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Scott Dreyer MA<\/h1>\nScott Dreyer MA<\/h1>\nVinton, Virginia USA<\/p>\n
Coming from a family that includes teachers, professors, and principals, teaching is in my DNA. I made the decision to become a teacher in 1983 when I was a freshman at the College of William and Mary. As a college student, I got my first teaching experience leading some small-group Bible studies. My first formal teaching experience came in 1986, as a college senior, when I taught intensive German 101 drill classes to other William and Mary students. I earned my Virginia teaching license in 1987 for both history and German, and I have been teaching ever since! I love using words and ideas to help people develop their minds and lives. As a new teacher, I decided “my students are mature enough to handle the truth,” so I try to “Tell it like it is” in my classes and be real. I seek to help my students “connect the dots” between what they learn in class and apply in real life. <\/p>\n
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Education:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Fort Hayes State University<\/strong>, 2019-2020 GPA 4.0<\/p>\n Six Graduate-level credits, in history and entrepreneurship<\/p>\n (These bring me to 18 graduate-level history classes, qualifying me to teach dual-enrollment history.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n University of Virginia at Wise<\/strong> and Virginia Tech<\/strong>, 2005-2007 GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n Fifteen Graduate-level history credits, via Teaching American History Federal Grant<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Azusa Pacific University<\/strong>, 1996<\/p>\n M. A. in Social Science: Human Resources Leadership GPA: 3.8<\/p>\n <\/p>\n College of William and Mary<\/strong>, 1987<\/p>\n B. A. Major: History Minor: Secondary Education GPA: 3.4<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Junior Year Abroad, Westf\u00e4lische Wilhelms-Universit\u00e4t<\/strong>, M\u00fcnster, Germany, 1985-1986<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Virginia Teaching License <\/strong>since 1987, Endorsements in history and German PreK-12<\/p>\n Fluent in German<\/strong> and Mandarin Chinese<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Teaching and Administrative Experience:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Dreyer Academy LLC<\/strong>, Roanoke, VA (2008-present)<\/p>\n President and CEO<\/p>\n Recruit, teach, and retain students via the Internet worldwide, or in person<\/p>\n Select curriculum and oversee growing team of professional teachers who teach and inspire our students<\/p>\n Provide home, high school, and college placement in the US.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Parkway Christian Academy<\/strong>, Roanoke, VA (2010-2014)<\/p>\n Honors US history-Grade 11 (I pioneered this program)<\/p>\n English as a Second Language-Grades 8-12 (I pioneered this program; 2013-2014)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Patrick Henry High School<\/strong>, Roanoke, VA<\/p>\n Center for the Humanities-Grade 9 (Non-western history, 1999-2009)<\/p>\n Center for the Humanities-Grade 10 (AP European History, 2009-2010)<\/p>\n 20th Century European Totalitarianism: (history elective I crafted, 2005-2010)<\/p>\n Bible as Literature (2007-2008)<\/p>\n Public Speaking (2001-2002)<\/p>\n Mentor for new faculty member<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Chin Min College<\/strong>, Miaoli, Taiwan (1997-1999)<\/p>\n Lecturer, English Conversation and Writing, Applied Foreign Languages Department<\/p>\n <\/p>\n National Experimental High School–Bilingual Department<\/strong> (NEHS), Hsinchu, Taiwan (1992-1997)<\/p>\n (Now called International Bilingual School at Hsinchu Science Park<\/strong> — IBSH)<\/p>\n Social Studies instructor and College Advisor<\/p>\n Council of Administrators of Taiwan Expatriate Schools (CATES)<\/p>\n Third Grade Homeroom, English, Social Studies Teacher (1992-1993) <\/p>\n Elementary ESL Instructor (part-time: 1997-1999)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Hsinchu Presbyterian Bible College<\/strong>, Hsinchu, Taiwan (1990-1992)<\/p>\n English instructor<\/p>\n Once or twice per semester asked to give a message to the entire student body in chapel, which I did in Mandarin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Jordan\u2019s Language School<\/strong>, Hsinchu, Taiwan (1989-1990)<\/p>\n Academic Director (Responsible for hiring and evaluating foreign and Taiwanese teachers, scheduling classes, and teaching English, children through adult. I was also the main liason between the American teachers and Taiwanese school owners.