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Helen Harris
An art student at Emeritus College of Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, recently on line classes. B.A. from UCLA.
Taught ESL classes to professional adults and elementary students in Orange County, CA. M.A. from Aliant University, Irvine, CA
Worked at Catholic Charities teaching Citizenship classes for 3 months and as a Gate Ambassador for VMS in Laguna Woods Village for two years.
Photography and Art Projects
Flower Book
leather bound photo book of a range of close-up flowers.
Bird Book
more than 50 local species of
birds around Orange County
Watercolor
Portrait of a Latin American Woman
Drawing
Life drawing, still lives, and
landscapes.
Work Experience
2010-2020
ESL Tutor
Professional Tutors of America
Assisted students in homes and libraries with English competencies.
1991-2017
Adjunct Professor
Rancho Santiago Community College District
Instructed academic and competency based adult ESL classes, tested for promotion and state, computer and citizenship instruction, presented staff development training workshops, implemented curriculum grant projects, developed resources for Centennial Education Center library.
1988-2008
ESL Instructor
Newport Costa Mesa USD: Davis Adult School, Cypress College, Coastline Community College, UCI Extension, Huntington Beach Adult School
Instructed part time ESL classes in varied settings to diverse population of adults with communication and vocational emphasis.
Education
2017-2022
Saddleback College, Emeritus Division
Art: drawing, watercolor, history
1990-1992
Aliant University
English as a Second Language
M.A.
Skills
- Mac Computer, PC - Word
- Design, Research, Curriculum Development
- Instructor: English, Photography, Massage Therapy
- Administrative
Languages
- Spanish - Beginning
- English - Professional
