Live Online Conferencing Teacher For Others : Meri Aaron Walker

Subjects

Live Online Conferencing for Professional (Others)
Topics: Effective Planning and Management Virtual Meetings and Classes
(Language of Instruction: English)

Virtual Meeting Planning and Management for Business Skills (Business and Management)
Topics: Effective Use Virtual Meeting Tools Client Conferencing and Training
(Language of Instruction: English)

English for Career & Vocational (Languages)
Topics: Effective Communication Challenging Situations, Presentation Skills, Academic Writing
(Language of Instruction: English)

Experience

Teaching

Coach, Trainer, Teacher of Teachers, Coach of Coaches at The Virtual Meeting Coach, Oregon, United States (Apr1991 - Present)

Subjects: Teaching, Coaching and Conferencing Online, Planning and Facilitating Effective Online Meetings

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

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 at VERMONT COLLEGE OF UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY, Vermont, United States (Aug2005 - Jan2006)

Subjects: Teaching Secondary Social Studies

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

Local supervisor, mentor, liaison for secondary social studies student teaching in live classrooms.

Communication Trainer at Omega, The Crossings Business Institute, Texas, United States (Dec2003 - Dec2003)

Subjects: Inclusive Communication

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

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 at St. Edwards University, Texas, United States (Aug2000 - Jan2001)

Subjects: Business Communication

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face and Online

Co-taught accelerated business communication course for MBA students gaining graduate management credentials while working in local corporations.

Adjunct Faculty, ESL/EFL at University of Texas, Texas, United States (Aug1994 - May1998)

Subjects: Academic Writing, Presentation Skills

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

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 at St. Louis Catholic School and Diocese of Austin, Texas, United States (Apr1996 - Dec1997)

Subjects: Computer integration classroom teaching practices

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

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 at Leysin American School, Switzerland (Jun1995 - Aug1996)

Subjects: photography

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

Summer intensive courses for secondary students of mixed nationality and language backgrounds. Taught in English.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Communication at University of Texas, Texas, United States (Aug1983 - May1987)

Subjects: Photojournalism

Mode of Teaching: Face to Face

Professional

President and Principal Consultant at Between the Lines, Texas, United States (Apr1991 - 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 at Texas Association of Realtors, Texas, United States (Apr1989 - May1991)

Editor and Art Director of a four-color monthly business magazine published by the largest trade association in Texas.

Copy Manager at CompuAdd Corporation, Texas, United States (Apr1988 - Apr1989)

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 at Texas Association of Homes for the Aging, Texas, United States (Sep1987 - Apr1988)

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 at HCA Shoal Creek Hospital, Texas, United States (Aug1986 - Sep1987)

Managed community and physician relations programs and communication for the oldest mental health treatment provider in Central Texas.

Photojournalist at Freelance, Georgia, United States (Mar1973 - Aug1983)

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 (Aug1983 - Dec1986)

The University of Texas at Austin, Texas, United States

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
Secondary Education (Aug1967 - Jun1972)

The University of Georgia, Georgia, United States

Graduated with highest academic honors.

Professional Exams

TEFL, Cambridge, 1993

California, United States

Certifications or Credentials

Secondary Certification, English, 1998

Texas, United States

Secondary Certification, Language Arts, 1998

Texas, United States

Secondary Certification, Speech Communication, 1998

Texas, United States

Secondary Certification, Journalism, 1998

Texas, United States

Secondary Certification, Art, 1998

Texas, United States

Secondary Certification, English, 1972

Georgia, United States

Memberships and Associations

International Association of Business Communicators

Texas, United States

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

Regional award for excellence in publication design and editorial management.

Austin Ad Federation

Texas, United States

I was awarded four times for creative excellence for advertising and public relations campaigns and print materials.

Texas Public Relations Association

Texas, United States

I was awarded five times by this state-wide association for excellence in campaign management, community outreach, editorial quality and graphic design.

Live Online Conferencing, Virtual Meeting Planning and Management, English Teacher