William Dodds

A page for my writing clips

United States

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

Portfolio

Teaching

BHS Spanish 3 Class
10/08/2021
Una Historia de Mary

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.

BHS Spanish
04/01/2020
El Sábado Pasado

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.

Unpublished Spanish lesson
Learn Spanish through "Tuyo" by Rodrigo Amarante

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.

El Fútbol

Blog Stories for Others

BravoVoice
11/13/2012
Bravo gives props to its vets!

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...

BravoVoice
11/05/2012
About: Kim Whetsell

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.

BravoVoice
10/25/2012
This is when you know you work at Bravo

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.

BravoVoice
11/19/2012
Smallman Street Deli: Keeping bellies at Bravo Pittsburgh full

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...

BravoVoice
10/23/2012
About: Pittsburgh

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.

BravoVoice
10/03/2012
Bravo's Tips for Interviewing

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...

BravoVoice
11/09/2012
About: Sam Arcieri

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

Durability + Design
02/01/2013
Boston Seeks Bids for Tower Restoration

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.

The Duquesne Duke
03/15/2012
Experts address Marcellus Shale drilling

Kent Moors, a political science professor, discusses Act 13’s environmental provisions during the Regulating Marcellus Shale discussion in the Power Center Ballroom Tuesday.

The Duquesne Duke
12/2/2010
Civic Arena may escape wrecking ball

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.

The Duquesne Duke
11/18/2010
DU helps target Allegheny Homelessness

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.

The Duquesne Duke
11/11/2010
Walking tall

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.

The Duquesne Duke
09/02/2010
Women earn split at Duquesne classic

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.

The Duquesne Duke
12/03/2009
Campus ministry pushes fair trade

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.

University Papers

Travel

La Música

My Blog

Teaching > Get Kids Speaking

Teaching - Lessons to Get Kids Speaking

The Duquesne Duke
10/15/2009
Red cards haunt men's soccer over weekend

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.

Teaching - Phonetics Exercise Videos