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Experienced InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop tutor
Shirley H.

1,169 hours tutoring

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Hourly Rate: $25
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About Shirley


Bio

My goal as a young student was to become a teacher. As fate would have it, I became an early-adopter for using computers in the graphic arts and printing industry, and ended up teaching in the industry rather than in the classroom. From 1997 to 2007 I worked for a software development company, traveling extensively teaching automation techniques and programming for the newspaper industry. From there I have worked on specific projects such as catalog and book production. As the information...

My goal as a young student was to become a teacher. As fate would have it, I became an early-adopter for using computers in the graphic arts and printing industry, and ended up teaching in the industry rather than in the classroom. From 1997 to 2007 I worked for a software development company, traveling extensively teaching automation techniques and programming for the newspaper industry. From there I have worked on specific projects such as catalog and book production. As the information age shifted from print to web and mobile devices, I added cross-publishing and User Experience (UX) with emphasis on ePub.

I have been invited to speak at seminars, participate as a leader in user work groups, and conduct side-sessions for user conferences. I have written articles for magazines, published books on the subject of using scripts to automate applications, and often contribute to user groups on the web.

As I look back at over 30 years of experience I know my greatest sense of accomplishment is in helping students hone their skills and go on to fulfill their dreams. My greatest challenge is in staying at the forefront of a technology that is changing almost daily. I appreciate being honored as an Adobe Community Professional (ACP). As such I keep up to date on their software and completed their "Train the Trainer" course in 2018.

Believing in an immersive, hands-on experience for the learner, I find instructing through Wyzant to be a unique opportunity, and have an open-door policy when it comes to answering student's questions.

Applications: Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Animate),
Automation for InDesign languages: AppleScript, ExtendScript (extended JavaScript).
Interests: Art (especially computer-generated), photography, hiking, health and nutrition.


Education

University of Utah
undergrad

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Approved Subjects

Adobe Flash

Adobe Flash

As a long-time Flash user (since 2007), I was excited to see the release of Adobe Animate CC 2016 (formerly Flash). The HTML/Canvas side of this version is a vast improvement over Edge Animate (which it now replaces). For the past year, I have been developing curriculum for teaching the application with emphasis on coding (HTML/Canvas and Action Script 3). Adobe Community Professional (ACP).
Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Illustrator

As a commercial artist, I pioneered computer technology as an art medium. For over seven yeas, I provided instruction in Illustrator and Photoshop for some of Salt Lake's leading advertising agencies, schools, and printing companies. I have been recognized as a leader in the graphic arts community and received a Special Teaching Certificate for Graphic Arts from Arizona Community Colleges. As an Adobe Community Professional (ACP) I keep up to date on the latest improvements and changes to their software.
Adobe InDesign

Adobe InDesign

I have consulted and taught InDesign since its first release. As an Adobe Community Professional I keep up on all of the latest changes and improvements. My specialty is automating InDesign using AppleScript and ExtendScript (Adobe's extended version of JavaScript). Current focus is with multi-platform publications including Publish to Web, ePub, and animation.
Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop

I embraced Photoshop since its first release in 1990. For over seven years, I consulted with major advertising agencies, schools, and publishing companies on best practices. Before computers, I studied photograph retouching (hand and, later, airbrush), as such retouching has been my specialty. Adobe Community Professional (ACP).
Animation

Animation

I have worked with Adobe Animate since it was Flash. Following it through its changes, I now teach both the HTML/JavaScript side of the application as well as Action Script 3.0. I have received badges from Adobe for instructing the adult student. I have been teaching within the industry since 1997 and most recently (last 7 years) through WyzAnt. For students wanting to learn to program, Animate is a fantastic application in that it provides a fun environment in which to work with JavaScript.

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Great tutor!

Shirley is an amazing tutor. I started looking for a tutor for my web development class. I couldn't have found a better tutor. Her lessons are well planned out and she always has exercises that go well with the topic you are learning. She helps even you when you're struggling and is always available to email, she responds very promptly. I highly recommend her to anyone.

Hunter, 2 lessons with Shirley

Lots of Help

It’s always exciting to work with Shirley. I’m starting a niche marketing service to add to my MSP. Shirley’s knowledge keeps me curious to learn more. I highly recommend.

Quentin, 11 lessons with Shirley

I am so Grateful to have found Shirley

I had a few months of health issues that kept me from using the Adobe programs. So when I was ready to pick it back up, I was quite rusty. In one session with Shirley, she helped me remember many of the basics that had slipped. As always, she was patient with my fumbling and incredibly supportive. Thank you Shirley!

Dana, 13 lessons with Shirley

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

Our first meeting was hampered by lack of audio-visual/screen sharing capabilities on my side. Shirley understands my project goals and we made good progress with applying InDesign to meet them. I have a lot still to learn, but she clearly knows the program well and seems to have the patience to provide me with the help I'll need along the way.

Bob, 8 lessons with Shirley

Dedicated and Knowledgeable in InDesign

Shirley helped me solve an issue I was having with a complicated 80 entry Table of Contents for a long document in InDesign. She worked diligently to figure it out and then helped me understand the issue. She went above and beyond. I highly recommend her. She knows what she's doing.

Carol, 1 lesson with Shirley

Expert and Patient

In just 2 sessions, Shirley has helped me figure out several tiny things that I was doing wrong that were causing me major issues. It is so much better then trying to learn from a YouTube video!

Dana, 13 lessons with Shirley

InDesign Guru!

I've used InDesign in the past, I lost motivation for my current book for two years and had forgotten a lot. Shirley knows InDesign from the inside out and is able to give me focused information, based on my current confusions, about using it effectively. I noticed that many Wyzant tutors who specialize in InDesign are designers, but I needed someone who understood the basics of book layout and could patiently explain them. Shirley is a natural teacher and very patient. I am so fortunate to have found her!

Margaret, 3 lessons with Shirley

Very knowledgeable and helpful!

Shirley knows InDesign so well -- she spent many years working with it and taught me some amazing shortcuts. I look forward to the next lesson! She knows InDesign inside out

Roman, 1 lesson with Shirley

Great Teacher

Great tutor, very patient, good at giving examples, great teacher, awesome overall, I would recommend to anyone who is having a hard time with html

Julia, 16 lessons with Shirley

Good humored, patient tutor

I have learned a lot with Shirley, and she handles my myriad of questions calmly with incredible patience After being away from working with InDesign for years she has helped me to navigate the updated workspace and offered a number of very helpful tips as well as teaching me new techniques to apply..

Lynne, 2 lessons with Shirley
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