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Thank you for visiting my online writing portfolio. This page showcases some content that I have created as a Spanish teacher and writing clips that I have published for various professional and student organizations over the past ten years. My clips include lessons, newspaper stories and columns, blog entries, research papers, press releases, and fundraising proposals. Due to my versatility as a writer, I am confident that my skills can be used to contribute to and help achieve the goals of your organization.
Note: The CFDP Blog and Oct. 2010 - 2012 Duquesne Duke article links have gone bad. I am in the process of updating them.
My relevant employment/work history:
--Spanish Teacher, Baldwin High School, 2016 - present
--Construction Reporter, Technology Publishing Company, 2013 - 2015
--Blogger, Cameroon Football Development Program (CFDP), 2012 - 2013
--Communications Intern, The Bravo Group, 2012
--News/Sports Reporter, The Duquesne Duke (University Newspaper), 2009 - 2012
--Student of International Relations, Spanish Language/Literature, Journalism, Duquesne University, 2008 - 2012
Find me on the Web:
--Read my blog from Cameroon, Africa: www.mongoball.blogspot.com
--See my photoblog from Europe: www.euroblogdodds.blogspot.com
--Connect with me on Linked-In: www.linkedin.com/in/williamdodds
--Follow me on Twitter @dodds4president
Teaching
This is a true story that I wrote in "simple Spanish" for my Spanish 3 students at Baldwin High School to help them learn the four actions of the preterite tense.
This is a lesson in English about the history and evolution of the "forms of treatment," or "you forms," of Spanish.
This Spanish lesson is based around a story that I wrote "simple Spanish" for my Spanish 2 students to help them learn about four types of reflexive actions in the preterite tense.
This lesson teaches Spanish vocabulary, first and second person verb conjugation, syntax, synalepha, and null-subject language through the song "Tuyo" by Brazilian artist Rodrigo Amarante.
This lesson teaches students about "verbs like gustar" in Spanish using the song "Me gustas tú" by Manu Chao.
El Fútbol
Blog Stories for Others
In light of Veterans Day, Bravo would like to use today's blog post to honor all those who have served in the United States military and thank them for their dedication to protecting our country. Veterans Day was first proclaimed on November 11, 1919 by then-President Woodrow Wilson as Armistice Day in remembrance of the...
If Kim Whetsell was a guy, I'd bump her fist because she's as cool as a dude. She's composed, chillin', and she gave me half of her rueben sandwich for lunch today. It's all explained by her great taste in music. "Hip-hop is my guilty pleasure," says Kim.
When you sit in an office for eight hours every day at the same seat, at the same desk, with the same people around you, you get used to the regularities of your surrounding environment. Naturally, you become attentive to detail and observant of small changes.
Smallman Street Deli is a small, locally owned deli right around the corner from Bravo Group's Pittsburgh office in the city's Strip District, where Bill, Matt, Kim, and I frequently go to get a take-out lunch. The deli offers both large-scale catering services and sells individual meals from a menu that features a variety of...
About: Pittsburgh The history of Pittsburgh dates back to June, 2010 when the Bravo Group opened an office here. The arrival of the firm in Pittsburgh brought in thousands of jobs and attracted new, cutting edge businesses to a region previously deemed uninhabitable. Just kidding. Pittsburgh dates way farther back than 2010.
Like many other college students, recent graduates, and interns around the country, Sam, Minette, and I are developing perhaps the most important set of skills we need as young people new to the professional world: The ability to interview well for a job. One's ability to interview well is crucial for his or her success...
As our internships at Bravo Group near an end, I took the time to talk with Sam Arcieri, our intern in Wayne, to ask her about herself, her experience at Bravo, and her future plans. Sam came to Bravo in September having just graduated from Penn State University with a degree in journalism and a...
Journalism Clips
The Kansas State Historical Society is seeking contractors to restore a 136-year-old one-room school house in Topeka.
The City of Boston is seeking bids until Feb. 7 for the restoration of the Fort Hill Tower, a historic standpipe, located in the city's Roxbury neighborhood. The Cochichuate Water Company built the 70-foot-tall tower atop Fort Hill in 1869 when Roxbury-until then, an independent town-was annexed to the city of Boston.
Kent Moors, a political science professor, discusses Act 13’s environmental provisions during the Regulating Marcellus Shale discussion in the Power Center Ballroom Tuesday.
Richard Posner will be given the Dr. John and Liz Murray Excellence in Scholarship Award on March 22.
The Civic Arena, former home of the Pittsburgh Penguins, had its demolition date postponed after a Hill District resident nominated it as a City landmark. The demolition of the 49-year-old Igloo has been a controversial issue since the Sept. 16 decision to demolish it.
People raised awareness for homeless children in Allegheny County Wednesday in Oakland. (From left) Jason Lucarelli, Kathryn Rose, Sonja Spangler and Christina Zazzaro hold a sign saying 875 children use homeless resources on any given day.
Senior Sam Pollino (above) often battles against players taller than her 6-foot frame. She led the Dukes in points per game (12) and rebounds per game (6.3) last year. With her help, Duquesne has won 20 games each of the past two seasons.
Senior goaltender Gabby Morrin (No. 00) challenges a Xavier forward during Duquesne's 1-0 win Sunday afternoon. Morrin has made at least 10 starts each season since her freshman year in 2007.
Sophomore midfielder Paige Langhais (No. 24) headed in the game-winner Saturday night against St. Bonaventure
Freshman forward Bridget Lynch charges for a loose ball between three Towson defenders Sunday. Lynch had an assist in Duquesne's win over Marist on Friday in the Duquesne Classic.
Freshman forward Ariel Torres loses possession to RMU forward Jaimie Morra in Sunday's 1-1 draw.
Yasmin Flor arranges items at her table in the Student Union for Fair Trade Week. Flor sold items from countries including Peru, Ecuador and Chile.
Freshman forward Joshua Patterson (24) loses a battle with Dayton goalie Tyler Picard Sunday. The Dukes finished their six-game home stand with a 2-0 loss to Dayton.
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Junior midfielder Ben Horner scored the lone goal for the Dukes over the weekend. The Dukes tied La Salle Friday 1-1 and lost to Fordham Sunday 1-0.
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