...After all, students find most subjects dry, boring, and tedious. This pattern repeated itself throughout my undergraduate program. Therefore it was not unnatural for me to fantasize about how each course could be taught in a way that would make students eager to attend the class rather than contemplate skipping it altogether, only to attend the class due to attendance regulations. (read more)
...I also find it to be interesting and meaningful. As the saying goes, the past is prologue. I am a very easygoing, patient person who loves building friendships with people and helping them along the way. (read more)
...As a licensed substitute teacher, I have experience teaching in the area of literature. I often utilize study guides and timelines to assist students in this area. I am well qualified for proofreading due to my two years of experience as a copy-editor for the University of Toledo's school newspaper, The Independent Collegian. (read more)
...Efficacy is focusing on that one fifth. Identify the magical 20%!
I also want to make sure students obey Parkinson's Law: If you fail to schedule an hour for a project which should take an hour, you might well manage to take at least two! I plan to add yet another book to the series: Einstein for Dummies! (read more)
...I am currently a school employee, working on obtaining my M.Ed in special education. I work with at-risk students as an academic coach to improve their grades and to obtain their required graduation requirements. I typically work with middle school and high school aged students on a variety of subjects. (read more)