James Harold Howden's Page

Subject area expertise

English Writing and Literature, French/English as Second Languages, Western History/Culture, Personal Development, Athletic coaching (especially basketball)

Grade level(s) taught

grades 4 to 6, grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12, post secondary

Present status

Certified/Licensed Educator

Language(s) you can instruct in

English, French

Number of years teaching experience

greater than 20

Skills & Interests

Professional writer (one-time speechwriter to Governor General of Canada), the care and feeding of young men, athletics as a venue for excellence and social development (and fun and fitness), life transitions, reading and writing, all sorts of athletic coaching...

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?

Currently completing five years teaching written and conversational English to university students (plus Western History/Culture) to undergraduate and post-graduate students in Dalian, China. Upon return to Canada summer '14, anticipate working as writer, coach and chief cook/bottle washer.

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):

only interested in receiving information

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:

ANYBODY without borders interests me, and of course I am an educator. I am not in a position to DO much for TWB now, but I like to have my thinking and work stimulated in this way.

I consent to receiving important information including news, publications and invitations to programs and events.

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