"I'm a magna cum laude graduate of the University Toledo with a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication Disorders. Additionally I have a Master's Degree in Liberal Arts from Wright State University in Criminal Justice and a second Master's Degree in Behavioral Science and Psychology from Capella University. It's simple, I absolutely love learning! However in January 2008 I was given the opportunity to teach at Sinclair Community College and came to the realization that (as if it were possible) I love teaching even more than learning!

I taught at Sinclair Community College for six years and Wright State University for one year. I also have experience teaching at a high school level, as I taught at the Cincinnati Job Corps for 14 months. I have experience teaching Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology, Health Education, Nutrition, English and Social Studies. I have seven years experience tutoring college and high school students. My philosophy is, "What is knowledge if kept to oneself? Nothing. Knowledge is to be shared." I use experiential teaching because I have learned that most individuals learn best and retain information much longer through experiences.

I believe learning should be fun. I try to be creative in teaching and tutoring by finding out the student's interests and bring it into the learning process and lesson planing. I prefer that students practice or demonstrate their knowledge of what they have learned in front of me so that I can feel confident the student has an understanding of the material.

I am an outstanding instructor and tutor because I am engaged in the topics I tutor. I have used my own methods in my professional employment as well as while attending school myself. I am an outstanding tutor because I am patient with my students and am just as (or more) excited when a student grasps a concept or idea. I am also an outstanding tutor because I am a happy person. I have experienced many adversities throughout my life and knowing the joy and peace that is always waiting on t" less...