring for K-8 faculty to assist teachers in integrating computers into classroom teaching across the campus.
Art Teacher, ESL/EFL
Leysin American School,
Switzerland
Jun 1995 - Aug 1996
photography
Summer intensive courses for secondary students of mixed nationality and language backgrounds. Taught in English.
Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communication
University of Texas,
Texas, United States
Aug 1983 - May 1987
Photojournalism
Professional Experience
President and Principal Consultant
Between the Lines,
Texas, United States
Apr 1991 - Present
Management consultant specializing in effective interpersonal and group communication; face-to-face and online facilitation; leadership; organizational development. Clients range from large multi-national corporations to mid-sized businesses and nonprofit organizations and scores of independent professional services firms.
Editor and Art Director, Texas Realtor
Texas Association of Realtors,
Texas, United States
Apr 1989 - May 1991
Editor and Art Director of a four-color monthly business magazine published by the largest trade association in Texas.
Copy Manager
CompuAdd Corporation,
Texas, United States
Apr 1988 - Apr 1989
Managed copy platform for direct mail sales of PCs during the height of this early clone-maker's international success. PC and Macintosh peripherals and software catalogues, newspaper and magazine advertising, specialty and collateral materials.
Vice President
Texas Association of Homes for the Aging,
Texas, United States
Sep 1987 - Apr 1988
Managed statewide member services, communication training, marketing and public relations for the Texas chapter of the American Association of Homes for the Aging, the national association of nonprofit providers of long term care.
Community Relations
HCA Shoal Creek Hospital,
Texas, United States
Aug 1986 - Sep 1987
Managed community and physician relations programs and communication for the oldest mental health treatment provider in Central Texas.
Photojournalist
Freelance,
Georgia, United States
Mar 1973 - Aug 1983
Freelance editorial and corporate assignment photographer for regional and national media. Clients included Atlanta newspapers and magazines, national news magazines and communication departments of national corporations. Sold stock to smaller magazines and major textbook publishers as well.
Academics and Credentials: Education
MA, Communication
The University of Texas at Austin,
Texas, United States
Aug 1983 - Dec 1986
Graduated with highest honors. Taught throughout my studies. Received several grants for support of my work. Master's project included producing of a multi-media, multi-disciplinary live event that featured a documentary photo exhibition, the production of an original play, community involvement, and three academic symposia involving four colleges and universities.
BA, English
Philosophy
The University of Georgia,
Georgia, United States
Aug 1967 - Jun 1972
Graduated with highest academic honors.
Academics and Credentials: Professional Exams
TEFL, Cambridge
Cambridge University
California, United States
Year Of Passing:
1993
Certifications or Credentials
Secondary Certification, English
Georgia, United States
Year Of Passing:
1972
Secondary Certification, English
Texas, United States
Year Of Passing:
1998
Secondary Certification, Language Arts
Texas, United States
Year Of Passing:
1998
Secondary Certification, Speech Communication
Texas, United States
Year Of Passing:
1998
Secondary Certification, Journalism
Texas, United States
Year Of Passing:
1998
Secondary Certification, Art
Texas, United States
Year Of Passing:
1998
Membership and Associations
International Association of Business Communicators
Texas, United States
Jun 1987 - Jun 1993
I was awarded 24 times for excellence in state, regional and national categories for excellence in communications management, communication program design, graphic design, writing, and public relations campaigns.
I served as a peer reviewer for annual competitions in other US cities throughout this time.
I also served as VP For Professional Development for the Austin Chapter for 3 years.
Western Publications Association
Texas, United States
Jun 1987 - Dec 1991
Regional award for excellence in publication design and editorial management.
Austin Ad Federation
Texas, United States
Jun 1987 - Dec 1991
I was awarded four times for creative excellence for advertising and public relations campaigns and print materials.
Texas Public Relations Association
Texas, United States
Jun 1987 - Dec 1991
I was awarded five times by this state-wide association for excellence in campaign management, community outreach, editorial quality and graphic design.