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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

+420 777056035 (mobile)

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

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.

J. K. Mactavish