...I'm re-reading "Tuesdays With Morrie" and it is revivifying my passion for English, which I have been speaking for gosh I don't know how long now. I think Miles Davis said it best when he didn't say anything at all and just let the music do the talking, you know? I have a 43" vertical and ran a 4.6 at the combine. (read more)
...I've also had a number of experiences in public relations and managerial environments and employment and consider this an advantage in dealing with students regarding motivation and conceptual understanding of subject matter. When teaching in public education, I conducted a number of private tut... (read more)
...I have an elementary aged daughter who is in the process of receiving a learning disability diagnosis. During this process, and previously, I have worked with my daughter to overcome obstacles with learning. Homework is a struggle for her and we have worked hard to implement strategies that hel... (read more)
...I work in the on-campus writing center as well as volunteer at the online tutoring center. I love teaching and believe that all people have writers inside them, they just have to learn how to access it. I believe in keeping the students the author of their work and will be a guiding force to make their writing stronger and will never try to interject my own thoughts into their piece. (read more)
...My techniques do of course vary some according to the student, but ultimately I try to find out what the child is interested in and gauge my activities in that regard. If topics can be made applicable to the student's life, I find retention and comprehension rates are much higher. Please note, I have oodles of patience! (read more)