Experience Summary
I have taught elementary, middle school , high school, college, and students in adult education courses. I have taught in rural, suburban, and urban settings for both private and public institutions. I have tutored my own children (e.g. Latin, Art, Guitar) and middle and high school students in their homes and/or at my home. I have taught hundreds of college courses and thousands of students. I have a passion for teaching, knowledge, learning from others, and life-learning.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is real. It's genuine. College students walk away from my classes saying, "Thanks for keeping it real." I have no pretenses as I view the learning process as a crucial humans exchange between two or more people. I'm very egalitarian in my approach, being open to learn from my students. Finally, I have caring pedagogy, in that I care about my students and usually am in touch with them well after the teaching experience.
My Hobbies
I play with my children, ranging in ages from 1 year to 13 years old; I play guitar and write my own original compositions; I love to draw and paint; I read and write poetry; I read a lot throughout the day and just about anything; I love to spend time with my wife (who I also read with); I love to hike, play soccer, and absolutely love to be outside.
| Composition |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught Composition courses at the college-level and have assigned, proofread, and graded thousands of essays in all of the courses I've taught in the humanities. |
| Drawing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I studied art at the Maryland Institute College of Art and am an award-winning artist (Marie Walsh Sharpe Finalist and Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Visual Arts). I can teach introductory and intermediate drawing for any age. |
| Latin |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Can teach introduction and intermediate Latin: translation, vocabulary, and grammar. I have taught extensively from Wheelock's Latin and used this text as a student, as well as, used it to teach middle school, high school, and college students. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught Literature courses at the college-level, including courses in Short Stories, Ethics in Literature, and Understanding Literature (which included half the semester on poetry alone). |
| Logic |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I have taught Logic and Critical Thinking at the college-level at both community colleges and first-tier universities. |
| Painting |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I studied art at the Maryland Institute College of Art and am an award-winning artist (Marie Walsh Sharpe Finalist and Maryland Distinguished Scholar in the Visual Arts). I can teach introductory and intermediate oil painting for any age. |
| Poetry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| In addition to being a working poet, having penned original poems since 2003, I have taught poetry in my course, Understanding Literature, which included half the semester on poetry alone. |