for the love of educating

Provides a general understanding of leadership theory and managerial communication with group work first analyzing group dynamics and then human resource case studies, creating a presentation  explaining the case and explaining the group's recommendation for action and guiding class discussion on the issues.   

• Resume and cover letter writing; job search and interviewing skills
• Guided group development based on Belbin theory
• Guided development of  8-10 page social sector research reports, developing presentations and presentation skills
• Writing professional documents such as emails, claim letters, decline letters and short reports (understanding cohesive structure and pathos, ethos and logos in the workplace)

When teaching writing development, my style is workshop-driven; I prefer to give immediate feedback and remain instantly available for questions. 

Here I focus on writing and reading, assisting students with grammar, mechanics and syntax, when to use passive versus direct sentence structures, and the application of Lagos, Pathos, Ethos. Here, everything  depends on your intended audience!

Lectures included the general history of the humanities with components focusing on the intersection of visual arts, literature and film with a focus on gothic horror and dystopian genres, and the representation of "gender, identity and consumerism in media". Creative project options were encouraged.

When teaching conversational English, I provide targeted vocabulary and worksheets to assist in semi-immersive conversation.

Communication is dual-fold; speaking and (active) listening. I focus on both of these aspects of communication. Of utmost importance is  developing “conversation confidence” by focusing on conversation, not on the mechanics of language.

For both young learners and adults, this is a fun and creative way to learn English in a group setting.

Art projects are paired with vocabulary and writing lessons. Students learn a creative medium, such as painting or weaving, then asked to write short paragraphs and present the project to the group.