Adjunct Professor
Marshall University, Coastal Carolina University, Frances Marion University, College of Charleston
Total des années d'expérience :60 years, 4 Mois
I have been working as an Adjunct Professor at the various Universities for all these years. Presently, I teach adult education curriculum classes at the College of Charleston. I designed the class and prepared the instructional blueprint for the class. The classes that I have taught have all been in the field of education.
Creator and President of a 501C Organization that promotes international exchanges since 1993. Technology Educator of the Year (2011) . President and Board Member of State and National Organizations. Member at large for AEIS for TESOL. Consultant/Invited Speaker/Trainer/Facilitator on Local, State, National, and International Level.
Created and taught English classes for:
University Professors
Blind Students
TISBI College Students
Community Business People
Professors from other local Universities
Provided Lectures for:
College Classes
High School Classes
Teacher Training Universities
Linguistic Centers
Provided Staff Development for:
Teachers of English
University Administration
2007 - July 2014 RAETAC IV Adult Education Director
South Carolina Department of Education
Responsible for RAETAC staff, training and technical assistance for 11 school districts and adult education in those district. Managed a $100, 000+ budget. Reported directly to State Director of Adult Education
Responsible for year-round adult program that offers GED, High School Diploma, English as Second Language, Workkeys Certification, Certified Nursing Assistant, TOEFL preparation, COMPASS/ACT/SAT preparation, family literacy and chidcare to 1500+ students a year. Provided staff development for teachers that included establishing a vision and mission for the program. Managed a budget of 1.2 million dollars and a staff between 30 and 40 people. Worked with staff and created a national conference on integrating technology into the teaching of literacy. Website is: www.edtheturtle.com
Leader of a National Blue Ribbon High Schools that focused on students selecting and studying majors: Pre Medicine, Pre Engineering, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Education, Entertainment Technology, Theatre, Web and Digital Communications. Led the school into offering Advanced Placement classes and is now a STEM school. Performed all Principal duties.
1999--2005 Horry County Schools
Coordinator of Gifted and Talented, Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs
Responsible for designing curriculum and instructional processes for teachers of gifted in elementary, middle and high schools of Horry County. Staff development on a monthly basis for teachers of gifted. Met with community leaders on a regular basis to discuss vision and mission of gifted education.
1988-1999 West Virginia Department of Education Charleston, WV
State Coordinator of Gifted, State Coordinator of Governor's Schools, State Coordinator in Special Education, Coordinator of the West Virginia Connection to Russia, Governor's Cabinet on Children and Families
1964 - 1988 Kanawha County Schools, Pocahontas County Schools
Teacher in grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6
Teacher of Gifted
Teacher of Special Education
Adult Basic Education Teacher
Community Education Coordinator - Administrator, Coordinator and Director of ARCH, Special Education Specialist,
This was a 50 hour TEFL course and I was awarded the TITC Business English Certification.
Class completed through University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. There were 3 separate classes and the last included a supervised and observed student teaching "practicum" of 10 hours. The entire class was 120 hours. TESOL Core Certificate
Doctoral Dissertation focused on comparing achievement and self confidence of gifted students and students with learning disabilities. Outstanding Research Award Teaching Fellow
Separate Master's degrees in: Learning Disabilities Behavior Disorders Gifted and Talented Each required 36 hours and a practicum (student teaching)
Masters in Science - Major: Special Education, Emphasis in Mental Impairment
Bachelor of Science Majors: Elementary Education, English, Social Studies Awarded Honorary Doctorate of Laws by WV State University Certifications in the State of South Carolina: Superintendent, Director of Vocational Center, Elementary Principal, Elementary Supervisor, Special Education (EMD, ED, LD), Elementary, Middle School Language Arts, Middle School, Social Studies, and Gifted Endorsement