...Tutoring is a great opportunity for the tutor and student because the student's needs can be better addressed since the student is the sole focus of tutoring sessions. I feel that my experience studying the field of education and teaching allow me to understand where other teachers are coming fr... (read more)
...Before this degree, I earned my bachelor's in engineering but switched to teaching because this is what I do with passion. I started teaching in August 2000 and my unique educational background allows me to understand students' needs and to give examples of practical applications of what they le... (read more)
...Overall my students say that their grades are 1.5 grades higher than if they had not had me as their tutor. Currently I am a postdoctoral researcher where my research focuses on STEM Education, specifically how we can engage students in STEM through experiential learning and through using effect... (read more)
...I truly love learning and sharing my knowledge with others. I have been teaching at the university/collegiate level for several years and I absolutely love it. I understand that the subjects I teach may be considered dry and boring to some, but I am passionate about these topics and that shows in my lessons. (read more)
...I physically sat in a meeting in Minneapolis Hospital where my wife had aspirational pneumonia, and these doctors were being negative. I ask a question, "Are you giving up?" The reply was, "No." I stated, "Then, let us get the job done," and I walked out and slammed the door in their faces. I stepped to the plate, like I always have done, and was made it through out of intensive care. (read more)