...I exemplify high moral standards, am patient and encouraging, and have compassion and empathy. I am committed to the life-long quest of learning, and I try to inspire that devotion in my students as well. My background in the subject matter is extensive. (read more)
I'm S. Matt R., and I love board games. Chess is my all-time favorite, but I also know how to play over 200 board games, including checkers, cribbage, and backgammon and more modern favorites like Ticket to Ride, Hive, and Settlers of Catan. (read more)
...I have also worked with students with language-based disabilities at my current school; have written, reported on, and followed-up on their IEP goals as well as assessed and written formal reports regarding any assessments that I have given. If my training and qualifications seem parallel to you... (read more)
...I was an auditor for over 30 years in the financial industry. I performed both external and internal auditing procedures for several types of institutions, including the FDIC. Also, I was a Compliance Officer specializing in Anti-Money Laudering. (read more)
...I have been teaching students chess for a few years and really like to analyze and help grow players hopefully into very strong players. I play both online and in person and am familiar with Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid chess. I have been playing for 30 years. (read more)