"My teaching style is primarily based in being interactive & observant. Teachers/Tutors and students can learn from each other; and when necessary, it's imperative to make changes to assure that comprehensive learning is happening.

My interest & commitment to tutoring began in 1983, during my sophomore year at Brown University. One of my genuine passions is the well-being of youth & young adults within the context of education. Tutoring has proven to be the means for me to "pay forward" this passion.

My personal philosophy is "I am a student of life and a lifelong student."

My favorite educational quote is "Education is our passport to the future; for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today" (Malcolm X).

On a personal note, I am an entrepreneur, teacher, mentor, creative writer (published,) activist, motivational speaker, and retired professional basketball player. My professional certifications include the Massachusetts Mentoring Partnership and the Network For Teaching Entrepreneurship [NFTE]. Additionally, I am fluent in Conversational Spanish and Portuguese.

In all that I do as a teacher/tutor, I strive to instill learning & life skills that are enduring, encourage and support self-empowerment, and exemplify this quote by an unknown author: "Success is a journey, not a destination; success is meeting the new challenge beyond every achievement." less...