Something Somewhat Vaguely
Like a Resume
For
those with an interest in qualifications, background,
and such matters
(and in case a school in the Appalachians would like to
offer me a
job), here is just a sketch of something vita-like.
Between
adjunct and graduate teaching assistant, I've got about
13 years
experience teaching various levels of composition plus a
bit of
literature, speech, and small-group communication. I've
taught at Ohio
State, WVU-Parkersburg, Central Ohio Technical College,
Ohio
University, University of Rio Grande/Rio Grande
Community College,
University of Southern Indiana, and Owensboro Community
College.
I was in Who's Who Among America's Teachers
twice.....not a great thing since they are trying to
sell items, but it still required being nominated by
students who thought I was their best teacher.
That's the kind of reference I like....and hope some
students will be saying it when they turn 30, and 50,
and 60.
I
currently make my living as an antiques/collectibles
dealer and with a bit
of writing.
I
passed my Ph. D. exams at Ohio University (20th Century
Literature),
but I'm way past the time limit for writing my
dissertation.
I
got my M.A. at Ohio State despite really annoying two
professors who
had never agreed on anything except their negative
opinions of me.
Part
way through my freshman year, I decided that I would
drop out at the
end of the year and become a stand-up comedian. A lack
of
self-discipline put an end to that idea, and I
eventually remembered
that I had wanted to be a teacher since 6th grade.
I hate saying it took me that long to be ready, but I
think I'll always be getting ready.
Along
the way, I've worked 42 or so non-teaching jobs. Those
include selling
vacuum cleaners, repairing railroad tracks, carpenter's
helper, various
stages of concrete work, plumbing, stereo sales,
roofing, car sales,
linen/uniform delivery, several fast food stints, and
several that I
can't think of at the moment (and several that I'd
simply rather not
think about).
I
really believe the class and school mission statements
about helping
students think, learn, and grow. That's what tends to
get me in trouble. I'm a hard-core idealist.
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