...I am patient and committed to helping a student get to a state of competence and confidence. I teach with a version of the Socratic method and make sure that students are thinking for themselves and truly understanding, not just receiving knowledge from me—lighting a fire, not filling a bucket. ... (read more)
...I went back to school in my 40's so that I could finally fulfill my passion to teach. I was scared to death, unsure that I could accomplish my goals, and filled with apprehension. Through the compassion of my professors, I learned that confidence can be learned, skills can be enhanced, and all students have the ability to learn. (read more)
...I also teach classes and workshops tailored to help high school students craft essays for summer programs and international writing competitions, like the Harvard International Review, the John Locke Institute, and the New York Times. Let me teach you the writing strategies that will carry you t... (read more)
...I have visited Russia many times. During the 31 years when I taught at the University of Missouri I won numerous teaching awards. As an Emeritus Professor I created and delivered "Energizing the Room," a workshop that shows people how to apply presentation skills to PowerPoint. (read more)
...History and U.S. Government. In my teaching, I stressed strong, analytical writing as students need to learn how to use information to communicate clearly and precisely no matter what field of study they wish to pursue. (read more)