...After all, students find most subjects dry, boring, and tedious. This pattern repeated itself throughout my undergraduate program. Therefore it was not unnatural for me to fantasize about how each course could be taught in a way that would make students eager to attend the class rather than contemplate skipping it altogether, only to attend the class due to attendance regulations. (read more)
...I have five children and love the opportunity to work with students of all ages. I am excited to work with your child to help them gain confidence and experience success with their schooling! I am a certified middle childhood educator in mathematics and social studies. (read more)
...I was on the team that took first in the North American Team tournament in 1974. Since then I have coached high school chess clubs and teams. I began taking Greek in 1986 at the university. (read more)
...I have learned how to break down complex problems into simple steps that I can guide a student through. I am able to effectively communicate concepts to students and ensure they understand the concepts behind the problem. I absolutely love seeing a student make connections between concepts and the problems. (read more)
...But on occasion, they were made to be broken. I have a natural talent for concise prose composition, and a flair for poetic and dramatic imagery. I have submitted and published a few articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals, as well as assisted in the editing of other researchers' submissions. (read more)