...In the classroom, I prefer to emphasize the importance of discussion and collaboration, not only with the instructor to clarify concepts and methods, but also with fellow students to facilitate internalization and facility in employing the ideas, strategies, and methods. Thus my lectures become ... (read more)
I am a local teacher with eleven years experience in a variety of subjects in grades 6-12. I am currently teaching social studies and it is truly my passion. I bring a varied background in the social sciences, including a bachelors degree in sociology. (read more)
...Thus teaching is especially important as it imparts knowledge to others. I can still clearly remember that I started enjoying "teaching" at a young age. After I had learned something new, I was always itching to share my new discovery with my little companions. (read more)
I hold a Bachelors degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing from Hollins University. In addition, I have founded and run two writing critique groups over the past two years, both of which are still running. My method of teaching relies heavily on critiquing, finding not only the flaws of a story, but also pointing out and encouraging the good as well. (read more)