Profile
| I’m an experienced teacher and academic administrator who specializes in English instruction and tutoring. I have taught at the college, high school, junior high and elementary school levels and have managed a college department of more than 100 part-time tutors. I have also developed a private consultancy focused on assisting adult business professionals from outside the US with English language acquisition, accent reduction, and cultural competency. I’m widely-traveled, intellectually curious, and well-read. I take a strong cosmopolitan interest in many cultures. |
Teaching Philosophy
| 1. Teaching should be assessed primarily by how well the weakest students learn. 2. Good teaching connects disciplines to each other and to the students’ experiences. 3. Learning should be enjoyable for students and teachers. 4. New educational technology is promising, but should be adopted cautiously. |
Professional Experience
| Institution | Position | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ConsumersAdvocate.org, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico | Managing Editor | August 2017 - present |
| AMIDEAST Sousse, Sousse, Tunisia | ESL Instructor | July 2014 - March 2015 |
| Shane English Yuxi Yuxi, Yunnan China | ESL Instructor | July 2013 - June 2014 |
| James Trumm Professional Tutoring | Private ESL Tutor | May 2006 - August 2017 |
| Owens Community College Toledo, Ohio USA | Manager, Learning Support Services | June 2009 - January 2013 |
| Owens Community College Toledo, Ohio USA | Instructor & Tutor | August 2001 - June 2009 |
Formal Education
| Institution | Degree | Major |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston, Massachusetts USA | Juris Doctor | n/a |
| Colby College Waterville, Maine USA | Bachelor of Arts | English & Philosophy |
| Harvard Extension Cambridge, Massachusetts USA | n/a | |
| University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio USA | n/a |
Professional Certifications
| Certification | Issued By | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| TESOL/TESL/TEFL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; Teaching English as a Second Language; Teaching English as a Foreign Language | Oxford Seminars Beverly Hills, California USA | Classroom | April 2012 |
| Internationally Certified Tutor | International Tutoring Association Pomona, California USA | Peer review of credentials and experience | September 2011 |
| Applying Quality Matters: State of Ohio Online Instruction Certification | Owens Community College Toledo, Ohio USA | Classroom | April 2011 |
| ESQOI: Essential Skills for Quality Online Instruction | Owens Community College Toledo, Ohio USA | Classroom | Spring 2011 |
MOOCs and Online Learning
| Course | Discipline | Institution | Certificate | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Brief History of Humankind | Anthropology | Hebrew University of Jerusalem Jerusalem, Israel | Statement of Accomplishment | Coursera |
| Becoming Human | Anthropology | Macquarie University Sydney, NSW Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Chinese Language and Culture | Anthropology | South China University of Technology Guangzhou, China | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Understanding the Origins of Crime | Anthropology | Griffith University Southport, QLD Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Astrobiology and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life | Astronomy | The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland UK | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| Astrotech: The Science and Technology Behind Astronomical Discovery | Astronomy | The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland UK | Statement of Accomplishment | Coursera |
| Discovering the Universe | Astronomy | Curtin University Perth, WA Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Teaching Adult Learners | Education | Central Institute of Technology Perth, WA Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Education in a Changing World | Education | Open2Study (proprietary) | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Shakespeare's Hamlet | English | University of Birmingham Birmingham, England UK | (No certificates issued; proof of successful completion is available.) | FutureLearn |
| 9/11 and Its Aftermath, Part I | History | Duke University Durham, NC USA | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| The Emergence of the Modern Middle East | History | Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv, Israel | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| The Modern World: Global History Since 1760 | History | University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA USA | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| Emergency Management | Management | Massey University Palmerston North, New Zealand | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Clinical Terminology for International and US Students | Medicine | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA USA | Statement of Accomplishment | Coursera |
| One Health, One Medicine | Medicine | St. George's University St. George's, Granada | (No certificates issued; proof of successful completion is available.) | Canvas Network |
| Understanding Common Diseases | Medicine | University of Wollongong Wollongong, NSW Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| History of Rock, Part Two | Music | University of Rochester Rochester, NY USA | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| History of Rock, Part One | Music | University of Rochester Rochester, NY USA | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| The Music of The Beatles | Music | University of Rochester Rochester, NY USA | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| World Music | Music | James Cook University Cairns, QLD Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| The Art of Photography | Photography | RMIT University Melbourne, VIC Australia | Certificate of Achievement | Open2Study |
| Constitutional Struggles in the Muslim World | Political Science | Københavns Universitet Copenhagen, Denmark | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| Public Privacy: Cyber Security and Human Rights | Political Science | The Hague Institute for Global Justice The Hague, Netherlands | Statement of Participation | iversity |
| 21st Century American Foreign Policy | Political Science | Duke University Durham, NC USA | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| Terrorism & Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory & Practice | Political Science | Universiteit Leiden The Hague, Netherlands | Statement of Accomplishment with Distinction | Coursera |
| Secondary Screener Radiation Detection Kit, Components & Controls | Technology | University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV USA | Certificate of Completion | (Proprietary) |
| WMD Rad/Nuc Awareness | Technology | University of Nevada, Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV USA | Certificate of Completion | (Proprietary) |
| Web Science: How the Web is Changing the World | Web Science | University of Southampton Southampton, England UK | (No certificates issued; proof of successful completion is available.) | FutureLearn |
American Red Cross Disaster Action Team Certifications
| Certification | Date Issued |
|---|---|
| Disaster Frontline Supervision | November 9, 2010 |
| CAS 3.2 Create a Client Case | October 3, 2010 |
| CAS 3.2 Basics | October 3, 2010 |
| Shelter Operations | October 1, 2010 |
| Mass Care Overview | May 6, 2010 |
| Fulfilling the Mission | April 29, 2010 |
Other Licenses and Certifications
| License/Certification | Issuing Authority |
|---|---|
| Clean driver's license with motorcycle endorsement | State of Ohio |
| NSC Defensive Driving Course | National Safety Council |
| Amateur Radio Operator's License, KD8NMY | Federal Communications Commission |
| General Mobile Radio Service License, WQKW273 | Federal Communications Commission |
