Experience Summary
I am a semi-retired college-professor, and have taught a wide variety (pretty much everything in humanities and social sciences) of college/university courses (my last position was at Occidental) over the last 20 years to students from the age 14 to 60. I love to teach, and I love to work with new people.
Teaching Style
My style is adaptable to the needs of the student -- I can lecture, discuss, explain texts, and help with writing papers.
My Hobbies
Reading, writing, current events, staying fit and healthy.
| ACT |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught courses in ACT reading, grammar, and essay writing. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught essay composition for SAT and ACT writing sections, as well as writing for high school and college courses. |
| Government |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| Political science is also one of my Top Subjects. |
| GRE |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I scored in the top 2% in my GRE verbal scores -- though I took these 30 years ago. |
| Literature |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| My expertise depends on how familiar I am with the text, and I know some texts better than others. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| My speciality is ACT and SAT reading comprehension. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Same as above -- I have taught ACT and SAT reading comprehension, but can help with other sorts of reading as well. |
| SAT - Verbal |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught courses in SAT reading, writing and essay composition. |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have taught courses in Shakespeare. |