Communications and speedbuilding courses. Ms. Balog graduated with a B.A. degree in English from Indiana University Bloomington and was a teacher's aide at Indiana University, Gary, Indiana. She teaches communication and computerized machine shorthand speedbuilding courses. She is certified as a court reporting instructor by the National Court Reporters Association and has attended training seminars for on-line instruction. She teaches days, evenings, and online. General Education Course Specialties: English.