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Shirley

Script Evangelist

My goal as a young student was to become a teacher. As fate would have it, I became an early-adopter for using computers in the graphic arts and printing industry, and ended up teaching in the industry rather than in the classroom. From 1997 to 2007 I worked for a software development company, traveling extensively teaching automation techniques and programming for the newspaper industry. From there I have worked on specific projects such as catalog and book production. As the information ag...

Adobe Flash


Adobe Illustrator


Adobe InDesign


Adobe Photoshop


computer programming

I have been programming computers since the mid-1970's. Languages used include PostScript (to version 2), BASIC, VisualBasic (to version 6.0), AppleScript, ExtendScript, JavaScript, ActionScript 3, iOS (xCode and Swift). Created curriculum and trained classes in VisualBasic, AppleScript, ExtendScript, and SQL (Sybase) for the newspaper industry for ten years. Markup languages include HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and XML. I also have some experience using XSLT.


desktop publishing

I have received a Special Teaching Certificate for Graphic Arts for Arizona Community College based on industry recommendation. Pioneered Desktop Publishing since "day one." Instructed employees and clients in various positions as Production Manager, Technical Lead, and Automation Engineer. For ten years developed curriculum and taught automation techniques to the newspaper industry. Recognized by Adobe as Community Professional. Enjoy helping students discover their potential in a hands-on environment.


elementary math


elementary science


general computer

I have been working with computers since "day one." My focus, until 2007 was primarily for print production. With consumer demand moving toward web and electronic devices, my focus has concentrated more on converting print documents to web standards (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript) as well as creating web pages using Dreamweaver and Business Catalyst. I am currently using Adobe DPS Single Edition, iBooks Author, and XCode5 to publish to iPad and iPhone. For ePub and Kindle .mobi, I add custom CSS to InDesign's export to ePub. For word processing I use Adobe InCopy, MicrosoftWord, and TextEdit. Other applications I use regularly include: Photoshop, Illustrator, and Painter.


HTML


Macintosh


reading


spelling


vocabulary


web design


graphic design


JavaScript


Animation


Linda C. from Provo, UT

I appreciate that she can come to my location of work and complies with my evening availability. She is tutoring me in Indesign and helped me with programs and short cuts. She has taken the time to outline and send me a link of all the info we went over, which when I opened, was amazed of how much we discussed.


Hunter R. from Provo, UT

Shirley is an amazing tutor. I started looking for a tutor for my web development class. I couldn't have found a better tutor. Her lessons are well planned out and she always has exercises that go well with the topic you are learning. She helps even you when you're struggling and is always available to email, she responds very promptly. I highly recommend her to anyone.


Sophie L. from Sugar Land, TX

Shirley always prepares the teaching according to the textbook of my son. I appreciate her help very much. She is very knowledgeable.