I am a dedicated and seasoned English tutor with a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Additionally, I have earned a certification in Dyslexia, R.I.S.E. and K-2 Elementary Reading, which has equipped me with specialized skills to engag... (read more)
...Though I got a relatively late start to public speaking, I was more or less thrown into the deep waters of the public speaking discipline. I had upwards of 300 students a semester and loved the challenge of keeping their attention. During that time, my wife and I would host large gathering of students ranging upwards of 400 people at one time. (read more)
...Systems to successfully educate students to address this unexpected difficulty in reading include the Orton-Gillingham approach which focuses on phonemic awareness and the hurdles dyslexics face in developing this essential skill, particularly as it relates to the alphabetic principle. My traini... (read more)
...My military experience allowed me the opportunity to provide tutoring/mentoring services to underprivileged youth and see the direct impact I was having on the children over the course of the school year. It was these experiences that motivated me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in psychology and ... (read more)