Experience Summary
My high school education was comprised of "alternative" education and a summer semester at Exeter Academy in New Hampshire. Between 1983 and 1989, as a long-term substitute teacher for the ROP (in CA), I taught Computer Sciences (which included Elementary Math and Algebra)at Anderson Valley High School in Boonville CA. As a full-time teacher, I taught Culinary Arts for the ROP for four years at the Fort Bragg High School, Fort Bragg, CA. I tutored students off-hours on an ongoing basis during my tenure as a teacher.
For the purpose of this application, I am very interested in tutoring learners in English. I excelled in English in school and have tutored others in English.
Throughout my years, professionally and within my personal life and avocation, I have always aspired to learn and to help others learn.
Teaching Style
I still subscribe to some fundamental education axioms. Paramount to successful teaching are:
- Enthusiasm for and knowledge of the subject.
- Awareness of learners' needs and abilities.
- Appropriate and effective evaluation of delivery and learning.