Richard J. "Rich" Wersinger

Teaching  Experience

1999—2005 - Instructor, Heald College, Portland, Oregon.

Courses include Algebra (M011 & M113), Computer Technology I (C111), Database Management (D221), Introduction to Computer Software (D104), Word Processing (W102), Graphics and Presentation Seminar (D202), Integrated Business Environments (B215), Applications for Computer Technicians (C210), Keyboarding (OS101), Professional Document Production (CA215), Web Page Development (D225), and Internet Studies (C245). Lead Instructor for C245. Microsoft Office 97. Office 2000, and Office XP campus resource.

Honored by the "Director's Service Award" in recognition of "all the hard work, dedication and efforts in support of all students and staff," Fall Quarter 2000. Honored as Instructor of the Quarter, Summer 2000. Honored by my students with the prestigious "Student Droppings Award," Summer 2000. Twice honored as Teacher of the Month.

Workshop presenter, Heald May 2000 Conference; "He Dances in Class. Does Instructor Enthusiasm Matter?"

1986-2000

15+ years expert user of PC and Macintosh software applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, desktop databases, E-mail, and Internet browsers.

1998-1999

Developed and taught Introduction to Computers and Windows 95; Microsoft Office 97 Word and Excel (Introductory to Advanced) classes in the Washington State University - Vancouver Software Applications Certification program.

1998

Founded RJW Computer Training in Southwest Washington.

1986-1998

On-the-job coaching of professional colleagues in productive use of Windows 95 and Macintosh software applications.

1982-1984

Instructed Royal Saudi Naval Forces Officers in shipboard management and maintenance systems.

Family Matters

Loving husband of Carol

Loving Dad of daughter Jennifer Marie, and son-in-law Kim.

Loving Step-Dad of daughter Mary, and son-in-law Jonathan.
Proud and loving Grandpa to Alexander Caleb and Asher Tobias.

Every year in late September or early October, I try to make my way to a Gathering of Men at the Buffalo Gap Camp in Capon Bridge, West Virginia. There I seek to renew and revitalize myself, while I strengthen my connections to people very important in my life.

I designed and am Webmaster of the Gathering of Men Web site.

Updated: 03-Dec-2005