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Henrico High School<\/strong>, Richmond, VA (1987-1989)<\/p>\n German language and U.S. history instructor; German Club sponsor<\/p>\n <\/p>\n College of William and Mary<\/strong>, Williamsburg, VA (1986-1987)<\/p>\n German language 101X drill instructor<\/p>\n I taught approx. 8-10 other W&M students 4 hours per week, to give them intensive Grammar drills to match their classroom instruction. Met with a German professor about once a week to give feedback and receive instruction on what to teach in the upcoming week. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Continuing Professional Development:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Developing own online ESL business<\/strong>, catering to Chinese speakers learning English, (2008-present)<\/p>\n Studied Eighteen Credits, Master\u2019s level history<\/strong>, University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Fort Hayes State University.<\/p>\n Courses<\/strong>: The Geography of Slavery; Early Virginia History through Courthouse Records; Appalachia\u2019s Civil War; The Economy of Colonial America; The Trans-Atlantic World; U.S. Civil Rights Movement, Civil Rights in Virginia and U.S. History, 2005-2007, GPA: 4.0<\/p>\n Learned to Create Online Digital History Narratives, using primary documents. Part of Teaching American History Grant. www.primaryaccess.org<\/p>\n Envisioned, Proposed, and Taught history elective, 20th Century European Totalitarianism<\/strong>. Semester-long Survey course of Communism and Nazism. Aligned with history and English SOLs. No textbook; students read four novels. 2005-2010<\/p>\n Participated in monthly Teaching American History Grant Workshops and Lectures,<\/strong> Roanoke Higher Education Center, 2005-2007<\/p>\n Former Member, Organization of American Historians<\/strong> (OAH), American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages<\/strong> (ACTFL), and Virginia Association of the Gifted<\/strong> (VAG)<\/p>\n Curriculum Implementation Workshop<\/strong> for Social Studies Teachers<\/p>\n College of William and Mary \u2014 Center for Gifted Education; Williamsburg, VA<\/p>\n Participated in their Curricular Pilot Program, 2002<\/p>\n Southwest Virginia Writing Project<\/strong>, Teacher Consultant, 2000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Professional Awards and Honors:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Authored Write like a Champion<\/em><\/strong> (\u7f8e\u570b\u8001\u5e2b\u6559\u4f60\u5beb\u51fa\u597d\u82f1\u6587,) Chinese-English textbook to help Chinese speakers write better English. Number 1 bestseller and 2008 \u201cBook of the Year\u201d in the foreign language category,<\/strong> www.books.com.tw<\/a>. Currently sold in the People\u2019s Republic of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and worldwide at amazon.com<\/a> and yesasia.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Seven-time guest to Roanoke City Public Schools\u2019 Scholar Mentor Banquet<\/strong>, where honor graduates invite one outstanding staff member from their school career, (2003-2010)<\/p>\n Invited to Taiwan to tutor<\/strong>, (for 8 summers in 2005, 2007-2013)<\/p>\n My employer provided airfare, lodging, and ground transportation for my family of six so I could tutor his children and other relatives English, geography, and history. I also organized and taught summer ESL or SAT camps for children and teens.