Experience Summary
My studies in history have made me a terrific writer and researcher. I also have a great amount of experience in creative writing having taken many courses and working in talent agencies. Added to this I have worked in medical offices, elementary schools, coached sports, and am currently a part time law student. I am also a fiction writer and am the author of the amazon eBook series,Chronicles of Richard Spdafore. Please see blog for info. http://richardspadafore.blogspot.com/
Teaching Style
I am extremely calm and teach at my students speed. Being dyslexic and not learning how to read or write until I was in 7th grade I am understanding and well-tempered to learning speeds. I also have strong verbal communication skills.
My Hobbies
Sports, working out, reading, creative writing, history, film, public speeking, traveling, story telling.
| American History |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I was a history major at Loyola Marymount University. Outside of my general history classes I took Contemporary America, Young America, Civil War and Reconstruction, WW2, and Cold War courses. |
| Creative Writing |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I was a history major at Loyola Marymount University and minored in writing. I took Creative Writing, Journalism 1 and 2, and took a varied of storytelling courses. I have my own book series, The Chronicles of Richard Spadafore, which is available on amazon eBooks. |
| Dyslexia |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I was a history major at Loyola Marymount University and tutored dyslexic students part time from grades 1-6. I personally am dyslexic and did not learn how to read until I was in 7th grade. My personal experience has allowed me to help others with this disability. I am also a good role model as I am currently in law school, showing that you can overcome these disabilities. |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Minored in writing at Loyola Marymount and took Journalism 1 and 2. I also was a history major, which required a great deal of research writing. |
| Social Studies |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I was a history major at Loyola Marymount and took several sociology courses. I have a deep understanding of this area and some teaching experience with elementary school students. |
| Typing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am a proficient typer, having taken courses. Worked in a varried of office settings and typed up documents for bussiness. Further, I am a writer and write through microsoft word. |
| World History |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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| I was a history major at Loyola Marymount University. Outside of my general history classes my general area of focus was the Roman Empire. I also took Early Civilizations, Greek and Roman Mythology, and Middle East History. |
| Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I was a history major at Loyola Marymount University and minored in creative writing. When it comes to writing style I am extremely proficient with personal statements, research papers, essays, journal articles, and fiction writing. I am the author of the amazon eBook series Chronicles of Richard Spadafore. |