I’m Chris! I’ve studied the English language and English literature for over a decade now, and had the privilege of teaching college-level composition and literature for over seven years. I graduated summa cum laude from Belhaven University and have continued with my graduate work in English at the University of Dallas. (read more)
...I took early retirement in 2000 and moved to Athens, Texas to care of my mom and stepdad when they both became ill at the same time. They are both gone now. I am a CASA volunteer, a Henderson County Master Gardener, and volunteer for The East Texas Arboretum. (read more)
...Using citation and being able to recognize reliable resources is an invaluable skill today. I want to teach young people how to be prepared to take care of themselves for the rest of their lives. I am certified by the TEA to teach High School English as well as ESL. (read more)
...That's what I do. I find a thousand different ways to teach something until I figure out how my student learns. That's what makes me different from most people. (read more)
...I have a very efficient method for teaching students how to identify all eight parts of speech as well as subjects, predicate nouns, predicate adjectives, direct objects and indirect objects. I have both an undergraduate degree in elementary education and a Master's degree in elementary education. I have taught various level elementary grades for over 30 years. (read more)