<\/p>\n McGlothlin Teaching Award; semi-finalist<\/strong>, February 2005 and February 2007<\/p>\n National Board for Professional Teaching Standards<\/strong>; passed on first attempt, 2003<\/p>\n Only 1% of Virginia teachers have achieved this degree<\/p>\n Published Poem,<\/strong> \u201cThe Click of a Shutter,\u201d in The Journal of the Virginia Writing Project<\/p>\n Spring 2001<\/p>\n Teacher of the Year,<\/strong> National Experimental High School, (1996-1997)<\/p>\n First time a foreign (i.e. non-Chinese) or Bilingual Department instructor received this distinction<\/p>\n Consulted and observed by a committee of scholars<\/strong> reforming the teaching of geography in Taiwan, the Republic of China, 1997<\/p>\n Inducted into Honor Societies for W&M students of history, German, and education<\/strong>, (1987)<\/p>\n Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at William and Mary, Military Order of the World Wars<\/strong> Award (1985)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Volunteer Service to the Community:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Started and led Sunday School classes<\/strong>, Parkway House of Prayer, (2014, 2017-present)<\/p>\n Started and led weekly Parents\u2019 Prayer Group<\/strong>, Youth Group Volunteer, Parkway House of Prayer, (2014)<\/p>\n Public speaker and Bible teacher<\/strong> at Men\u2019s breakfasts, Upward Basketball games, Wednesday night Bible studies, and Senior Adult luncheon, Cave Spring Baptist Church, (2005-2012)<\/p>\n Pioneered and Pastored the Roanoke Chinese Church<\/strong>, the first and only Chinese church in the Roanoke Valley; coordinated with people from Mainland China, Taiwan, and the US. Led the leadership team and prepared and delivered weekly sermons in Mandarin Chinese, (2007-2011)<\/p>\n Co-taught Parenting\/Marriage Enrichment classes<\/strong>, Grandin Court Church, (2003-2004)<\/p>\n Served on Steering Committee of Roanoke Chinese Association<\/strong>, (2000-2002)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Conferences and Presentations:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Promote, organize, and teach free ESL presentation classes<\/strong> via Skype and zoom. Roanoke, VA, but delivered worldwide, (2010-present)<\/p>\n Created and delivered Teach like a Champion! Workshop<\/strong> for new teachers, Roanoke City Public Schools. Roanoke, VA, (2009)<\/p>\n Virginia Council for the Social Studies<\/strong> Conference, Roanoke, VA, (2005)<\/p>\n Virginia Association of the Gifted<\/strong> Conference. Williamsburg, VA, (2005)<\/p>\n Advanced Placement Conference<\/strong>, Human Geography. Williamsburg, VA, (2001)<\/p>\n National Association of Gifted Children<\/strong>, Albuquerque, NM, (1999)<\/p>\n ETS College Board Tour and Summer Institute<\/strong>, University of North Carolina, (1996) (self-funded)<\/p>\n East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools<\/strong> (EARCOS) Counselors\u2019 Conference,<\/p>\n Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, (1996) (largely self-funded)<\/p>\n Central East Asia Regional Conference of Schools<\/strong> (CERCOS) conference, \u201cIn Touch with China,\u201d Hong Kong (self-funded)<\/p>\n Presented workshop, \u201cTeaching Culture in a Culturally-Diverse Classroom,\u201d<\/strong> 1995<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Multi-Cultural Credentials:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Have worked with students who are African-American, Asian-American, Latino, Malaysian, Spanish, German, Bosnian, Canadian, Haitian, as well as Chinese who grew up in South Africa, Ecuador, Guatemala, Brazil, Paraguay, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Britain, and the Dominican Republic. Have a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, bilingual family.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Personal:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Grateful father<\/strong> of four wonderful, bilingual children<\/p>\n Maintain bilingual home:<\/strong> English and Mandarin Chinese<\/p>\n Taken my family to every state east of the Mississippi River (completed Summer 2006)<\/p>\n Have traveled to 48 states and over 30 countries and territories<\/strong><\/p>\n Circled the world<\/strong> (including the legendary Trans-Siberian Railroad<\/strong>), (1991)<\/p>\n Avid Reader<\/strong><\/p>\n Keen Writing<\/strong>, Public Speaking<\/strong>, and Vocabulary<\/strong> Skills<\/p>\n 2nd Place in Virginia<\/strong> AAA Extemporaneous Speaking, (1982-1983)<\/p>\n Amateur \u201cHam\u201d Radio<\/strong>, General Class, KA4YPW<\/p>\n Eagle Scout<\/strong> & Order of the Arrow<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Scott Dreyer MA Vinton, Virginia USA Personal Statement Coming from a family that includes teachers, professors, and principals, teaching is in my DNA. 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