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ELS INSTRUCTOR
Summary

Responsible & motivated adult education teacher with extensive experience in multicultural student populations.


Maljor subjects taught: English grammar; American Literature; Spelling; and Skills in Test Taking using EFT (Emotional Freedom Tecnique). Computer software for ELS students.


Adult Ed. in Hatha Yoga for over 10 years including special seminars for sighted and non-sighted children.


I am computer literate and continue to upgrade all of my personal computers, scanners, and photo imaging software.

Core Qualifications
  • MA Education
  • Teaching, tutoring and counseling
  • Excellent classroom management
  • CA teaching credential
  • Proofreading/editing
  • Motivating students
  • Interactive teaching/learning
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Learning style assessment
  • Essay writing technique development
  • CPR & AED certification
  • Performance assessments
  • Emergent curriculum
  • Effective listening
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Thematic study techniques
  • Positive atmosphere promotion
  • Kinesthetic Learning
  • Critical Thinking
Achievements

Research: 

  • Presented research analysis for Lana Rakow, PhD at the University of North Dakota
  • Presented research findings at APA conferences for the National Association of Communication

Ph D candidate (ABD) with emphasis in Communication Health,

Philosophy of Learning through Self-Efficacy. (2008)

Professional Experience
ELS InstructorApr 2010 to Nov 2014
University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND
  • Bella Hetich, School Director 701.777.6785 ELS office Jill Caya, Admissions Director 701.777.6755 office
  • Bridged cultural and language gaps for college bound students learning English as a second language.
  • Fast-track learning utilizing computer software for easy reinforcement of acquired language skillsets.
  • Worked with large contingency of Arab students working towards college admittance in USA.
  • Private tutor for Arab wives of ELS students Responsibilities: Created daily curriculum on Reading, Writing, or SSP (English Grammar) Directed students daily learning and training on PC software for ELS Academic advisor to college bound students plus advised international students on dealing with everyday American cultural concerns.
  • Daily attendance, grades, and homework records Chaperoned for special events & off-campus activities.
Certified Nurses AidJul 2013 to Feb 2014
Altru Hospital - Grand Forks, ND

Full-time CNA for hospital orthopedic ward. Co-ordinated with supervisors, nurses & physicians in assisting pre & post orthopedic surgical patients.

Split shift work (7am-3:30 pm or 3pm- 11:30pm)

Feeding, bathing, grooming duties for patients.

Graduate Teaching Assistant, Lecturer Jan 1997 to Jan 2004
University of North Dakota - Grand Forks , ND
  • O'Kelly Hall, Centennial Dr,, Grand Forks, ND 58202 Taught Public Speaking, Interpersonal Comm, Visual Comm, B & W film photography, & Non-Verbal Comm First PhD enrollee of SComm Accredited Program at UND, 2002 Co-authored Comm 101 Public Speaking (Discourse) Workbook Presenter for National Communication Association conferences Completed Coursework in Mediation Negotiation, UND 2003 Responsibilities: Lectured, demonstrated, graded and advised undergraduate students on a 16-week semester coursework.
  • Taught stress-reduction technique (EFT) to address speaking apprehension Advised students on relevant topic selections for PS course Role-modeled for positive learning environments thus keeping students engaged by having students present weekly coursework.
  • Filled-in for SComm Lecturer in Public Speaking in addition to taking on my regular GTA duties for a semester
Education and Training
MA in Communication 2000, Communication2000University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Investigated and reviewed the concept of The Glass Ceilingfor women news journalists in the Red River Valley from 1990 to 2000.

Interviewed on and off camera television news reporters of both genders.

Coordinated my findings with a similar study done in the same area following 1980 to 1990.

Ryan K-12 Credential , Secondary Education/ Art Ed.1991San Diego State University - San Diego , CA, San Diego

Concentration as an art instructor for middle & high school students.

Worked as a high school substitute teacher as jobs for art instruction were very limited.

BA ; emphasis on graphic/industrial , Design1979University of Los Angeles - Angeles, CA, Los Angeles

Undergraduate study of design as it relates to graphic art, industry, glass blowing, drawing and visual problem solving in both two & three dimensional design.

Additionally, had attended one year at the College of Arts & Crafts (now known as CCC) in Oakland, CA studying illustration and painting.

PhD (ABD), Health CommunicationUniversity of North Dakota - Grand Forks , ND, Grand Forks

Researched and presented Self-Efficacy Theory of learning (Alan Bandura, PhD) for a thesis that examined the benefits of hatha yoga for exercise in improving one's overall adult health.

Certifications

RYT: Registered Yoga Therapist

CNA: Certified Nurses Aide

CPR & AED qualified

Certified in Conflict Resolution (University of North Dakota 2002)


Presently a student of Healing Touch , Level 1 & 2 offered to members of the nursing field. This program of study leads to certification under supervision for work in the healing arts.

Affiliations

Owned and operated 20 acre farmstead for 22 years in Mayville, North Dakota. Vegetable and herb gardens, fruit trees, softwood trees, alfalfa crop, livestock, and beekeeping made this a viable year-round enterprise raising meat and egg laying chickens. (Cornish Cross & Aracauna ). Sold farm Fall of 2014 and moved to Belen NM in May of 2015. Registered Bee Keeper Registered Horse Breeder Farmer's Market Sales Grand Forks, ND & Mayville, ND Egg sales year-round to co-workers Hay crop 4-H Education Riding Instructor Water & Soil Testing (on-site well water on the farm) Apple, pear, plum, chokecherry and quince trees. Elm, pine, softwood trees No pesticides or herbicides on soil Horse & chicken manure for soil enhancement plus organic nutrients Organic composting 20+ years

Personal Information

Married to Lars J. Helgeson, PhD since 1989. Animal lover, hatha yoga teacher (10 years) and enthusiast who enjoys an active outdoor lifestyle.

Currently student of Healing Touch, Level 3.

Community Involvement

Taught for the American Arthritis Foundation to enlist groups of adults to meet weekly in learning skills and knowledge in living with and adapting to a variety of arthritic conditions.


Taught coursework on Foot Reflexology through Adult Ed. classes to educate on how the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine works with the meridians of the body into the feet. Introduced the use and application of essential oils for foot reflexology.


Initiated and organized WINE (Women's Investment Nest Egg), Mayville, ND (1996-97) to become more able to understand basic strategies in stocks and bonds for investment purposes. Served as Co-Treasurer.

Skills

Academic Instructor; Interpersonal Communication; Instructor for English as a second language for non-native speakers; Mediation & Conflict Resolution Negotiation; PC software literacy; Public Speaking & Speech Writing.

Horse riding instructor.

Foster dog care-giver

All around handy-woman with basic tools for home & farm repair.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • University of North Dakota
  • Altru Hospital

School Attended

  • University of North Dakota
  • San Diego State University
  • University of Los Angeles

Job Titles Held:

  • ELS Instructor
  • Certified Nurses Aid
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, Lecturer

Degrees

  • MA in Communication 2000 , Communication 2000
    Ryan K-12 Credential , Secondary Education/ Art Ed. 1991
    BA ; emphasis on graphic/industrial , Design 1979
    PhD (ABD) , Health Communication

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