Education

M.A. Secondary Education:TESOL, 1991

B.A. Fine Arts, 1970

New York State Regents Diploma, 1966

EFL
Teaching
Experience

Lecturer; October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005
in the Department of Western languages and Linguistics
Mahasarakham University
Mahasarakham, Thailand

Lecturer; May 2002 to October 2004
in the Bachelor of Arts Program
Loei Rajabhat University
Loei, Thailand

Taught a wide variety of courses for English Education and Business English majors; TESOL prepartation for the academic community; published a creative writing magazine with fourth year students; frequently participated in English Camps for students at rural secondary schools and assisted with teacher training and professional development.

Special Lecturer; June 1996 to June 1998
in the Bachelor of Arts Program
Rajabhat Institute Pibulsongkram
Phitsanulok, Thailand

Taught content based English classes for English and Business English majors and basic communication for students from other academic departments. Compiled and edited an ESP reader for students in the Faculty of Science and Technology. Adapted materials from internet sources to create appropriate texts for young Thai students.

Guest Lecturer; October 1995 to March 1996
in Secondary and Post-secondary Programs
Nakhon Sawan Commercial College and Nakhon Sawan Technical and Business College
Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

Collaborated with Thai teachers to enhance the Business English classes with an integrated skills approach.

EFL Teacher; March-May 1996
at a commercial language center
ECC Language and Computer School
Nakhon Sawan, Thailand

Taught a special summer school class, Grammar through Communication, for university level students.

ESL
Teaching
Experience

ESL Teacher; November 1988 to May 1995
in Secondary School programs
Albuquerque Public Schools
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Established the ESL program at Ernie Pyle Middle School (Grades 6-8). Taught ESL and Communication Skills (Bilingual Section) at Albuquerque High School . Published a schoolwide multilingual literary magazine. Developed bilingual and ESL curriculum.

ESL for Citizenship, Instructor; May 1989 to May 1991
in Adult Education program
Catholic Social Services of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Taught basic English literacy, American history and government to Spanish-speaking adults seeking citizenship or legal residency in the United States. Co-authored New Mexico curriculum guide for Amnesty teachers.

ESL/Amnesty Instructor, January 1989 to May 1989
in Adult Education program
Albuquerque Technical and Vocational Institute
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Taught integrated ESL/Civics classes for adult learners seeking to legalize their immigration status.

ESL Instructor; January 1986 to December 1988 and August 200 to December 2001
in Adult Education program
Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Taught mixed level and advanced ESL classes. Organized a special off-site class in the Central American refugee community.

Other
Areas of
Experience

Languages

ENGLISH: Native Speaker
SPANISH: Fluent speech and basic literacy. (sample)
THAI and LAO: Able to converse at a basic level. Literacy at an elementary level and still developing

Travel

Frequent travel in Mexico and Central America over a 30 year period Conexiones Fellowship from the Honors Faculty of the University of New Mexico to assist directors of a summer program of language and culture studies in Morelia, Michoacan, Mexico. 1988.
Based in Thailand 1995 to 1998 and 2002 to present; traveled to Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, China, Japan, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Computers

Enjoy using and instructing students in the use of desktop publishing, graphics programs such as Quark Express,Pagemaker and Photoshop, and use of the internet to create authentic language experiences. Familiar with basic html writing and maintain a personal website.

Designer/Craftsman

Professional experience in graphic design, craft design and construction trades, including carpentry, ceramics, fireplaces, and theatrical sets.

Art Education

Art Coordinator of Working Classroom, Inc., a not for profit community-based art organization serving youth of promise; January 1999-September 2000. Administered after-school and summer art workshops for students age eight and older, supervised graphics design projects and curated Working Classroom's art gallery. Volunteer and member of the Board of Directors of Working Classroom, Inc.;1991-1995.

Other Interests

Photography; cycling, camping; and cross-cultural studies.