...I take pride in explaining chess well. I also use the Socratic method (expect many questions). Many highly skilled players are unable to communicate concepts in ways beginners understand. I understand how the beginner thinks! (read more)
...Patience and persistence are my top qualities, which I believe come in topmost importance when working with children. While working in the local public school setting, I became aware of the state content standards in instructional units. Teaching Phonics is one of the core principals in my preschool classroom. (read more)
...All of the things around us, air, water and other forces all act to make this world go around and it's a pretty exciting thing. When you're excited about a subject you can never learn too much. As an instructor I had to teach both individuals and groups of up to 20 students at a time. (read more)