Site hosted by Angelfire.com: Build your free website today!

Julie Peckham

 San Diego, CA 92116-1921 

JulieKPeckham@hotmail.com


Education 

University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
Post Graduate Certification course - Educational Therapy - In Progress

United States International University, San Diego, California
MAEd - Technology and Learning  GPA: 3.94 - November 1998 

University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, California
BA - Communication, Minor in Literature - June 1991 

California Basic Education Skills Test (CBEST) certified

Francis W. Parker High School, San Diego, CA


Technical Knowledge

 User, Instructor and developer proficiency with the following platforms and software

  • Applications: Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office Suites 97, 2000, 2002 and XP – Access,  Excel, Outlook,  PowerPoint, Word, Project 98 & 2000, FrontPage 2000, Visio 2000, Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Adobe Pagemill

  • Operating systems: Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP and NT 4.0 

  •  Instruction delivery technology: projection equipment, classroom networks, video teleconferencing systems

  • Computer platforms: PC and Macintosh computers 

 


Work Experience

Vortex Data Systems, San Diego, California 2000-present
Instructor 

  • Teach twenty courses to approximately one hundred military and civilian students per month for the Commander Naval Region Southwest (CNRSW)/Regional Information Technology Service Center (RITSC). Courses range from introductory through advanced levels of Microsoft 97, 98 and 2000 applications: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, FrontPage, Project and Visio, NMCI transition preparation.

  • Write course materials, web site content, promotional materials and reports  

  • Manage scheduling for the training facility 

  • Generate course schedules, assist with registration procedures and maintain text inventory 

Private Tutor/Personal Coach/Educational Therapist/Consultant, San Diego, California 1990-present 

  • Teach clients organizational, time-management, goal setting, planning and motivational skills 

  • Assist with writing, literature, history, math, languages, social and science coursework  

  • Teach computer skills and applications  

Francis Parker School, San Diego, California   1/99--6/2000
Substitute Teacher

  • Taught English, History, Math, Social Studies and Science coursework 

  • Assisted teachers with computer applications and incorporation of technology into curriculum 

Professional Training Company, Carlsbad, California   6/98-2000
Independent Contract Trainer –(finite contracts) 

  • Taught students Microsoft Office products and Microsoft FrontPage  

  • Created and delivered program course curriculum for Microsoft NT and Microsoft Outlook ’98 for two Naval bases (North Island and Naval Amphibious Base) 

San Diego Community College District Continuation Education Center/North City Center    1/98-6/98
Adjunct Instructor – (part-time, spring semester position) 

  • Created program: Developed curricula, lesson, materials and selected texts for adult education computer courses in Windows 95, Internet Explorer, Netscape Communicator, and Microsoft Works 

  • Taught concentrated four or twelve hour seminars for up to 120 students at a time 

Futures in Education, Inc., Oceanside California     9/96-12/30/97
Military Academic Skills Program (MASP) – Lead Instructor/Creator 

  • Developed curricula, lessons, materials and selected texts for English and Math courses for U.S. Marine Corps

  • Taught concentrated English and Math skills course to Marines on multiple bases concurrently using video-teleconferencing technology; contract extended to sites in California, Arizona and Hawaii 

  • Directed instructional staff, administration and distribution of texts to military bases/classroom sites 

  • Wrote monthly after action reports with results analysis matrix for Headquarters Marine Corps 

  • Co-wrote program handbook 

 Educational Directions Schools, Solana Beach, California   9/94-6/96
Teacher

  • Chaired English Department (grades 7-12); selected texts for English literature and composition  

  • Taught English, Computer Science/Word Processing, Time Management, Study Skills to students in grades 8-12 with/without learning differences and neurobiological imbalances 

  • Coordinated marketing strategies for school and summer school programs with the administration 

  • Member of WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) accreditation committees (chair of English and co-chair of Practical Arts) 

  • Personal/academic advisor to students teaching social and conflict management skills  

Digital Systems Research, Inc., San Diego, California    1/93-6/94
Creative Director/Marketing & Development and Analyst 

  • Wrote promotional, advertising, public relations material, package text for commercial software applications and co-wrote technical manuals 

  • Directed packaging, brochure design and photo sessions 

The Princes Youth Business Trust, London, England   1991-1992
Assistant to Director 

  • Created directories to market businesses supported by Prince Charles’ charitable trust (six month visa) 

  • Trained data input personnel

 


Projects 

 


Community Involvement 

  • Volunteer with San Diego Learning Disabilities Association (http://www.ldasandiego.org) 

  • Volunteer with United Warriors Survivor Fund (http://www.frogfriends.com)

  • Volunteer with San Diego Irish Outreach 

  • Board member/Public Relations Officer for Clan na Gael, Gaelic Football Club 1999 - 2003.  Developed and maintained organization's website. Assist hundreds of summer visitors from Ireland find accommodation and work.