...I have experience helping students break down larger assignments into manageable steps and help students to prioritize their tasks. As a student, I competed in speech and debate for 5 years. I took multiple courses in college that taught public speaking techniques. (read more)
...During college, I learned that critical thinking is the most important tool for success. Raw memorization can only take you so far in science. I have seen many students spend hours memorizing facts without understanding the basic processes that connect all of the facts. (read more)
...But you must remember the five P's of success - "Prior planning prevents poor performance.". That's how I teach and that's how I expect you to come to class. I am unconventional in my approach, after my time in the Army - "Death by PowerPoint," became an existential fear. (read more)
...I ran my own after school tutoring service for children who were shy about reading in front of their peers, had speech problems, or had let their reading skills get so poor throughout the years that they saw no way to regain ground. These kids found that my laid back style of taking the pressure... (read more)
...I enjoy sparking interest in my students and encouraging their natural talents. Sometimes the creative voice needs less criticism and more praise. I understand that the creative side needs to feel free to express itself without correction or interference. (read more)