Experience Summary
I have lived in Italy for 17 years and Brazil for 5 years and have worked in more than 35 countries during a 24 year career. I have taught courses of history, geography, political developments, culture, art and basic languages (Italian and Brazilian Portuguese) through special seminars or special travel programs designed to see and touch the items one is learning about. In most cases, when I teach a subject, I have visited the place or seen the work(s) that I am discussing. I have taught adolescents, yound adults and even elders and have done so in the USA, almost every country in Western Europe, and in Brazil. I was heavily involved in preparing and delivering seminars for the US Navy, University of Maryland (Europe), and several Studies Abroad Programs.
Teaching Style
I am enthusiastic and like to tell a story so that details make sense with context. Learning items by heart is harder than when one learns them in context. I tend to be participatory in the learning process and make people believe in themselves and the great opportunities we have in this world if we are educated.
My Hobbies
International leisure travel, culinary travel, reading, and making new friends!
Other Comments
I love the learning process and usually stay in touch with people who I have met over the years. Many former students are now very successful professionals in their fields of choice. I would like to believe I had a very small part to play somewhere in this process of personal growth.