Adam Byrn Tritt, M.Ed.
Curriculum Vitae
Readings and Presentations
“At Arm's Length: Separation of Cultures in Literature.” July 1999, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL.
“Bud the Spud.” June 1999, Grove Street Festival, Grove Park, FL.
“Challenging the Status Quo: Women Breaking Stereotypes of Weakness and Conformity in the Works of Jewett, Freeman, Dunbar-Nelson, Eaton and Millay.” July 1998, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL.
“Discussion of the Metropolitan Achievement Test, Sixth Edition.” January 2000, Alachua County Schools, Gainesville, FL.
“Elemental Archetypes in Edwidge Danticat’s ‘Breath, Eyes, Memory.’” December 1998, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL.
“Effects of Written Grammatic Errors on Status Perception.” November 1999, Alachua County Schools, Gainesville, FL.
“Fashions Hazardous to your Health.” Ongoing, 1985-1986, Miami Museum of Science, Miami, FL.
“First Harvest: Festivals of the Falling Sun across Cultures.” August 2001, UUFG, Greensboro, NC.
“Full Moon/Whole Earth: Myths of Completion and Return.” March 1989, UUFG, Gainesville, FL.
“In Support of a Woman’s Right to Bare Arms: An Evening of Poetry.” September 1998, Civic Media Center, Gainesville, FL.
“Kabalistic Chantwork: Healing and Renewal.” November 2001, UUCG, Greensboro, NC.
“Meditation in Action: Self-hypnosis Through Sound and Chant.” November 2001, UUCG, Greensboro, NC.
“On the Tenth Anniversary of the Gainesville Student Murders and the Creation of the 34th Street Wall Memorial.” August 2000, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
“Pwyll.” June 1999, Grove Street Festival, Grove Park, FL.
“Shadows and Tricksters: Dark Archetypes in Russian Folktales.” Ongoing 1986, Miami Museum of Science, Miami, FL.
“Sound: Silence, Chant, Songs, and Stories in Native American Literature.” August 1998, Alachua County Library, G’ville, FL.
“Student Stress: Ten Keys to Reducing Stress and Increasing Learning.” April 2001, Center for Holistic Living, Burlington, NC.
“Study Skills/Student Stress: Engagement, Retention and Recall.” December 2001, UUCG, Greensboro, NC.
“Symbolism in Science Fiction or Why Joseph Halderman Refuses to have Tea with Me.” March 1999, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL.
“Terrible Lizards: When Dinosaurs Walked the Earth.” Ongoing 1985-1986, Miami Museum of Science, Miami, FL.
“Women as an Underclass in African Literature.” July 1999, Alachua County Library, Gainesville, FL.
Volunteer Work
Clinical Education and Field Experience Program: Student Teacher Trainer and Mentor
Labyrinth Café: Board member and MC
Broward Folk Club: Member and South Florida Folk Festival Staff
Florida Intercultural Academy Board member/Founding Member
YRUU Teen Advisor/Mentor/Teacher
GSA Faculty Sponsor
Literary Fair Coordinator
Peace Ambassadors: Mentor and Faculty Sponsor
Odyssey of the Mind: Coach
TurningPoint: Providing Alternative Healthcare for Low Income Individuals: Network and Fund-Raising Coordinator
Interfaith Coalition Against Poverty: Volunteer and Member
English Language Institute, University of Florida: Conversation Partner
City of Gainesville Nature Centers' Commission: Member
Related Professional Organizations
National Association for Multicultural Education
Modern Language Association
TESOL — Intercultural Communications and Refugee Concerns Interest Groups
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
The Academy of American Poets
Awards
EPPIE for Poetry in Anthonlogy, 2006
Who's Who in U.S. Writers, Editors & Poets, 2002
Book Club of South Florida Poetry Prize. 1st place, 1999
Ph.D. (Honorary) for work in Religious Tolerance and creation of TurningPoint Program, 1995
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Psychology, 1989
Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, 1989
National Deans List, 1989
Skills
Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to implement practical applications of learning theory in a multimedia electronic environment. Implementation of Multimedia Computer Assisted Training. Quick adaptation to software applications with proficiency in Word, Excel, Word Perfect and data transfer functions/Internet applications. Typing speed: 55 wpm.
Contact Information
Phone: (321) 574-5404
