Experience Summary
26 Years of teaching experience, ranging from middle school to graduate school. 13 years of high school teaching experience. Have taught all levels of biology, human anatomy and physiology, numerous biology electives such as environmental science, introductory physical science, introductory earth science, and geology courses including physical geology. Have experience as a writing tutor both at the college and high school level.
Teaching Style
My teaching style is conversational-I talk to the student, rather than at or over him/her. I try to keep the student engaged by consistently posing thinking questions that help reinforce skills in scientific deduction. I am fond of using humor as a teaching tool, and will use funny or analogies as necessary to make a point understandable or memorable.
Other Comments
I have a great talent for finding metaphors/analogies using every day experiences that help make complicated concepts understandable and memorable.