Grade Levels
Middle School, High School
Tutoring Specialties
ADD & ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism
Bio
Teaching is a second career for me. I spent 20+ years in the oil industry before moving into education. I view my role as an educator as a facilitator who helps students find answers on their own. I try to avoid giving students the answer to a problem. I believe it's much more beneficial to the student if they are able to find the answer themselves with some amount of help from me. I try to use my experience in the corporate world to help students see the real world applications of the material they are learning.
Teacher Specialization
I have been teaching for 15 years, 5 years in traditional public schools, and 10 years in an online environment. I have a bachelor's and a Master's degree in Geology and started teaching as a second career after spending 20+ years as a petroleum geologist. During my teaching career, I have tutored many students, both in a formal setting (Sylvan Learning Center), and informal settings. I have tutored many students in my neighborhood, largely in math, science (chemistry and physics), and ELA.
Courses
ACT Prep, Algebra, Algebra 2, AP English Language and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Human Geography, AP United States Government and Politics, AP United States History, AP World History: Modern, Biology, Contemporary World Issues, Developmental Algebra, Earth Science, Economics, English 10, English 9, English Language Arts 7, English Language Arts 8, Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Geography, Geometry, High School US History, High School World History, Life Science, Math 6, Math 7, Math 8, Physical Science, Physics, Pre-Algebra, SAT Prep, Social Studies 6, Social Studies 7, US Government and Politics, World Geography
