1. Timothy L. Wahl
779 Fairmont Avenue
Glendale, CA 91203 USA
H: 818.242.5163 M: 818.726.5973
timwahl@sbcglobal.net
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Instruction
(Classroom and
Distance learning and
II Lab)
Plan, prepare and implement level-appropriate curriculum in consideration
of diverse cultural, educational and linguistic backgrounds.
Engage adult & concurrent learners in academic or ESL topics
Facilitation of HS English and history on individualized instruction lab.
Keep accurate student records, such as registration forms and portfolios
Select and order course materials and tools of the trade
Proofread and edit student compositions and offer suggestions for revisions
Organize and manage ESL scholarship contest
Develop assessments and administer standardized tests
Evaluate progress for purposes of promotion or retention
Maintain accurate program and student records for purposes of compliance
Coordinate efforts of teacher assistants and instructional staff
Recruit students and market program
Employers
Evans Community Adult School &
Belmont Service Center
Los Angeles, CA
September 1986 –Present
American Language Center
(UCLA Ext.)
Los Angeles, CA
June 1998-Sept 2001
Additionally. . .
Developed wrote content for web-based, self-paced ESL instruction
Proofread and edited content
Using HTML & JAVA, created tests, and assessment rubrics
Selected readings and relevant material
Composed discussion topics
Englishtown
Cambridge, MA
Developer of ESL online content and tests
1099 contract—October 1998—April 1999
Instructional design
& online teaching/training
(self-employed)
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Create and manage web-based instruction from design to evaluation
Select, prioritize and organize media and materials for online delivery.
Liaise with CMEs in planning, setting goals and delivering program
Perform participant needs assessments and determine performance gaps
Construct instructional strategies, course and learner objectives and means
of standard and alternative assessments
Facilitate interactivity (synchronous and asynchronous), individual and
group (learning team) activity and performance of tasks
Track attendance and participation and chart progress using CMS tools
Provide timely and individual feedback and assessments to each participant
Analyze instructional and program effectiveness
Apply theories of learning and to instructional methods, setting objectives,
formulating discussion topics and maximizing diverse learning styles.
Direct formative and summative program evaluations
Teach others to do all of the above
UCLA Ext.
Los Angeles, CA
6-week sessions on “Teaching Online”
November 2006—January 2009
Art Center College of Design
Pasadena, CA
Online faculty workshops on pedagogy& F2F conversion to
online
1099 contract—fall 2007
Curacao
Los Angeles, CA
Feb. 2013-present
Develop and implement corporate-wide English Language
Training program in the context of customer service and sales.
Events Organizing
Earned certificate in Special Evens design and Management, LMU
Organized Over-50 job fair, Pasadena, CA; (October 2014)
Export Seminar, supported by ITA (International Trade Administration.
Savor de Venezuela—an art and cultural experience & exhibition (TBA)
Resources (used and/or versed in)
CMS:
o Blackboard, Desire2Learn, Moodle, NineHub, ANGEL, Claroline,
Sakai Project
Dreamweaver, Flash, Lectura Online, Lectura Publisher, Captivate,
elluminate, Photoshop, Skype, Second Life, CCConfer, SmartBoard
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Editorial/authorship
Author:
Self-publish memoir: Hard Times in the Country: Ramblings of a Hayseed
(iUniverse 2009)
News writer The Epoch Times (present)
Wrote and disseminated publicity materials
Organized and conducted radio and television appearances
Planned/made appearances for talks/signings at local bookshops
Conducted lifestory and independent publishing workshops
Other:
Researched/wrote grants inc seed grant for Dispute Mediation Center
Wrote hard news and features (freelance), NY State Newspapers1
Developed textual content for ecommerce websites.2
Developed content for online ESL schools3
Collaborated in writing content for popular board game4
Entrepreneurship
Corporate customer service training
Pending: implementation of Entrepreneurship Incubation Center
Pending: Benefit art exhibition
Organized trade show exhibits at international venues
Operate own retail outlet at mall
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
United States Distance Learning Association
TechEd (Advisory Board member)
ISES—Int’l Special Events Society
EDUCATION
Master of Arts—Adult Education and Distance Learning
University of Phoenix (Online), Phoenix, AZ
Bachelor of Arts—College of Liberal Arts
Major: Speech/Dramatic Art with emphasis in Broadcasting and Film
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Associate of Arts-Radio and Television
St. Petersburg Jr. College, St. Petersburg, Fl
1
Wellsville Daily Reporter— http://www.wellsvilledaily.com/
- Hornell Evening Tribune—http://www.eveningtribune.com/
- Times-Union— http://www.democratandchronicle.com/
2
www.missionbeach.com - vacation rentals in Southern California
- www.freddys-toys.com– online catalogue of toys, teddy bears and collectibles
- www.cycleexpress.com-- Motorcycle accessories
- www.chaange.com – dedicated to overcoming anxiety.
- www.papers-online.com - research and editorial service for scholars
3
www.englishtown.com
- www.ef.com
4
Zobmondo—http://www.zobmondo.com/