How to Teach Like a Pro

I wrote this book because when I got my first Community College Continuing Education teaching gig I didn't know where to turn to get help. I'd never taught in a classroom before and was terrified about screwing up. I got a lot of support from my College but there was a gap in practical advice and help in how to teach. After 2 years, 6 courses and 90%+ Student approval ratings, I developed a teaching system for people like me: Working full time, teaching part time, with no previous experience. The 'Side Hustle' is in the news. Older workers in a volatile economy looking to supplement our incomes as we move into semi-retirement years. We're not ready to retire yet...maybe we'll never retire. In any case Part time teaching is great way to make the transition. Plus, teaching Adults enrolled in Continuing Education programs is very rewarding. I get to share my knowledge and expertise helping them learn skills that will help them in their careers very directly. This book is designed to be your step-by-step guide to help you teach more professionally. It will save you time, allow you to manage your classes better, grade more efficiently and fairly and provide your students with better value. You'll find tips and hints highlighted throughout the book along with illustrations on how to set up your student communication, class preparation, where and how to find additional resources. Plus you will get my 'secret sauce', my Master Grading Spreadsheet that has saved me 50% of the time I used to take to grade assignments.