Areas Cynthia VanAlstyne is Knowledgeable in:
*jewelry/metal fabrication.
* Hand chasing of metals,
*gemstone identification
* the entire autism spectrum of behaviors and disorders
* devising "formulas" for the learning of standard textbook American English by individuals whose first language is one other than English
* fabric arts, antique fabrics , fabric & textile construction
Techniques Cynthia VanAlstyne Uses:
Research and data analysis.
Going directly to "gate keepers" to solicit their cooperation and help.
Model/prototype building & implementation via trial and error.
Cynthia VanAlstyne's Problem Solving Skills:
- Science: Native plant identification, habitat research, human speech mechanism data collection & tracking
- RESEARCH: resource finding, information studies, poll taking,
- Problem Solving: Funding resources, developing systems & methods for resolving disabling human communication problems
- Plant Science: sun/solar tracking and studies for landscape design, plant propagation, seed propagation,
- FOOD SERVICE: culinary herb science, alcohol mixology
- INTERPERSONAL; assessing, & developing programs for social pragmatics
- EDUCATION: teaching/developing pragmatic language programs
- EDUCATION: curriculum development for formulaic teaching of english for ESL & dialectically challenged learners
- COMMUNICATIONS: alternative speech technologies,
- DESIGN:Metal design , fabrication,& chasing for jewelry, garment construction, landscape design,
Cynthia VanAlstyne's Problem Solving Experience:
- 've researched and procured grant funding through private sources for programs supporting the carry over of skills learned in educational environs into special ed student's home environs via social work facilitation.
- I researched and wrote a master's thesis comparing language learning to quantum mechanics.
- I have developed and implemented performance based strategies for fund raising to support political organizations.
I - I have analyzed and developed formulaically based grammar programs to aid in the understanding of standard textbook English grammar rules for foreign language speaking students.