Experience Summary
I have mentored various people since 2000, in all types of subjects, including math, science, social sciences, English, writing, literature, and other related subjects. My academic record is very strong, and I believe empowering those I work with every single time. The only pre-requisites are that you have to be willing to learn, and learn how to learn.
Teaching Style
I like to use the Socratic method, mainly by asking questions and challenging assumptions. In addition, I like to engage those I teach, challenging them to think about what they previously have not considered. I believe in building on successes, and offering constructive criticism, where appropriate.
My Hobbies
Reading, writing, church involvement and activites, real estate research, and watching sports.
Other Comments
I believe in personal motivation and empowerment. You can be a success at anything in life, if you put your mind, body, and soul to that effort.
| Algebra |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I consistently made mostly "A" averages in Algebra I, and scored well in this subject throughout K-12, as well as college. |
| Algebra I |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I consistently made mostly "A" averages in Algebra I, and scored well in this subject throughout K-12, as well as college. |
| Algebra II |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I also excelled in Algebra II, as well, earning mostly "A" averages throughout K-12, as well as college. |
| American History |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I excelled in American history, and still study it to this day. I never made below an "A" average in this area, and wrote numerous papers on the subject while in college. |
| ASVAB |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I earned very high marks on this exam, and but for a physical condition, would have proceeded with a promising career in the military. |
| Chemistry |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I never made below a "B+" average in this subject, and understand the dynamics, processes, and procedures behind this subject, including the periodic table of elements, as well as balancing chemical equations. |
| College Algebra |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I never once made below an "A" average in College-Level Algebra. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am an excellent writer and composer of many, many works, having written dozens of speeches, prose, and writings entirely on my own, and learned many tools, techniques, and options for writing and composition. I continue to be a prolific writer and composer to this day. |
| Earth Science |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I did very well in this subject, and wrote and prepared multiple studies, papers, and conducted extensive research into various aspects of Earth Science, with a particular interest in tectonic plates and their impacts on our society. |
| Geography |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I was a city planner for 5+ years, and understand GIS programs, mapping, and general geography very well. I excelled at this subject while in graduate school, as well as in my earlier studies. |
| Geometry |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I consistently made mostly "A" averages in Geometry, and understand this subject very well. |
| Government |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I never made below an "A" average in this subject, and have 10+ years of practical experience in this field, having worked for governments at the local and state level. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I excel at grammar, and have a tremendous grasp of the complexies and nuances of the English language. |
| Logic |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I consistently did well with logical proofs, as well as analogies and statements, throughout the K-12 and college levels. |
| Math |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I excelled at Math in school, and never got below a "B+" average while in K-12, as well as in college. |
| Political Science |
Proficiency: Expert
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| Political science was my focus throughout K-12, as well as being my major area of study in college. I graduated with a Bachelor's of Science in this specialty, and never made below an "A" average. I also have practical experience in this area, having worked at the local and state government levels. |
| Psychology |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I excelled in this subject in college, earning an "A" average. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am an avid reader, having read thousands of books. My reading interests are wide and varied, and involve numerous styles, from authors as wide-ranging as Mark Twain, James Joyce, Charles Dickens, Alexander Pope, and Chaucer, to name a few. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I can take any piece of literature, and break it down for anyone to understand. I have conducted numerous readings to people, and always go out of my way to help them understand the subject matter. |
| Shakespeare |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am well-versed in Shakespeare, having read and studied his works extensively. |
| Social Studies |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I excelled in this subject, never earning below an "A" average. |
| Sociology |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I excelled at this subject in high school, as well as in college. I have always been fascinated by the systems and groups by which societies organize themselves, and understand how they interact and function very well. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am an excellent speller, having mastered a command of the English language at a young age. |
| Testing Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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| I have a philosophy that preparation is the foundation to anything, and that proper preparation will help anyone conquer any exam. |
| World History |
Proficiency: Expert
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| In addition to American history, I also excelled in World history, as well, and continue studying it to this day. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I am an avid writer, and continue writing to this day. |