Experience Summary
Prior to serving in the United States Army, I was a successful entrepreneur in NJ. In 2003, I was recruited and after serving I returned to train troops at the Infantry Training Brigade at Fort Benning, GA. After returning home, I began working at a financial firm and became a licensed Investment Advisor and Asset Manager. I ran the Manasquan Edward Jones branch office until deciding to return to school. I studied Political Science at the University of Florida completing their International Relations program Cum Laude. Studies in International Relations focused on the international global economy, international agencies, national security, international political theory, and other aspects of public policy. I received minors in History and Chinese Language & Business Culture. While studying the Chinese Mandarin language, I became an asset to my Chinese counterparts (and visa versa) to gain real world experience and knowledge of the formal and informal aspects of the language, culture, and business tactics. I have spent the last year consulting western business men regarding the eastern negotiation style in order to provide their companies a more favorable business arraignment with their eastern partners.
Teaching Style
I am a firm believer that different people learn in different ways. Therefore, while I teach by my own set of principles I am always seeking feedback on how better to accommodate the manners in which criteria can be better understood.
My Hobbies
As well as enjoying academic hobbies, I enjoy recreation such as fishing, martial arts, an exercising. I have a passion for politics for which I am deeply involved on the state and national levels. Mot of all I am a family man. I love to spend time with my son, daughter, and wife more than anything else in the world.
American History |
Proficiency: Expert
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Aside from being my long time passion, I minored in History at the University of Florida. I have been tutoring both World and American History for five years. |
Business |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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For the past year I have consulted western business with interest in eastern markets. Eastern business practice is very different from those in the west. In order to be certain your company receives the most favorable outcome possible, an understanding of chinese business negotiation style is imperative. Although a little effort can go a long way with chinese business leaders, much more is needed to ensure your partnerships are maximizing your business potential. I can make sure that it does. |
Chinese |
Proficiency: Experienced
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Although I studied Mandarin Chinese at the University of Florida, much of my experience is real world through friends and business associates. I learned Mandarin to improve business negotiations and to better understand the culture. I have been consulting western business with interest in eastern markets for the past year. Currently, I also provide service to beginner/intermediate students seeking to learn Mandarin for school or recreational purposes. |
Economics |
Proficiency: Expert
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Whether it is help with a macroeconomics course or the international political economy as a whole, I offer academic tutoring that is coupled with real world knowledge of financial markets and business practices. I have been tutoring in this field for five years. |
English ESOL |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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For 3 years I have offered Chinese international students my services to help them gain a better understanding of American culture and the English language. As a Mandarin Chinese speaker, I am uniquely qualified to make the transition from China to an American campus as easy as possible. For those three years my goal has been to make certain that the students I tutor are in the best position possible to make the most of their American education. |
Political Science |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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Political Science was the centerpiece of my studies at the University of Florida. In addition to academic experience, I have been politically active for 12 years on both the state and national levels. My academic experience covers domestic politics and internal relations. I have been tutoring in the areas of international/domestic political theory for three years. |
World History |
Proficiency: Expert
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Aside from being my long time passion, I minored in History at the University of Florida. I have been tutoring both World and American History for five years. |
Writing Skills |
Proficiency: Expert
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In both professional and academic endeavors I was required to develop a compelling set f writing skills to be successful. I have been sharing these skills for five years. |