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I did not come to teaching through the traditional path. I started out with a degree in Mass Communications with a Business minor where I worked in TV, film and audio production. Early on in my education I found myself working in the motorcycle industry to help pay for college. There I realized you could get paid to do something you love. As they say, if you love what you do, you will never work another day in your life.
In my career I've worked in Ohio, Kentucky and California in various roles within the retail dealer network, as a consultant, Motorcycle Industry trade organizations, and public relations with my last four years being with the American Honda Motor Company.
During my twenty plus years in industry, prior to becoming a teacher, I worked as a vehicle safety education Instructor (motorcycle, ATV, off-highway motorcycle and automobile), safety curriculum development, professional development and with organizations like the 4H and other non-profit organizations to develop materials to help adults and children have safe experiences. I currently work with the State of Ohio motorcycle rider education program as a part-time consultant.
I rely on those years when working with students in the classroom regarding business concepts, marketing, communications, use of technology and interpersonal communication skills.
In 1999 I completed a second B.S. in Secondary Business Comprehensive Education and started my career as a teacher at LMHS.
What I do for fun outside of the classroom and why?
I think this is important as I am constantly working to bring outside experiences into our courses as they relate to our constantly changing business environment, technology and social technologies. Hopefully this will provide timely and meaningful connections for students. I hope they will start to see the educators they have contact with everyday as more than "objects" standing in front of them, but as people who are there to help them reach their goals.
With these outside experiences I hope I can help students understand that life is more than a job, a career or an education. I hope students will begin to make choices based on the goals they set for their futures lives and their careers.
Contact Mr. Burklow - tburklow@monroelocalschools.com
Outside Interests:
Web Design
International Travel
Entrepreneurship
Horology
Genealogy - Burklowfamily.com
Motorcycling
Touring
Competition (currently riding in Vintage Observed Trials)
Vintage motorcycle restorations
1972 Bultaco Alpina 250cc
Vintage Observed Trials
Crossing the Furka Pass (Switzerland) on the way to Italy 2011
American Motorcyclist Association Museum 2020
A recent visit to "Google Campus London" to see how google is integrating their technology with small business start-ups
The summit of Ben Nevis, the highest point in Scotland, on a "clear" summer day in the Scottish Highlands
RESUME
Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
Magna Cum Laude
B. S. - Comprehensive Business Education, May, 1999
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, Kentucky
B. S. - Broadcasting,
Business Minor, May, 1980
Alpha Epsilon Rho - Honorary Broadcasting Society
Weaver Oratory Award Speech and Debate Competition
Monroe Local Schools, Monroe, Ohio
Teacher of Business Education, 1999 - 2012, 2014 - Present
Business and Technology courses
Develop a Web design, digital image editing and project management course for students incorporating a student managed web site - Hornethallway.com
Oversee student development and management of district Athletic Department web pages using ColdFusion and RSS feeds as part of an advanced web design course
Utilize professional product liability experience to augment the Business Law course
Integrate small business and corporate work experience into business and web development courses
Work with staff to develop and expand business and technology course offerings that are aligned with student graduation requirements
Co-develop a Speech and Information Technology Course for all freshman students
Provide technical support and professional development for staff
District Technical Committee for:
construction of new building
ongoing technical infrastructure and staff development
utilizing iPad technology in the classroom
Integrate business experience with classroom activities
2008 Annual Donna Petrocy Award recipient
Courses we offer
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship (for certification)
Web Design I & II
Google Applications
Oak Hill Local Schools, Oak Hills High School, Cincinnati, Ohio
Teacher of Business Education, 2012 - 2014
Business and Technology courses
Web Design - I
Web Design - II
Personal Finance (Dave Ramsey)
Entrepreneurship
Computer and Technology Literacy
Develop a Web design, digital image editing and project management course for students incorporating a student managed web site - Mystudentweb.org
Facilitated a student lead and developed online student newspaper
Business Club Sponsor
American Honda Motor Company, Troy, Ohio - Rider Education Center Assistant Administrator, 1995 - 1999
Utilized communication and organizational skills to interface with 200 dealers in 19 states to meet department goals and reduce costs
Provided support and training for computer applications and hardware to department staff
Developed education tools and assisted with 4-H and youth mentoring programs
Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, Irvine, CA / Cincinnati, OH - Midwest Region Manager, Educational Training Program 1989 - 1995
Developed and administered procedures for personnel issues including staffing, projections, employee selection, hiring, dismissal and support of 180 full and part-time employees in a 6 state region
Developed training programs, materials, systems and problem solving techniques, many of which were adopted for national use
Installed hardware as needed, maintained LAN and trained office staff on computer applications
Utilized interpersonal communication skills and media training to organize and present media events as part of a quick response media team
Aligned region objectives to meet Department of Justice and Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements
Vehicle Safety Education Consultant, Mason, Ohio - Safety Education Specialist, 1983 - 1999
Consultant to the world wide motorcycle industry and vehicle safety education specialist
Adjunct Instructor at Eastern Kentucky University in the College of Loss Prevention and Safety
Designed and co-authored adult curriculum guide for 4-H safety program
Provide presentations, training workshops and hands-on training for: American Honda Motor Co., Eastern Kentucky University, Dupont chemical, Honda of America Manufacturing, U.S. Suzuki and the ATV Safety Institute
Developed effective and efficient solutions to training and logistical problems for a diversified client base
Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY - Adjunct Instructor, College of Loss Prevention and Safety 1988 - 1989
Classroom Instructor - Vehicle Safety Education
Corporate defensive driving Instructor
hands-on driving range
simulator
classroom
DEALERSHIP LEVEL WORK
Earl's - (Honda, Suzuki)
Richmond, Kentucky
V.I.P. Toy Store - (Suzuki, Kawasaki, Yamaha)
Cincinnati, Ohio
Fizer Cycle Sales - (Honda, Suzuki)
Richmond & Lexington, Kentucky
Karl's Motors - (Yamaha, BMW, Jawa Speedway)
Richmond, California
MS-office, Google Docs, OpenOffice, Web based technologies, HTML , Mac/Apple, ColdFusion, DreamWeaver, Fireworks, FinalCut Pro, MovieMaker, iMovie and various applications related to networking, audio, video, image and web design, Zulama Game Design.
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