All of
Michael’s current tutoring subjects are listed at the left. You
can read more about
Michael’s qualifications in specific subjects below.
ACT Reading
I did well on the ACT in 1983
Algebra 1
I was an advanced student in high school, excelling at math
Anatomy
I have had over 2 years of Anatomy classes including 3 gross anatomy classes
ASVAB
I took the ASVAB test in 1984 and did very well, enabling me to be a Nuclear Power specialist in the Navy
Bible Studies
I have been studying the Bible daily for over 15 years, and consider myself to be quite knowledgeable and proficient in both reading and interpretation of Scripture
Biochemistry
I have taken biochemistry at 2 graduate schools, and in medical school it is part of almost every class I take.
Biology
I consider myself to be somewhat of a Biology authority, as I have been studying biology in a medical environment for 6 years
Elementary Math
I was an accelerated math student all the way from middle school through high school, and have continued to do well in college.
Elementary Science
I have been studying advanced sciences for 6 years -- biomedical sciences, and am still very good at the basics
English
I am a writer, and consider myself to be a master of using the subtleties of the English language to communicate thoughts.
General Computer
I use a computer mainly for basic utility operations, such as word processing, business presentations, and doing research on the internet. Basics are my forte.
Grammar
Grammar is one of my strong suits. I am a writer, and take pride in correct use of language.
Microbiology
I have taken several microbiology courses at 2 graduate schools. One of my areas of special interest is studying infectious disease. I want to be a doctor who specializes in infectious disease.
Microsoft PowerPoint
I use Powerpoint to make professional presentations for seminars I teach. It is fun, and fun to learn.
Microsoft Word
I am a writer. I use Microsoft Word exclusively and extensively, every day.
Physical Science
I have taken and passed a Biomedical Sciences licensing examination, which is part of the licensing process for becoming a doctor. Physical sciences are my forte.
Physiology
I have taken several human physiology courses at 2 graduate schools. This is one of my areas of specialty. Knowing how the body's systems work is essential for a medical student like myself.
Prealgebra
I was an accelerated math student from middle school all the way through high school. Math has always been one of my strong subjects.
Proofreading
I am a writer. Proofreading is one of my specialties.
Reading
Since I am a writer, it stands to reason that I have been an avid and critical reader since childhood.
Spelling
I am a writer and an old-fashioned speller. Although I use word-processing programs to check my spelling today, I used to have to look things up manually in a dictionary and/or thesaurus. Therefore I can spell pretty well even without a dictionary or a spell-checking program.
Study Skills
In Arizona, I have taught College Study Skills seminars to my peers for about 2 years now. These seminars have been wildly popular, because in only 4 hours, I can give people a set of life-skills and school-skills ANYONE can apply RIGHT AWAY, regardless of their intelligence level or abilities, and they can see the results in their study habits, grades and lower stress levels almost right away.
Vocabulary
I am a writer. Being a GOOD writer requires one to develop a large vocabulary, to use it correctly, and to be able to manipulate it to describe things precisely.
Writing
I am a writer, and have been a writer since a very young age. Creative writing is one of my strongest talents.