Learning Timeline

By RuthAW
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    Music instruction prior to college

    Private Piano lessons beginning in childhood (approximately 1986) and continuing into college
    Playing the flute beginning in elementary school (approximately 1988) into college
    Playing the flute in marching and symphonic band.
    Also learned to compose, arrange, and tranpose. Both Traditional and Experiential Learning
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    Writing

    Beginning in approximately 1987, I began creative writing as a hobby. I have continued this pursuit through the years. I enjoy writing short stories and longer works and journaling. I have also began researching and writing about current events and issues. Experiential Learning
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    Volunteer

    Safford Care Center
    Safford, AZ
    Organized and participated in singing group Experiential Learning
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    Computers

    Took computer courses at Eastern Arizona College, where I learned to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet, etc. I have continued to use these and other programs for school, work, and personal use. Both Traditional and Experiential Learning
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    Eastern Arizona College

    Associate of Arts, Music
    Other coursework in: Psychology, Computers, Creative Writing Traditional Learning
  • Associate of Arts, Music

    Graduated from Eastern Arizona College with an Associate of Arts in Music.
    (3.581 Cumulative GPA)
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    Northern Arizona University

    Bachelor of Science (Major in Psychology, Minor in Music)
    Other coursework in: Speech Communication, Creative Writing Traditional Learning
  • Bachelor of Science, Psychology

    Graduated Magna Cum Laude
    Northern Arizona University
    (3.82 Cumulative GPA)
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    Sales Floor

    Deseret Industries
    Tucson, AZ
    Cashiering, customer service, organizing merchandise Experiential Learning
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    Northern Arizona University

    Master of Education, Counseling-Human Relations
    Other coursework in: Communicating in Instructional Environments (undergraduate course) Traditional Learning
  • Master of Education, Counseling-Human Relations

    Graduated with Distinction
    Northern Arizona University
    (3.92 Cumulative GPA)
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    Senior Caregiver

    Home Instead Senior Care
    Tucson, AZ
    Caregiver and companion for seniors (including those with Alzheimer’s) Experiential Learning
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    Title I and AIMS Tutor

    Principal Tutoring and Consulting Services
    Tucson, AZ
    Tutoring elementary through high school students Experiential Learning
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    Title I and AIMS Tutor

    A Road 2 Learning
    Tucson, AZ
    Tutoring elementary through high school students Experiential Learning
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    Substitute Teacher

    Express Employment Professionals
    Tucson, AZ
    Substitute teaching Experiential Learning
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    Title I and AIMS Tutor

    Sure Prep Learning
    Tucson, AZ
    Tutoring middle and high school students Experiential Learning
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    Substitute Teacher

    Graham County School Districts
    Thatcher, Pima, and Safford, AZ
    Substitute teaching Experiential Learning
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    Family History Research

    Learning about my family history; researching censuses, church records, land records, vital records, etc.
    Learning about history associated with when my ancestors lived.
    Learning about places they lived (PA, NJ, DE, etc.)
    Experiential Learning
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    Senior Caregiver

    Private Client
    Thatcher, AZ
    Caregiver and companion for woman with Alzheimer’s Experiential Learning
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    Online courses

    The Emerging Future: Technology Issues and Trends
    Thinking Outside the Box: Creative Entrepreneurship
    Decision Skills: Power Tools to Build Your Life
    Discover Your Value
    Both Traditional and Experiential Learning