Scott Little Research, Secondary Careers, and Personal CV
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NASA Astronaut Candidate, 2008
- Not accepted but received letter from NASA
- Possible to re-apply in 2012
Researcher
Click Here for writings and publications
SECONDARY CAREER INFORMATION
Teacher:
- Consultant and Educator
- MA degree in Learning and Technology. Exodus multi-media lesson plan
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Oxford University
Online: Course in Philosophy 2008
- RCIA and CCD teacher St Anthonys Church,
Upland, CA. 1998-2007
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Alliance For Community Education Math & Science Teacher 2007-2008
- Conference presenter for SAS hands-on science teaching conference.
- Household Leader for Couples for Christ (CFC) 2005-2008
- Program teacher with Couples for Christ 2000-Present
- Contributor Lab Rats Science Teaching program 2001
- Member of Project Renaissance: educational institute 2004-Present
Drummer and musician:
- Drummer and Percussionist for The Hideaways Band; Euriah Productions Link
- Play full set and hand percussion
- Played at many functions including concerts, parties and fiestas
- Compiled recordings and videos
- Drummer and Choir member , Mt. Carmel Church 2006-Present
- Drummer in Couples for Christ band 2000-Present
- Collect and play native drums and instruments
- Classical, Jazz, Fusion and Rock Pianist
- Played in piano recitals and Christmas pageants
- Lessons Arise
Arts
Academy 1990-1995
- Played in jam sessions with bands including Couples for Christ
- Managed band in high school
Author:
- Science, History, Anthropology, Poetry, Science Fiction, Screenplays, Children's stories See Writings
- Web Master for SunWize intranet; includes news articles and blogs. See Primary Careers
- Editor and Writer for Cherokee Community newsletter. See "Native American" below.
- Published articles in Control, The Citizen Scientist, and other periodicals.
- Winner of poetry contests including Editors Choice 2005 and 2007
- 2006 Poetry Ambassador, International Library of Poets
- Published numerous poems in anthologies
- Published in International Library of Poetry under Scott Michael Little
- Wrote three books
- Wrote two screenplays, two children's works, one work of poetry and songs
- Wrote limericks and nursery rhymes
Martial Arts and Self-Defense Instructor training and certification:
- Ki Chuan Do/Guided Chaos 2001-Present
- Martial Realist Self Defense System
- Personal training and practice; includes training partners (not certified)
- No Nonsense Self Defense 2001-Present
- Marc MacYoung self defense and awareness; personal training and study
- Kim's Hapkido: Korean Self Defense 1990-2000
- Second Degree Black Belt in Hapkido
- Top instructor at
Pomona studio for adults and children
- Tournament coach and judge
- Trainer for law enforcement personnel
- Throws/twists, kicks/striking, grappling, pressure points, weapons
- Former Full Contact/No Holds-Barred Fighter, Trainer and Coach
- Other styles and systems studied:
- Wing Chung, Jeet Kune Do
- Wrestling, Boxing
- Shotokan Karate, Shaolin Kung Fu, Tae kwon do
- Native American styles
- Weapons:
- knife, sword, stick, belt
- bow and arrow (archery club member), projectiles
- Nunchakus, household items
- Additional training in Chi Gung and Dan Jang breathing and meditation
- Shotokan Karate Team and Kung Fu Club member in college
Military and law enforcement training and certification:
- USAF Civil Air Patrol Second Lieutenant 1998-2000
- Search and rescue, emergency services, fire fighting
- Basic Flight Instruction including ground school and simulators
- Drug surveillance with the DEA
- Cadet leadership
- Aerospace Education
- Survival training
- Probation Agent:
San Bernardino
County
Youth Accountability Board 2005-2008
- NFPA Fire Inspector Class I 2005-2008
- C.A.T. E.Y.E.S. Community Anti-Terrorism Certificate 2003
- First Aid/CPR Certificate 2005-2008
- NAIS Bail Enforcement Certificate 2001
- Owner, Zuriky Investigations 1998-2000. See Entrepreneur.
- Glendora Police Department Officer Candidate 1998
- Native American Wilderness Survival Course-Mountain Survival Services 1998
- Criminology and abnormal psychology; personal study 1990s-Present
- Part time Workman's Comp Investigator and Security-Environment Control 1986-1990
- Part time Security and Loss Prevention-Broadway Department Store 1982-1985
Scientific Skeptic
- Earthquake prediction
- probability tables and calculations, weather patterns
- sunspot activity, animal behavior, gravity anomalies
- magnetic field fluctuations.
