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)
...I have tutored and taught students in a variety of subjects, including science, math, English, reading, and spelling. I know how to write my own lesson plans and alter lessons to fit each individual student's needs. I have been playing soccer since I was seven years old. (read more)
...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. I strive to make sure every student I tutor understands their material on a deeper level and leaves confident that they can use the material in meaningful ways. (read more)
...At this time, I would prefer to primarily focus on helping students with the ACT, although I will consider jobs in the other subject areas highlighted on my profile. I minored in economics. I wrote a senior thesis in school in Europe that dealt with the politics and economics of Yugoslavia. (read more)
...I am open to feedback and quick to respond, and I look forward to working with you! Feel free to contact me with any additional questions or to schedule a lesson!I self studied to score in the 97th percentile. There was an 8 pt increase between my two test dates, so I know the strategies that lead to concrete results. (read more)