...My interdisciplinary teaching style also features my varied life, travel and writing experiences. My philosophy of education (and favorite quote) is from Plutarch, the ancient Greek thinker: “The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be lighted”.I have taught US History at the middle ... (read more)
...You will never find a misspelled word in anything I have written because on the rare occasion that I'm not sure how to spell something, I look it up in a dictionary! As a journalist (recently-retired) for nearly three decades at a major metropolitan daily newspaper, it was essential to know my w... (read more)
...I have taught Greek and Latin for 8 years now, and tutored at the University level for 10. I have sat on several college admissions committees, so I know the process intimately. Additionally, I have guided a number of students applying to both college and grad school. (read more)
16 Subjects: includingWriting,Greek,ACT English,American History
...In 2020, I began providing volunteer tutoring to refugees ranging in age from 8-18, providing me with a special appreciation for the challenges faced by younger students and English Language learners. I am more than comfortable working with students looking to improve their English writing skill... (read more)