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howardcc.edu/ConEd 443-518-1700 Summer 2018 31 One-on-One Business English Tutoring at HCC Improve Your English to Excel in Your Career Is there some part of your English that is holding you back at work? Is the schedule for regular business Eng- lish classes inconvenient for you? One-on-one business English tutoring is the answer for you! Tailor learning to your individual needs by work- ing one-on-one with an experienced business Eng- lish teacher to address specific language problems, such as writing or pronunciation. Use your unique linguistic and cultural back- ground, education, and work experience as tools to improve your English. Learn on a schedule that fits your busy life. Study at HCC or at your workplace. For more information, visit howardcc.edu/businessen- glishtutoring, email BusinessEnglish@howardcc.edu, or call 443-518-1680. English Language Center Hickory Ridge Building, Room 200 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044 English as a Second Language How Americans Think: Surviving the Workplace *Business & Professional Certificate* (Level 4+) e purpose of this hybrid course is for advanced level ESL learners to examine cultural differences and their impact in the workplace. Students will gain an understanding of how Americans think and how this affects different aspects of the job such as communication, employee relationships, and teamwork. Students will also examine their own per - sonal and cultural beliefs in relation to work and how this impacts their "survival" in the workplace. Finally, students will learn strategies for developing cultural intelligence and cultural competence. e students will utilize online videos, selected readings and research, activities, and discussions. $260. Course #YE-788 HYBRID Tue 6:30pm-9:30pm May 15-Jun 28 Intermediate Computer Skills for College and Career NEW! (Level 2+) Improve your computer abilities while learning English. You will learn the beginning computer skills you will need to work in an office. Learn to use computer applications like Microso Word, Excel and PowerPoint to create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Improve your internet skills as you learn to research jobs. is course will also help you improve your English reading, writing, listen- ing and speaking skills. Free tuition; material fees collected during registration. Tue, Wed, Thu 6:30pm-9:30pm May 15-Jun 28 Jay Linn has been a teacher with the English Language Center for three years, and in that time, he has become an invaluable contributor to the program. Jay is, first and foremost, a wonderful teacher. His students love him. His packed classes always have a waiting list and his student evaluations are uniformly outstanding, describing him as "amazing," "energetic," "joyful," "dynamic," and "fun"—assessments his colleagues enthusiastically endorse. In addition, Jay is always here and ready to serve his students; he oen arrives at 7:30 a.m. to prepare for his lessons and stays until his last student leaves at 9:15 p.m. Jay is very concerned about his students and works hard to make sure they are accurately placed and moving toward their goals. In addition to being a powerhouse instructor, Jay is also a valuable contributor to the other work we do in the ELC. He worked hard and under deadline to help develop the curriculum for the Health Care Interpreters Program and proposed, then developed one of the most popular ELC Business English classes, How Americans ink. is successful class and curriculum led to an opportunity to represent HCC as a workshop facilitator for the leadership of the Seventh Day Adventists organization. Jay also does wonderful work behind the scenes. He regularly serves as an advisor during registration and he is a mentor for newly hired adjunct faculty. Overall, Jay is a great benefit to the ELC program. We are lucky to have him on our faculty! Each year, Howard Community College (HCC) presents Inspiring Faculty Awards to recognize and honor faculty who exemplify HCC's values of innovation, nurturing, sustainability, partnerships, integrity, respect, excellence, and service. They are exceptional teachers, with a recognized commitment to the intellectual and creative life of the college, and inspire others to high standards of excellence, civility, and professionalism. 2017-2018 Continuing Education Inspiring Faculty of the Year Jay Linn Adjunct Instructor, English Language Center