...This is where I shine! For me, there is nothing more rewarding than to witness a student's journey from PreAlgebra frustration and failure to that of clarified understanding, achievement and undeniable success in the subject! As an overall general perfectionist, especially academically, it aggravates me when I find misspelled words... especially on business/professional documents! (read more)
...I feel that I can have a more personal role in getting students through their difficulties in math by tutoring. I can spend the time needed to focus on the true issues that students are struggling with. I have spent thousands of hours tutoring students one-on-one and in group settings. (read more)
...I have read the entire Bible during my downtime in the Marine Corps. I have been attending church for many years as well as disciple groups where we have discussed the interpretation of verses and their impact on modern day. I find the Bible very fascinating just to look at the history of it. (read more)
...Whether in a classroom setting or online classroom, I've witnessed the transformative power of programming education. My areas of expertise encompass a range of programming domains, including C# and the .Net framework, Game Development with Unity, Java, Object-Oriented Programming, Design patter... (read more)
I have over 30 years of experience in the general sciences and am currently enrolled in the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) program at the St. Johns Rive State College to obtain my Florida Professional Teachers Certification. I am able to play several musical instruments (guitar, drums, piano, saxophone, & clarinet) and am knowledgeable in music theory. (read more)