Walter Farwell
Afton,WY
Summary
Teacher leader with proven public speaking skills, directing over 35 tournaments, and achieving national recognition for leadership. Developed innovative, industry-driven curricula that enhanced student performance in multiple areas of Career and Technical Education. Expertise in project management and conflict resolution, delivering consistent results through adaptable teaching methods and educational technology. Experienced in distance learning and supporting educators in curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Director Wyoming High School Speech and Debate State Tournament
Wyoming High School Activities Association
Casper, Wyoming
01.2022 - Current
- Acquired tournament officials and judges to ensure event success.
- Managed entries, schedules, and tabulation staff for smooth operations.
- Handled protests through interpreting and enforcing rules with fairness.
Coach of competitive speech and debate
Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, WY
08.1993 - 06.2023
- Coached Lincoln Douglas debate, extemporaneous speaking, and other speech events, enhancing student performance.
- Achieved several state championships and national recognition in Lincoln Douglas and congressional debate.
- Provided training to local students and additional support for students from other programs across two states.
- Assisted Sheridan College Debate team with parliamentary debate to strengthen competitive skills.
- Directed over 35 local and national qualifying tournaments.
- Served as vice president of Wyoming High School Speech and Debate Association for three terms.
- Acted as district chair for National Speech and Debate Association, supporting 25 schools in a three-state region.
- Directed WHSAA state speech and debate tournament while liaising among schools and state associations.
Instructor of career and technical education
(Retired) Johnson County School District #1
Buffalo, WY
08.1992 - 06.2023
- Developed comprehensive curriculum and syllabi for multiple career and technical education courses.
- Developed interactive online lessons to improve learning outcomes.
- Students achieved several state championship titles in architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, and graphic design.
- Assisted local students enrolled in both remedial and advanced online programs across several departments.
- Served as a remote instructor for Virtual High School, providing local students with enhanced access to diverse course offerings.
- Delivered online coursework, ensuring engagement and comprehension across multiple countries.
- Fulfilled temporary roles, in addition to the regular teaching load, during critical staffing periods by teaching at neighboring schools.
- Developed, facilitated and delivered professional development content to a diverse group of instructors throughout the school district.
Adjunct and dual credit instructor
Sheridan College
Sheridan, WY
01.1995 - 01.2023
- Developed course outlines and syllabi for Public Speaking and curriculum design courses.
- Supported both traditional and nontraditional students through tailored instruction.
- Managed diverse course load including Engineering Graphics, Computer Aided Drafting, Architectural Drafting, Public Speaking, Web Game Programming, and Digital Imaging and Desktop Publishing.
- Aligned instructional strategies with overall course structure and administered all grades consistently.
- Emphasized delivery of dual credit courses to mirror on-campus learning experiences.
- Established clear learning expectations, assessment methods, and time management skills for students.
- Developed life skills and strategies to prepare students for success beyond high school.
Education
National Board Certification - Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Arlington, Virginia12-2015
Master of Arts - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, Utah12-2010
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Wyoming
Laramie, Wyoming12-1991
Industrial Arts Certified Instructor - Secondary Education
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
Cheyenne, WyomingSkills
- Project management and coordination
- Public speaking and communication
- Decision-making and problem-solving
- Conflict resolution and negotiation
- Classroom and people management
SKILLS Cont
- Curriculum development and assessment
- Educational technology expertise
- Process optimization
- Organizational skills
- Dependability and responsibility
- Remote office proficiency
- Calm under pressure
- Time management
- Adaptable teaching strategies
- Training and development
- Graphic design expertise
- Architectural design expertise
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Desktop publishing skills
- Engineering graphics expertise
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
- Learning management systems
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director Wyoming High School Speech and Debate State Tournament
Wyoming High School Activities Association
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct and dual credit instructor
Sheridan College
01.1995 - 01.2023
Coach of competitive speech and debate
Johnson County School District #1
08.1993 - 06.2023
Instructor of career and technical education
(Retired) Johnson County School District #1
08.1992 - 06.2023
National Board Certification - Early Adolescence Through Young Adulthood
National Board For Professional Teaching Standards
Master of Arts - Learning and Technology
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Secondary Education
University of Wyoming
Industrial Arts Certified Instructor - Secondary Education
Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board
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