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Blogs I Follow
Jane Hart - Learning in the Social Workplace
Cathy Moore - Instructional Design
Clark Quinn - Making Organizations Smarter
Terry Schmidt - Strategic Project Management
Toastmasters - Speaking Success
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- Email address: wlaj@orcon.net.nz
Lorraine Taylor's groups
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(Member)Instructional Design-Massey
(Member)About Me
I enjoy skiing, walking, hiking, swimming, travel, and learning new things. I look forward to spending time with my family, my dog, and good friends. I recently completed a Postgraduate Diploma of Education in E-Learning with Distinction in August 2012 and completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Business and Administration with DIstinction in August 2013. I have 15 years experience teaching Mathematics and Geography in Secondary Schools working in five different countries. I am passionate about defining effective ways to enhance learning and development in 21st century businesses. I build a reputation by adding value to those around me.
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Contact information
Country | New Zealand |
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Personal information
Date of birth | 20 September 1963 |
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Place of birth | USA |
Citizenship | American and New Zealand |
Visa status | Citizen |
Gender identity | Woman |
Marital status | Married |
Employment history
Instructional Designer - Volunteer at Handicap International
October 2011 - presentDesigned an online course using Articulate based on Inclusive Local Development to support global staff working in 60 different countries. An excerpt of the course can be viewed here http://lorrainetaylor.info/?p=658 Full viewing upon request. Volunteer through LINGOs http://ngolearning.org/default.aspx
Address: Head Office Lyon, FranceSecondary Mathematics Teacher at St Peters School
March 2009 - January 2010Taught Mathematics to Year 9 - Year 11 preparing students for the NCEA exams.
Address: Cambridge, New ZealandRelief Teacher at Hamilton Girls High School
January 2009 - December 2009Secondary Mathematics Teacher at Mount Hutt College
January 2007 - December 2007Scholarship Chairperson at American Women's Association
September 2001 - September 2005Managed a team of volunteers that awarded US$20,000 a year to High School seniors.
Address: Dubai, United Arab EmiratesSecondary Geography Teacher LTR at Jumeriah College
April 2004 - June 2004Secondary Mathematics and Geography Teacher, Head of Student Council, Organizer of the House System at Seychelles Independent School
April 1995 - December 1997Taught IGCSE Mathematics and Geography. Assisted in the start up of the school which included developing the activities of the Student Council and implementing the House System.
Address: Mahe Island, SeychellesSecondary Mathematics and Geography Teacher and Head of Humanities at Seychelles International School
November 1990 - June 1993Taught IGCSE Mathematics, Geography and Sociology to Secondary Students.
Address: Mahe Island, SeychellesSecondary Mathematics and Geography Teacher, Instructor Distance English Language Course, at United States Peace Corps
December 1987 - December 1989Taught at Telefomin High School, Papua New Guinea
Address: Washington USAEducation history
Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Education - Secondary Maths and Social Studies at University of Colorado
1981 - 1987Registered Secondary School Teacher endorsed in Social Studies and Mathematics
Address: Boulder, Colorado, USAE-Learning (Post Graduate Diploma in Education) at Massey University
2011 - 2012Communication (Masters Degree in Business Management) at Massey University
2012 - presentCertifications, accreditations and awards
3rd Place Winner, Toastmasters International Speech Contest National Level
2012Placed FIrst at the Club, Area, and Division level for the Toastmasters International Speech Contests providing an opportunity to compete at the National Level.
Awards
Top Student for Scholary Excellence in Management Communication 219.702 (awarded December 2012)
Top Student for Scholary Excellence in Advanced Business Communication 219.703 (awarded August 2013)
Awarded by the College of Business and Administration