HIGHLIGHTS
- Versatile, flexible, experienced--over 10 years experience in each of the following.
- English Language Instruction and Design
- Technical Writing, Editing, Proofreading
- Educational Program Administration/Coordination
- E-Learning and Organizational Web Development
CONTACT
Kubelíkova 1258/43, 130 00 Praha, Ceská republika
Localita Benano Nº 7, 05018 Orvieto (TR), Italia
+39 076 336 1465 (landline)
+39 346 827 3678 (cell)
kmactavish@yahoo.com and final.copy@yahoo.com
kmactavish@yahoo.com and final.copy@yahoo.com
MCT JNK 45R19 Z404E (Codice Fiscale) ZA 003023 (EU/CR ID)
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Arts, Human and Organizational Systems, 1998 and 1997
Emphases: Qualitative Research, Education Administration, Internet-supported Learning
The Fielding Graduate University, Santa Barbara, California
Master and Bachelor of Arts, English and College Teaching, 1969, 1967
University of Colorado, Boulder
EMPLOYMENT
Polyglot Jazykova Skola Liberec, Czech Republic, 4/09-.4/10
Taught Conversation English to adults
Cozumel Spanish English Academy, Mexico, 10/07-3/09
Taught English as a foreign language to adults
English Language Instructor, Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic, 9/03-2/07, 1994-97
Developed and taught various language courses, including blended learning courses for teaching and learning English and Cultural Studies
Assistant Professor, CMC Graduate School of Business, Czech Republic, 5/02-6/03
Taught selected courses in advanced Business English for working adults
American Studies Fellow, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, 1997-99
Trained English teachers to use the Internet to support language learning
Writer/Proofreader (self employed), 2003-
Write and proofread translated documents
SELECTED PAPERS and PRESENTATIONS
"ESP: Retail Sales." 2009. (Student Materials and Teacher's Manual for teaching "the language of" sales--English for Special Purposes.)
"ESP: Hospitality and Hotels." 2009. (Student Materials and Teacher's Manual for teaching "the language of" hospitality and hotels--English for Special Purposes.)
"Knowledge of Grammar = Grammar of Knowledge: An Introduction to the American Philosopher, Ken Wilber." 2004. (American Studies presentation to the university and community, Liberec, Czech Republic.)
"Learning Packets for Computing and Internet-Supported Learning: Never-evers, Novices, Novices Plus, and Authoring." 1999. (Prepared for the Center for US Studies, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany.)
"Teaching and Learning English: Three Models for Discussion." 1996. (Internal organizational report for planning and developing English curriculum and teaching.)
CREDENTIALS and HONORS
Royal Society of Arts/Cambridge University Certificate (1994)
Certificate, Technical Writing (1994)
Certificate, International Business Management (1990)
California Community College Language Arts Instructor's Credential
Colorado Scholars Scholarship (for college teachers)
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Adjunct instructor: Anglo-American University, Czech Republic (2004), taught Information Systems to non-native speakers; International Graduate School, Zittau, Germany (1996) taught International Business English. Management Training Consultant and Small Business Manager.