- Skeptical researcher in the areas of Parapsychology, Crypto zoology, and UFO logy
- Study hidden and cryptic animals from around the world
- Perform remote viewing using Project Star Gate scientific protocols
- Researched and filmed the following paranormal sites:
- Chaffey High School Library Ontario, CA- ghost hunting
- Robert Louis Stevenson House Monterey, CA-ghost hunting
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Winchester House San Jose, CA-ghost hunting
- Sedona, AZ-vortexes and UFOs
- Jerome AZ, Prescott, AZ-UFOs and ghost hunting
- St. George UT-ghost hunting
- Thompson Creek Claremont, CA-vortexes and ghost hunting
-
Spadra
Cemetery Pomona, CA-ghost hunting
-
Old
Town
San Diego,
CA -ghost hunting
CULTURAL BACKGROUND, OTHER INTERESTS
Native American:
- Council Member: Cherokees of the
Inland Empire June 2009-June 2011
- Newsletter Editor and Writer; web site, includes modifying and updating By-Laws .
- Officially sanctioned satellite community of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
- Involved with Indian health clinics and scholarships
- Host events such as picnics and language, crafts, and history classes
- Hold monthly meetings at
Sherman
Indian
School
- Participate in local Indian events such as pow wows
- Direct descendant of Trail of Tears survivor John Lytle
- Spoke at sons' schools during Native American Days
- Gave talk on local Indian villages at historical society festival 1998
- Perform genealogy research
- Native musician and drummer
Historian and Folklorist:
- Historian: Native American and local history
- Folklorist and Ethnologist in many areas including Native American
- Published historical and Native articles in newsletters 1998-Present
- Former member Pomona Valley Historical Society 1998-2004
- Courses on Mythology and Fantasy,
University of
Washington Outreach 2005
Artist and actor:
- Sculptor and Artist, see Home Page
- Mediums include metal rock sculpture, photography, drawing, screenplays, film, fractals, and acting.
- Black and white photographer: work on exhibit at Ontario Art Museum May-June 2007
- Created films and commercials for classes 2004-Present
- Perform comedy skits with CFC ministry groups and CCD students 2000-Present
- Actor in church plays and Christmas pageants 2000-Present
- Film Editor: Nick of Time productions Pomona Arts Colony documentary 1998
- Cartoonist for Exodus unit and web sites. Trained in computer animation-see Education
- Put together stand-up comedy routine. Perform portions when teaching and doing talks
- Worked backstage in set design and music for church and local theatres 1994-Present
- Former member
Arise
Arts
Academy 1990-1995
- Visited movie sets of Goonies and Lethal Weapon. Viewed dailies
- Former Runway Model, Broadway Department Stores 1982-1983
- Painter and Sculptor; works on display at Mt. SAC Gallery 1982
Athlete:
- Martial Artist/Self-Defense Instructor-see above
- Archer, target shooting 1980s-present. Member
Claremont Archery Club
- Runner and triathlon racer 1990-2000. Finished in top third for 5K races
- Body builder and power lifter 1982-1985. Member college bodybuilding club
- Soccer player, 4th grade to inter-mural college team. Played left wing, half back
- Baseball player, 4th grade to high school. All star pitcher mentioned in papers
- Other sports: Golf, Body Surfing, Football(Pop Warner)
Naturalist, prospector, hiker and guide:
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California,
Arizona,
Utah,
Nevada, and
New Mexico
- Gold and mineral prospector
- Treasure hunter
- Fossil hunter
- Bird watcher
- Urban and Wilderness Survivalist
- Study survival methods of Cody Lundin and numerous other experts 1996-Present
- USAF Civil Air Partrol Search and Rescue Survivalist Training 1998-2000
- Native American Wilderness Survival Course-Mountain Survival Services 1998
- Mountains climbed:
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Mt.
Baldy,
Mt.
Wilson, Ice House Saddle,
Twin Peaks,
Eaton
Canyon
Peak- CA
- Thumb
Butte-
Arizona
- Zion-Utah
- Navajo
Crater-
New Mexico
- Storm chaser. See Writings for my tornado article
- Study natural medicines and herbs
Personal Info
- Water intoxication survivor 2000
- Teen runaway and street survivalist 1981-1982
- Reformed petty criminal 1970's-1980's
Places of residence :
- Alta Loma, CA
- Prescott Valley, AZ
- Travel extensively through CA and Southwest
What I enjoy in my off time:
- Being with my family, going to parties
- Building, fixing and taking apart anything
- Playing chess, Sudoku, logic/math/word puzzles
- Computer games- especially World of Warcraft and Spore
- Sports (watching and playing), Golf, lifting weights, body surfing
- Motorcycles and fast cars, going to car shows
- Organic gardening, hiking anywhere,nature
- Reading anything, libraries, fantasy, science fiction
- Museums of any flavor, movies of any kind, old downtown areas
But, enough about me....