Tap into each student's deep, intrinsic motivation to succeed
Have you ever heard a student say: "Why do I have to take this course? It's not even in my major. I'm never going to use this stuff anyway."
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Academic Breakthrough answers that question honestly and students finally get it.
✔ Students discover how the courses they're struggling with are connected to their hearts’ desires and hopes for the future.
✔ My approach helps all students, especially those at-risk for failing.
✔ My approach produces generous returns in qualitative (attitudinal) and quantitative (academic performance) results.
"But we already have Developmental Studies,
University 101,
First Year Experience Seminars,
and Academic Success Centers.
Doesn't this cover the same ground?"
No. Academic Breakthrough addresses niche areas that partially or totally fall outside of most of these programs.
My materials help students “buy in” to each and every course they take by helping them see how the course objectives in the syllabi can align with their life and career goals.
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Improved student performance and understanding of competencies gained builds the value of a college education as students advance through college and move into their professional careers.
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Might this not improve student loyalty to the alma mater that translates into greater numbers of alumni joining your alumni association, and more becoming donors to the college endowment and mission?
How I Know This Works
These are the changes I experienced in my own history survey and developmental studies classes:
Outcomes for students:
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✔ motivation
✔ readiness to learn
✔ enjoyment of the learning process
✔ greater academic performance
✔ learning of course content and core competencies
✔ understanding of course relevancy and how to apply the course content in life after college
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Outcomes for faculty:
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✔ renewed excitement for one's topic
✔ renewed enjoyment for teaching
✔ more creativity in curriculum development
✔ better student evaluations
Possible outcomes for the college:
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✔ increased retention rates
✔ higher graduation rates
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The credentials & broad experience I draw on for helping students see career applications for all their learning experiences:
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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I have a combination of experience in
1.) academics and public education,
2.) business, sales, marketing, financial planning, and financial education.
I have worked in both the public and private sectors.
Early on, I also trained for and explored careers in both law enforcement and elite units of the military.
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CURRENT & PAST CREDENTIALS:
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BA & MAT, History
Cognate study in Anthropology, Archaeology, & Education
RIAA, IAR & RWI professional designations in
* investment planning
* financial education in the workplace
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Securities and Insurance Licenses
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EXPERIENCE:
Adjunct Instructor:
History
Developmental Studies
The School of Education
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Public School Teacher:
Social Studies Department, Middle School & High School
Private online Tutor in History
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Outside sales, Financial Services
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Business development & ownership:
a brokerage firm, a tutoring business, online art stores, & this project
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Sales Manager, Marketing Dept., SCETV:
marketing educational programing to colleges & TV stations in the Public Broadcasting System​
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Retail management & sales of clothing & equipment for outdoor adventures
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Military training via
the Marine Officer Candidate program
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