...I have 30+ years of teaching experience in the state of Virginia. I have taught multiple subjects that are SOL based since there development. I worked on the committee to develop the SOL's and still write SOL questions in several topics (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Algebra I and Geometry). I hold a Virginia Teaching Endorsement in Social Studies. (read more)
...Students can be drawn out more in a casual environment where ideas are encouraged and respected. Generally, I believe in collaboration, which of course is difficult in a one-on-one session. However, I feel that it's important to know where to find the answers. (read more)
...I have read over 100 books on American history and have extensive knowledge on American history from 1607 to present day. In addition to American history, I have a strong understanding of the history of American foreign policy. I got a 5 in AP European History, and I have studied Russian, German, French, and English history on my own and in high school and college courses. (read more)
...I know Latin and Ancient Greek to the advanced level, having read numerous classical authors in the original. I have over three years of tutoring experience within and beyond the field of classical studies. A recent term paper of mine has been presented at a national undergraduate classics conference and is forthcoming for publication in a peer-reviewed undergraduate journal. (read more)
...In both my middle school classroom and my previous fifth grade classroom, I used an interactive whiteboard to introduce lessons and engage students in activities that promoted learning through a visually stimulating medium. In Writing Workshop, my students used MS Word to draft, edit, and publis... (read more)