Experience Summary
While attending Mesabi C.C, Virginia, Minnesota 1981-1983, I began teaching percussion/ drums and tutoring piano, math,... I also taught while in Ft. Leavenworth, KS, prison, 2002-2003.
I served in the U.S. Air Force 1984-1988 as a Civil Engineer and shift leader. I served in the U.S. Army 1988-2005. I was a leader, teacher, trainer, counselor, assessor,...Platoon Sergeant, Squad Leader, Team Leader, Section Sergeant...1999-2002 I taught officer cadets at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York. 2001-2007 I was a team leader and instructor at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks Vocational Cabinetry, Ft. Leavenworth, KS prison. Most of my knowledge is in music, math, genealogy, athletics, history, geography, farming, weather.
Teaching Style
I make use of and and all available tools to help teach. I am easily adaptive and can find field expedient methods useful and successful when necessary. I am generously patient and prefer to teach from the ground up, disallowing missed information or misunderstanding. I like to put my students at ease and make the atmosphere enjoyable, interesting, and comfortable. Through my experiences I never heard complaint from any student. Many sought me out personally, preferring my methods. Treating others as humans, not as cattle or dollar signs. I enjoy teaching and sharing what I have to offer.