In section one of this portfolio I present four artifacts relevant to my teaching and training experiences in adult education environments. First, I present my professional résumé that outlines my work, employment and educational background. Second, my Level 1 Personality Dimensions Facilitator Certificate is presented as a demonstration of my awareness of temperament theory and facilitation skills. The Personality Dimensions course is designed to assist people in understanding human motivators, actions and behaviours. Third, I present student responses to a feedback report I use in my courses. I use this feedback to help me understand the perceptions, experiences and comprehension of learners. Finally, a short video is presented as an example of how starting drum lessons at age 12 has influenced my life path, my interests, and set the stage for my first role as a formal educator.
An organization's commitment to quality and business satisfaction depends significantly upon the recruitment and retention of high calibre staff. My résumé will attest that the addition of my expertise in curriculum design, learning management systems, multimedia, information technology, communications, project management support and leadership bundled with over ten years of cumulative teaching experience can be a distinct asset to any institution of higher learning.
With this practical experience, education, dedication and motivation to improve I can assist in implementing a positive change. My résumé outlines that I employ strong interpersonal skills, excellent resolution and decision making skills, and effective communicative abilities. I am self-directed, confident, capable of multi-tasking, a team player and take pride in a job well done.
Personality Dimensions is a tool that supports temperament theory designed for the purpose of building self-awareness, self-esteem and effective communication. I present this artifact as a demonstration of my commitment and desire to design and implement effective curriculum components, facilitate team building, build strong interpersonal relations and assist both myself and others in gaining a greater sense of self-worth in and out of the classroom. This certification is also evidence of my skills as a facilitator of the Personality Dimensions program.
The student feedback provided here is the result of a feedback report I used in my Microsoft Excel Level 1 Course design prototype. From my perspective, I have found providing students with the opportunity to express their thoughts, feelings and perceptions in a safe and consequence free manner is an essential element to establishing relationships and learning environments built on trust and mutual respect.
The feedback here is from a particular feedback report that asked three basic questions;
What surprised you about this weeks exercise?
What did you find most helpful?
What did you find least helpful?
I have discovered this anonymous feedback to be an invaluable tool when forming summative evaluations of student comprehension, progress and emotional status in my classes. It also provides valuable feedback relating to resource usability and helps to inform future projects and improvements to existing resources.
As a result of affording students the opportunity to provide anonymous feedback my teaching is increasingly effective, better informed and constantly evolving to meeting the needs of learners.
This video is from a very memorable moment in my life and is representative of the transformative impact music has had on me as an individual and educator. Studying music privately and academically since the age of 12 has expanded my circle of friends and colleagues; it has broadened my cultural and musical interests and has expanded options for me in my life path. By virtue of travelling and performing nationally and internationally, I have grown to respect and appreciate the uniqueness of individuals and their cultures as well as recognize that fundamentally, all humans have similar needs and desires in life.
Playing the drums also offered me my first experience as an educator at a local music school and it was these experiences as a drum instructor that prompted me to pursue education at the academic and professional levels. I believe these paths travelled have improved my abilities as an educator because I have been privileged with valuable experiences that assist me in understanding who I am as a person and help me separate the truly important things in life from the trivial. Please enjoy this 2.5 minute glimpse into my life.....on AM Radio.
Hennessey, performing Buddamatic on the 'Open Mic with Mike Bullard' Show, October 19, 2001.
In section one of this portfolio I present four artifacts relevant to my teaching and training experiences in adult education environments. First, I present my professional résumé that outlines my work, employment and educational background. Second, my Level 1 Personality Dimensions Facilitator Certificate is presented as a demonstration of my awareness of temperament theory and facilitation skills. The Personality Dimensions course is designed to assist people in understanding human motivators, actions and behaviours. Third, I present student responses to a feedback report I use in my courses. I use this feedback to help me understand the perceptions, experiences and comprehension of learners. Finally, a short video is presented as an example of how starting drum lessons at age 12 has influenced my life path, my interests, and set the stage for my first role as a formal educator.
Artifact #1 - Résumé
