Stephen Thergesen

About Stephen Thergesen

I am recently retired with 20 years of experience as an information technologist, 10 years of experience as an adult educator specializing in English as a second language (ESL), and a lifetime love of language (reading, writing, speaking, linguistics) and history. As an adult educator specializing in ESL, I taught English in the classroom to post-secondary international students preparing for admission to North American higher education institutions; home tutored a resettled refugee; and tutored and mentored a global array of non-native English learners in their efforts to gain admission to English-speaking higher education institutions, interview for positions with English-speaking multinational corporations, and prepare for relocation or resettlement in English-speaking countries. I also volunteered for editing projects for brand-name and independent publishers of ESL teaching materials. As an information technologist, I co-developed a web-based, online, publicly accessible, statewide, multi-type library network; co-developed and published a K-12 academic standards and performance assessment CD-ROM and companion website; developed content and training for, promoted, and administered a state agency website; staffed a state legislative information technology professional development group and managed a bibliographic research database; and administered and supported legacy office automation systems as both a customer and a vendor representative. My hobbies/interests include: astronomy, genealogy, geography, history, language learning, music, mythology/folklore, philosophy, psychology, and more.

Experience

1. Classroom Aide

   Northampton Community College

   Dec 2023 — Present · Bethlehem, PA, US

   ESL tutoring

Education

• Computer Sharing Services Institute

  Associate of Arts (A.A.), Computer Programming, Specific Applications

  1983 — 1983

• Jones International University

  M.Ed., Adult Education

  2008 — 2009

• Denver Academy of Court Reporting

  Stenography, English, Law, Health

  2004 — 2007

• Rutgers University

  B.A., Biochemistry

  1975 — 1980