...Moreover, I have recently been hired in as the 3rd and 4th grade elementary teacher for the students of an inner city private school, and am looking forward to extensive professional development! My teaching major at MSU was Language Arts. I took two courses in Linguistics and also took a literacy course that focused primarily on phonics. (read more)
...I love guiding students to the "aha! moment" when a concept suddenly becomes clear. I've tutored students ranging in age from elementary school through college, including a number with learning disabilities. I meet students where they're at, and my tutoring style is patient, passionate, and encouraging. (read more)
...I am married and my wife is an English teacher/professor and a published author. We have three children; our oldest son, who is a special needs person, currently lives in a group home, our daughter is an elementary school teacher in China, and our youngest son is a pre-med major at Indiana Unive... (read more)
...Whatever area you need to improve in, I can help. If you need a better understanding of the material, I can provide that instruction. I can also help you prepare your test taking strategy with an understanding of the structure of the exam and the scoring algorithms used. (read more)
...My mother was my first teacher. She taught me, rooted for me, showed great patience as she taught, and maintained high expectations for me. This experience of having someone root for me, advocate for me, teach me with patience, and expect me to succeed, has colored my philosophy of teaching. (read more)