Dialectics, asking and answering questions in a communicative style. Coaching is about you, so you will set your own goals, while I will help you achieve them, sometimes assigning optional tasks. I look forward to meeting you. It doesn't matter where you live, coaching is available. My coaching is also available for non-native speakers and English language learners. I am an American who was born in North Carolina.
I have a Doctoral Degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as a lifetime of experience in education. I have worked with people from all over the world. More than 26 years of experience in teaching in America. I have mentored hundreds of people who were/are in Georgia and across the world. Most of my mentees have flourished by accomplishing various goals such as moving to new countries, passing tests, or getting specific jobs. Everyone should set their own personal goals and change them if they should so decide.
The first lesson is not free.
Key Skills
Writing books including academic and fictive texts
Coaching and mentoring
English teacher training as well as TEFL and ESOL preparation
Effective communication and creative problem-solving
Education and Training
Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida, 2005.
Three Master's Degrees: Communication (2015), Literature (2008), and Creative Writing (2006), all from National University, LaJolla, California.
Master's in Education, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, 1993.
Master's in Italian, Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont, 1988.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, The Atlanta College of Art, 1985.
Experience
Communicative English Teacher, Wall Street English, 2015-20
Utilized the communicative method for teaching English
Evaluated students accomplishments
Conducted Interviews
Gave presentations to big groups
Visited banks, computer companies, chemical companies, and schools to give presentations
Public School Teacher at Henry County Schools, Georgia, 2008-2015
High School Teacher at Gwinnett County Schools, 2005-2008
Public School Teacher at Walton County Schools, Loganville and Monroe, Georgia 2001-2005
Public School Teacher at Ware County Schools, Waycross, Georgia, 1994-2001
University Teaching Experiences at: Athens Technical College, Athens, Georgia; Jefferson Technical College; West Virginia Northern Community College
Other experiences: writing books, selling art in galleries, telemarketing, online poetry workshops
Publications
"Parallel Paradigms of Artists and Authors." Paradigms in Theory Construction, 1st ed., Springer, 2012, pp. 91-104.
Brigid, Keeper of the Celtic Hearth, Kindle Books on Amazon, 2011.
(concealed information)
Journal of Constructivist Poetry Collage: Made in Novara. 1st ed., Blurb, San Francisco,
2015.
Avant Garde Poetry Chapbook. 1st ed., Avante-Garde Books, 2009.
Sweeney, Laura G. “Parallel Paradigms of Artists and Authors.” Paradigms in Theory
Construction, 1st ed., Springer, 2012, pp. 91–104.
Irish Giants Poetry Chapbook. 1st ed., Avant-Garde Books, 2010.
Sweeney, Laura G. “Education.” Paradigms in Theory Construction, 1st ed., Springer,
2014, pp. 125–146.
Sweeney, Laura G, et al. “Information Processing.” Paradigms in Theory Construction,
1st ed., Springer, 2014, pp. 341–364.
L'Abate, Luciano, and Laura G Sweeney. “Criteria and Processes in Paradigm
Selection.” Paradigms in Theory Construction, 1st ed., Springer, 2014, pp. 437–445.
Low-Cost Approaches to Promote Physical and Mental Health. Ed L’Abate.
“Applications of Emotional Intelligence to Schools and Workplaces,” 2005. ISBN-13:
978-(concealed information) ISBN-10: (concealed information)
Book Review of “Relational Competence Theory: Research and Mental Health
Applications.” The American Journal of Family Therapy, 39: 1-4, 2011. ISSN: 0192-6187
print.
Fantasy Art by Laura Gael Sweeney. 1st ed., Blurb, 2015.
Discover Courtly Love through Shakespeare. Atlanta: Avant-Garde Books, 2009. ISBN:
978-(concealed information)
Research on Writing Approaches in Mental Health, edited by Luciano L’Abate and
Laura Sweeney. Yorkshire, England: Emerald Group Publishing Limited, (Later published
by Brill Publishers) 2011. ISBN-13: 978-(concealed information)
The Book of Scams: How to Fool People Most of the Time, Sometimes, or Never. 1st ed.,
Avant-Garde Books, 2011.
Literary Witches and Solitary Women as Role Models: Capstone Project. 1st ed.,
Lulu.com, 2010.
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