Experience Summary
After graduating High School early (Jan 2001) I did two semester at the University of Akron majoring in Political Science. After the events of 9/11 I enlisted in the US Navy (Jan 2002). I was trained at the prestigious Defense Language Institute (DLI) in Monterey CA, with follow up training in Texas.
I then spent the next years working as an Arabic linguist and Intelligence Analyst at a Joint Service Operation. I specialized in Iraqi and Syrian Dialects.
By 2006 I was a shift NCOIC (Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, basically a supervisor). I left the service in 2008 with an honorable discharge and started working for the department of the army as a civilian but filling the same roll.
After suffering some medical issues I moved back to North East Ohio in 2015.
Teaching Style
I'm a visual learner, so my teaching style is the same, but I can adapt. I'm a big fan of the "See One, Do One, Teach One" approach. So in group settings I will teach a concept, give a quiz on the concept, and then have the students teach the concept back to the group.
My Hobbies
Reading, I love history, linguistics, fiction and non fiction. I like current events, local and national. Comparative religion is also a big hobby of mine, just learning the differences and similarities between religions dating back to the Greeks through current times.
Other Comments
I am free from 10am-10pm Mon-Sat. If you want help in more than one subject a 25% discount will be offered.
| Arabic |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| ***I am not a native speaker***
I worked from 2002-2011 as an Arabic linguist for the DOD and other governmental agencies. I was trained in MSA at the Defense language Institute in Monterey CA where I graduated with honors. I was then trained in both the Levant and Iraqi dialects. I was a teaching assistant and tutor at The Ohio state university from 2011-2014 |
| ASVAB |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I scored a 99 on my ASVAB before enlisting. I can also offer prep for the DLAB, as well as just offer basic advice about joining. I was enlisted from 2002-2008 in the US Navy and worked as an Arabic Linguist and Intel Analyst at a joint service base. From 2008-2011 I work for the Department of the Army in the same capacity but as a contract civilian. |
| Government |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I spent almost 15 years working for the US Government, and was a Polysci major at the University of Akron. |
| Resume Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Transitioning from the military to the private sector taught me a lot about this subject. |
| Speaking |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am a proficient public speaker due to my time in the military. I would commonly give talks to 50-200 officers explain current details of our operations and taking questions after. |
| World History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I'm a history buff, it has always been a passion of mine. |