...In the past, I have published poetry and short fiction, as well. While pursuing my various degrees, I have completed countless research projects and served as a research assistant on 2 (two) occasions, presenting both treatises for peer review. During my Sociology studies, I earned 24 credit hours in various Statistics and Statistical Analyses courses. (read more)
...My focus was always on using these skills to improve student writing, not to have students use them in isolation. Correct grammar, usage, and mechanics polish writing and help students speak the language of success. As a high school English teacher, I focused on both learning to read and reading to learn. (read more)
...I have enjoyed tutoring very much, and so wish to offer my services more widely. I received a 790 on the math SAT and an 800 on the GRE (both before "re-norming"). I have since tutored high school and college students in many aspects of math, including most recently statistics. I studied Latin in college, and have maintained my proficiency, reading in the language every day. (read more)
...Being a teacher, I am well planned and organized, as well as caring and patient with students. I can speak and write Mandarin Chinese very well, especially my handwriting is excellent. I have a Teacher Certification of College of Jiangsu Province, which includes Mandarin Speaking Certificate. (read more)
...I've been a husband for 38 years and father for 35. I've been teaching in some form since 1986. I was a nationally ranked swimmer (freestyle sprints) as well as a high school swimming/diving coach. (read more)