"I've been a mentor, leader and trainer throughout my professional career, both as a retired Air Force Colonel and as Program Manager building satellites in the private sector. My 30+ years experience in the working force will help my students relate to their academic tutoring needs to real world experiences that I encountered. This type of teaching with some practical applications will help the students better relate to the importance of grasping what they are trying to comprehend.

I've helped tutor one of my 2 sons when we home schooled him during his sophomore year in high school. I've also honed my teaching skills as a volunteer Sunday school teacher teaching grade school and high school lessons. I recently completed 3 semesters and Mesa Community College as a student so this experience will also help me relate to the pressures facing current students.

I've been writing and speaking my entire adult professional life. I've communicated with peers, subordinates, company presidents and the general public. I've learned to be concise, accurate and straightforward in my professional communications. I've also learned that some correspondence/public speaking are more informal and the communication should reflect a more relaxed atmosphere. Perhaps the key lesson learned is that English involves communicating and that communicating is not only speaking but also ensuring the audience understands what you're trying to communicate. Therefore communicating is an interactive process.

I enjoy meeting new people and the idea of being able to help others is very rewarding to me. I've got a wealth of real world experience that can just about every student better relate to the importance of learning and being able to communicate in the professional world. Learning is a great opportunity so let's take advantage of it while we can." less...