Vivienne Harding Academic writing
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I am an experienced educator who has taught at all levels of the education system. I have experience in both teaching and administration and have taught both online and face-to-face.

My style of teaching (particularly when teaching adults) utilizes self-directed learning and I believe in socratic questioning as a means of developing the critical thinking skills of my students. My success rate has been very high and my students have expressed great confidence in me largely because I take such great interest in them - not only as students but as persons. Many of my former students have maintained contact with me over the years and some have become colleagues.

My skills as an online teacher have been enhanced as a result of pursuing several graduate courses in distance education and educational technology. I take great pleasure in meeting the needs of my students and enjoy teaching online where I am able to give students more individualized attention than would be possible in a face-to-face classroom.

Subjects

  • Business Communication Diploma-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • English public speaking Diploma-Bachelors/Undergraduate

  • Academic Writing (Research) Grade 11-Masters/Postgraduate

Experience

  • HOD (Jan, 2014–Present) at The University of the West Indies, Open Campus
    Design and develop courses and programs for online delivery
    Conduct training for facilitators
    Oversee staff (curriculum development specialists, multimedia specialists, program designers, administrative staff)
    Conduct research
    Teach (Responsible Leadership)
  • Lecturer (Sep, 1999–Dec, 2013) at The University of the West Indies, Mona (Kingston)
    Developed and taught communication courses (Argument, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Exposition).
    Supervised tutors
    Conducted research
    Provided academic counselling to students
  • Adjunct Lecturer (Sep, 1994–Dec, 1994) at Institute of Management Sciences, Kingston
    Lectured and tutored a course (Principles of Management)
  • Tutor (Sep, 1993–Jul, 1999) at The University of the West Indies, Kingston
    Tutored in courses in Exposition and Argument
  • Tutor (Sep, 1980–Jun, 1981) at Jamaica Theological Seminary, Kingston
    Taught Use of English ( a course in academic writing)
  • Teacher (Sep, 1980–Aug, 1983) at Wolmer's High School for Girls, Kingston
    Taught Spanish and Mathematics to Grades 7 to 12)

Education

  • Masters in Public Sector Management (Sep, 1997–Oct, 1998) from The University of the West Indies
  • Diploma in Management Studies (Oct, 1988–Jul, 1991) from The University of the West Indies
  • Diploma in Education (Oct, 1979–May, 1980) from The University of the West Indies
  • BA (Oct, 1976–Sep, 1979) from The University of the West Indies, Mona (Kingston)

Fee details

    J$3,000–3,500/hour (US$19.18–22.37/hour)

    Fee varies depending on the content and the level of the student.

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