Duncan Hubbell
Adjunct Instructor
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA USA
“Let people know your name and your reputation. Stand out from others.”
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Joined the Army.
Went to the United States Military Academy at West Point, but found out that I did not fit there.
Went to a community college and studied psychology. While there, I did volunteer work with those identified as having an intellectual disability that were placed in an institution.
Transferred to the University of Virginia and changed my major to special education.
Taught in an institution.
Was a police officer.
Returned to teaching working with children identified as having developmental delays.
Joined the Navy. Ended up going to the submarine school and served on various submarines and staffs. After being injured, left the Navy and returned to teaching.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
West Springfield High School
West Springfield High School
Certification/License
Basic Law Enforcement
Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy
Basic Law Enforcement
Central Shenandoah Criminal Justice Training Academy
Vocational
Submarine Officers' Basic Course
Naval Submarine School
Submarine Officers' Basic Course
Naval Submarine School
Career
Adjunct Instructor
I teach anywhere from one to three classes a semester at the university level.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Education
Law
Teaching / Mentoring
Day to Day
I keep up with current research in my field. I constantly review, modify, and update my presentations. I meet with students to review missed lectures and to assist them in completing projects and assignments. I involve myself in activities in the university that support students. There is always grading papers.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for everyone
Get experience. Show what you can do and how well you can do it. Learn from others. Participate in many activities and get to know people. Let people know your name and your reputation. Stand out from others.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"I have heard that you need a Ph.D. or that these positions are very hard to find."
Challenges I Overcame
Learning Issues
