...I teach writing by encouraging students to do all kinds of writing on topics in which they have a personal interest,using many different formats. I am also familiar with academic writing and have helped students of all levels complete writing assignments for higher education coursework. I am a certified teacher for English and Social Studies. (read more)
...I’ve done poorly on tests numerous times, but I’ve always managed to bounce back. Whenever I needed help, there was always someone willing to help me. I have a deep desire to do the same for anybody who's there right now. (read more)
...My wife, the author of six juvenile mysteries and two books of non-fiction, relies on my final edit of her manuscripts -- *after* the professional editor(s) at the publisher have done their work. I'm more meticulous than they are. As a chemist and chemistry professor I use basic math like Pre-Algebra all the time. (read more)
...As an attorney and now as a coach, oral communication is crucial to my work. I’ve been training in public speaking since childhood, when I was an avid 4-H speech competitor. I also studied it in college and of course honed my skills in law school and on the job. (read more)
...I believe playing blitz chess should be extremely limited and bullet chess should be absolutely avoided at all costs. I try to encourage my students to ask questions. If they are asking questions then they are interacting and learning. (read more)