...I have found that one of the most effective methods for helping students succeed is by testing the absolute limits of their knowledge. Often, students may have a gap in their knowledge which can make grasping more complex concepts hard. I aim to question students on their methods/approaches for problem-solving to help them gain a greater understanding. (read more)
My vast experience in education includes teaching students within the Tuscaloosa City Schools for three decades, at the University of Alabama, and at Stillman College during and after retiring from the public school system. Teaching positions range in scope from secondary English instruction, under... (read more)
...Prior to law school, I worked for several years as a graduate and undergraduate writing tutor at Notre Dame's Writing Center, and I have also worked for several years as a 6th-8th grade writing teacher. This combination makes me uniquely suited to help every writer along every stage of the writi... (read more)
...My goal is to help students understand the material on a deeper level so that they are able to retain it. My biggest complaint about school over my 16+ years is that many teachers/professors just want to feed information and have you regurgitate it. Many times, true understanding is not the focus. (read more)