Jonathan
Church
Rhetoric Teacher &
Trial Advocacy Coach
About Me
I created this space for you to get to know my educational background, work history, teaching interests, and teaching philosophy. Please watch my introduction video for an overview of the above mentioned topics and look at my articles for details on each topic.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
June 2018--December 2019
Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA
M.A. (Candidate) Communication & Leadership
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Planned concentrations in communication pedagogy and organizational communication
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GPA: 4.0 (4.0)
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Areas of interest include dialogical communication, the problem of sophistry, and communication ethics
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Thesis research involves a study of source and citation use by undergraduates in communication
September 2013--May 2017
Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
B.A. Philosophy and Classical Studies
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Classical Education Minor
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GPA: 3.95 (4.0), Summa cum laude
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Phi Kappa Phi Honorary, Eta Sigma Phi Classics Honorary, Ruth L. Shulz Memorial Latin Prize, Dean’s List for 8 semesters
Teaching & Coaching Experience
2017- Present
Upper School Teacher, Bloomfield Christian School, Bloomfield Hills, MI
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Courses Taught
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Logic
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Rhetoric
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7th-10th Grade Latin
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Great Ideas (Introduction to Philosophy)
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Activities led
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Speech competition
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Soccer program
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2017 - Present
Mock Trial Coach, Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
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Plan season schedule and weekly practices
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Teach trial advocacy and rules of evidence
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Find invitational tournaments, work on tournament logistics, and lead teams at tournaments
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Develop case theories with students
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Work with students on their presentation skills
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Compile and interpret ballot analysis from team results at tournaments
2013 - 2014
Mock Trial Coach, Corridor Christian School, Cedar Rapids, IA
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Volunteer-coached a team competing in the Iowa High School Mock Trial Championship via Skype calls
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Placed in the top 10 at state competition
2011 - 2013
Mock Trial Coach, Marion Independent School District, Marion, IA
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Taught fall classes on courtroom procedure, rules of evidence, and witness testimony
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Coached 4 teams during the spring semester in the Iowa High School Mock Trial Championship
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Won a state championship title
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Placed multiple teams in the state top 10
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Led a team at the National High School Mock Trial Championship
Team Management &
Program Administration
January 2015 - May 2017
Team Manager, Hillsdale College Mock Trial, Hillsdale, MI
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Worked alongside Hillsdale College’s Director of Forensics
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Planned season tournament schedules, team events, team retreats, team practices, and tournament travel logistics
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Won 3 out 4 possible bids to the American Mock Trial Association’s Opening Round Championship Series
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Improved tournament schedule with elite level invitational tournaments
December 2014- May 2017
Program Leader, Hillsdale College Public School Tutoring GOAL Program, Hillsdale, MI
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Developed program offerings for four separate tutoring programs serving local public schools
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Administrated between 15-20 volunteers each semester and directed their tutoring activities
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Volunteered 300+ hours tutoring
