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Experience Summary

I have been teaching college (History, Philosophy, Ethics, writing, reading, social studies) since the early 1980's. I have taught in New York (LaGuardia Community College), Connectiuct (Three Rivers Community College), New Jersey (Mercer County Community College) and Pennsylvania (Bucks County and Montgomery County Community Colleges and ). I have also taught online (University of Phoenix, DeVry University and The Iowa Consortium of Community Colleges). I have tutored many college and high school students, as well as grammar school students. I have taught several test preparation classes and helped many students to raise their test scores.

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Teaching Style

In my experience, the majority of students are highly motivated. This is, for me, the key to success. However, very often, students require assistance with a wide range of ‘remediation’ in many of life’s basic competencies: a skill set that includes such issues as time management, test taking, study habits, and, sometimes, acculturation. My teaching methodology follows these simple steps: Step 1: Motivation Step 2: Definition & Understanding of terms Step 3: Explanation, exploration, discussion, debate Step 4: Questions & Answers Step 5: Practice: Time & Effort Step 6: Demonstration (or proof) I absolutely believe that motivation is required for learning. I have found that students become more motivated to learn when they understand how they will profit from the experience. I teach ‘communication’ all the time, regardless of the subject matter. Throughout the course of the term, I seek to establish a ‘learning rapport’ with the students, constantly reminding them of their need to apply themselves (and think) in order to succeed. I emphasize the need for students to be ‘self-aware’ learners. I share with my students the goals and the processes that we engage in. For example, a definition of terms lesson or an opportunity to debate is always clearly identified. My classroom methodology is experientially based. I create common experiences in the classroom (ranging from reading a document, watching a video, listening to music, to conducting a group discussion) designed to provide a basis for discussion and exploration of ideas, concepts, relationships and consequences. I intersperse these experiences with didactic lessons, ranging from the presentation of theories and facts to thought provoking questions, ethical dilemmas and historical debates. I push students and pull them. I stretch their minds to think about life in ways, perhaps, they have not thought before. I emphasize that one’s perspective determines one’s vision. I encourage my students to explore different perspectives, to experience different ways of looking at the world and to ask questions. I admonish my classes when questions are not asked, threatening to repeat the entire lesson if questions are not forthcoming (I have never actually had to do this). I encourage my students to read, read, and read. I assist them in writing proper English as well. I strive for them to understand the communication process as an integral part of their quest to acquire knowledge and skills.

My Hobbies

Chess, Gardening, fishing, exercise, and all types of games....

Other Comments

I am a patiemt and understanding tutor. I devote myself to helping my students succeeed. I appreciate the various learnng styles of my students and adjust my approach to each student's individual needs.

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