...First the content of history is important to know, especially events and individuals relative location to each other. It is important to know that the Missouri Compromise happened before the Civil War, not the reverse. Beyond the surface level of content knowledge though, there is a more fluid knowledge that needs to be developed, one in which the student learns "why" things are connected. (read more)
...I also volunteer as a mentor in the CAS Summer program, which connects University students with the Actuarial profession. I believe math can be communicated in ways that anyone can understand. I also think that math requires practice. (read more)
...I worked with students in fields like English, Math, and History. Several skills involved writing, study skills, and social habits. I have played basketball all my life. (read more)
...I have worked with several students and adults who have ADD/ADHD, in various home and educational settings. In my student teaching, I taught ADD/ADHD students in my Inclusion classroom and conferred with ESE Department on a regular basis. I have also taught and cared for an array of adults with ADD/ADHD. (read more)
...As a retired Military man and Police Officer I have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. I am always learning new instructional strategies and technology to reach students of all academic levels. I have experience with students with special needs as well as students impacted by trauma. (read more)