"I have been learning all my life and am continuing my own educational journey in pursuit of a master's degree in teacher leadership, which has updated me on the most current learning theories, philosophies of education, and many other important aspects of teaching. I have two children of my own who are nine and seven years old and a beautiful wife. I am currently teaching government and world history to tenth and twelfth graders at Golden Valley High School. I have been teaching there for ten years, basically since it opened. I have run the learning intervention program for the history department in the past and continue to intervene regularly for my students with the goal of helping them get past whatever barriers are stopping them from learning. I have also worked with independent study students in various situations, some for disciplinary reasons, some for health reasons, so I am very familiar with working with students one on one.

My students would tell you that I am tough and serious about learning, but not overbearing. My students frequently tell me they enjoy my sense of humor and how I structure their class time. In general, they look forward to my class. Our school is very diverse, we have students from over fifty separate cultures, over thirty languages spoken, as well as students with a wide range of learning disabilities. I have worked with students from all walks of life and all orientations. I teach essay writing, ACT/SAT test prep, research papers, critical reading, presentation skills, collaborations skills, as well as the content of my history classes on a regular basis. I also am well versed in how common core has changed what students are expected to know/do. I am one of the specialists at my school in working with English learners as well. I have recently taken many graduate courses in: educational psychology, educational technology, leadership, philosophy, and learning theory. In short, I am a highly qualified teacher that works hard to make sure students are successful." less...