Live Online Conferencing (Others)

Language of Instruction: English

Effective Planning and Management Virtual Meetings and Classes

Virtual Meeting Planning and Management (Business and Management)

Language of Instruction: English

Effective Use Virtual Meeting Tools Client Conferencing and Training

English (Languages)

Language of Instruction: English

Effective Communication Challenging Situations, Presentation Skills, Academic Writing

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

TEFL, Cambridge

Cambridge University California, United States

Year Of Passing: 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.

Regional award for excellence in publication design and editorial management.

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

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