Sign Language Teacher & Tutor: Doc Howard
Private lessons, classes in ALVIN, TEXAS, United States.
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Profile of Doc Howard
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Date: August 30, 2012
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The Basics
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Doc Howard
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| Self-study lessons:
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No online lessons
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ALVIN |
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TEXAS |
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Teaching
Tutoring
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Live in person
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Program Summary
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| Class sizes available: |
Private Lessons
2-3 students
4-8 students
9 or more students
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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Grammar
Conversation
Business
Test Preparation
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Teaching Approach
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Basic Signs and Signing Communication are taught in a unique and visual manner through conversation and storytelling. ASL will come to life as a beautiful visual form of expressive communication and witness. These classes are intended to help you understand the background, culture and communication styles of the deaf and hard of hearing. There will be various resources available that further explain in-depth various aspects of the deaf culture as well as language usage
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Program Description
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ASL I 4:30-6:00- A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history & culture. ASL has been documented as an incredible way to increase eye to hand coordination; language development; visual comprehension ; and cognitive thinking skills. Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the workshop. Additional classes and workshops are offered for any participant who wishes to learn more. This class is open to all home-schooler s and any other interested youth of all ages. This class is accredited as a foreign language class and provides efficient practice at a level that would provide knowledge and comprehension for Advanced Placement or Credit by Exam at the High School level. Cost: $45pp
ASL II 6:00-7:30-A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history & culture in a way that gives a clear understanding of morphemes, use of space, glossing, and conceptual delivery. Basic to Advance Signs; Facial and Body Language; Interpreting vs. Transliterati ng; Ethics; and Signing Communication are taught in a unique and visual manner through the interpretatio n of the poetic message of songs. ASL has been documented as an incredible way to increase eye to hand coordination; language development; visual comprehension ; and cognitive thinking skills. At this level, ASL will come to life as a beautiful visual form of expressive communication and witness. This class is accredited as a foreign language class and provides efficient practice at a level that would provide knowledge and comprehension for Advanced Placement or Credit by Exam. Certificates of Completion and transcript will be awarded at the conclusion of the workshop. Additional classes and workshops are offered for any participant who wishes to learn more. Cost: $45pp
ASL III 7:30-8:30-A class that teaches the understanding of the manual language and its history & culture in a way that gives a clear understanding of it as a Language. Most deaf and hard of hearing individuals are happy to explain their preferred communication style as well as their unique backgrounds. The deaf culture is ethnocentric in nature, centered around sign language and relationships among one another. Unlike other cultures, the Deaf culture is not associated with any native land but, rather it is a global culture. Although by some, deafness maybe viewed as a disability, the Deaf-World sees itself as a language minority. Throughout the years, many accomplishmen ts have been achieved by deaf people. To name the most famous, Ludwig van Beethoven and Thomas Alva Edison were both deaf and contributed great works to culture.
A t this level, ASL will come to life as a beautiful visual form of communication with vast historical and cultural significance. Additional classes and workshops are offered for any participant who wishes to learn more.
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Teaching Experience
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I am fluent and teach all levels of ASL. I use the language with family, friends and clients in my coaching and therapy practice. I was adjunct for Deaf Christian University and President of United Methodist Congress for the Deaf Southeast Region from 1999 to 2005. I currently am the Deaf Ministry Lay Leader and ASL interpreter for First Methodist Houston Downtown and have been appointed to the Deaf Advisory Council for the Department of Disabilities in the Houston Mayor's office.
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Teacher Training
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A.A. in Visually Aided Learning/Art Therapy - University of Houston
Deaf Education Certification /Internship - University of Texas Speech and Hearing Institute
Ph .D. Visually Aided Learning/Art Therapy/Anima tion; USC;Los Angelos,CA
B .S. & M.S. in Educational Development - Steward University; Zebulon, GA
Ed.D. Special Education Program/Curri culum Development - Concordia University; Austin, TX
MA & Psy.D. Social and Behavioral Psychology Regis University ; Washington,D. C.
NHP/ND. Orthomolecula r Psychology/Na turopathy Trinity College of Natural Medicine ; Warsaw, IN
Certifica tion in Adolescent Educational Counseling and Mentoring - P.C.U.;Pensic ola,FL
Certif ication in Creative IQ Development and Creative Problem Solving - T.A.M.U.;Coll ege Station,TX
C ertification in Creative Educational Technology in the Classroom - U.C.L.A.
Cer tification in Professional Coaching – Center for Coaching Certification /ICF member
Maste r Level Certification in ASL
Member – International Coaching Federation
M ember - Greater Houston Interpreters for the Deaf
Member - Greater Houston Religious Interpreters Network
Memb er - Texas Society of Interpreters to the Deaf
Member - National Association of the Deaf
Member - Texas Association of the Deaf
Member – Registry of Interpreters to the Deaf #64286
Membe r - National Association of Secondary School Administrator s
Member - American Business Women’s Association
Member - American Psychology Association
Member - American College for the Advancement of Medicine
Mem ber - American Association of Naturopathic Physicians
M ember - National Association of Women Business Owners- Houston Chapter
Memb er - Alvin Economic Development Committee
Me mber - Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce
Mem ber - Mental Health Association of Fort Bend
Member - Alvin Business Women’s Association
Member - National Association for the Self-Employed
Member - Texas Home School Association
Member - National Private School Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Payment Policy - Refund if a request is made within 48 hours of the first class.
Tut oring payments are made in session groups starting with 6 for $300.00.
I have experienced a profound hearing loss and have lived within the Deaf Community and Culture.
I have High Functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder, so I am more "in tune" with specific learning styles that other teachers would not.
I can travel to any place in the Houston Metropolitan Area if there is a group of 10 or more.
I have ongoing Monday night classes in Downtown Houston.
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Cost of Lessons
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Class tuition is $45 for the duration of the class. For example, current classes are scheduled once a week, for 12 weeks. Tutoring is $50 an hour 1/2 one-on-one. Workshops in any location; for groups of 10 or more are $75 per person fora minimum of 5 hours and a maximum of 8.
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