I just retired from a 44 year career as a special education teacher, a passion that I've had since I was a teenager. I worked in Denver Public Schools for 34 years, and I just retired from the same high school that I graduated from. I also worked for Tutor Doctor for awhile and loved the one on one experience and getting to know students and what makes them successful. (read more)
...I enjoy teaching immensely but timing and finances allowed me to retire from my former position in July, 2013 (I now serve on the Board of Directors). My educational background (Yale University, Geology and Geophysics) lends itself to Math and Science but I have read extensively in other subject... (read more)
...Not only did students’ ACT reading scores improve significantly (Eagle Ridge Academy consistently scored the highest tests in the Brighton 27J school district) but with fewer than a handful of exceptions over five years, every student in the study class passed the college level DBQ (Document Base... (read more)
...My specialties are Christianity and Buddhism. Do you have a presentation you need to nail? Are you preparing cases or performances for Speech and Debate, theater, or other classes? (read more)
...I'm currently taking a course in teaching English to further develop my understanding of pedagogical theory. I have experience TA-ing undergraduates and informal experience tutoring high school students and undergraduates. I prefer working in small groups or one-on-one since I feel students benefit the most from this format. (read more)