Writer, Historian, and Book Worm, yeah, that's me...

As you can see by my title, my passion lies with the fine art of writing, the study of history, and reading. Looking through the various tutoring requests, I know there is a big need for writing help and learning study skills. I would love the opportunity to share my experience with current students. I'd hate to think all of my paper-writing in school going to waste! There doesn't seem to be quite as many requests for the subject of history, but if you ever need assistance in this field, I'm your man!

I currently work full-time in the youth services department of a public library, which has given me numerous opportunities to help out young patrons-Kindergarten through 8th grade-with homework and basic computer skills. My job has also given me the opportunity to learn a number of computer programs crucial for student needs, such as Microsoft Works, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint. My readers' advisory has also expanded over my nine-year employment at the library, particularly in the area of children's literature. If you happen to be looking for books for that reluctant reader, or need something within the acceptable Accelerated Reader or Lexile range, let me know!

As for my educational background, I studied History at the College of DuPage and Hannibal LaGrange College, receiving my B.A. in 2002. Needless to say, the study of history requires a thorough understanding of researching and writing papers. I'm currently halfway through my master's program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee to acquire my MLIS-Masters of Library and Information Services-where the knowledge of technology is just as crucial as learning the inner workings of the library.

Steven's Subjects

Math:	prealgebra
Art:	theatre
English:	Bible studies, English, grammar, literature, proofreading, public speaking, reading, TOEFL, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	TOEFL
Computer:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Word
Language:	TOEFL
History:	American history, European history, geography, world history
Elementary Education:	elementary science, grammar, reading, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, public speaking
Sports/Recreation:	chess
Corporate Training:	grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, public speaking
Homeschool:	English, prealgebra, reading, study skills, writing

American History

I am a hard core history nerd! I earned a B.A. in History at Hannibal LaGrange College in 2002. I also love to read historical nonfiction and biographies. My general interest is American history; more specifically the Civil War, although I'm not limited to just that particular subgenre. I'm not sure if this belongs as part of the American History subject description, but I also volunteer as an archivist at my city's historical center and do a bit of genealogy work on the side.

Vocabulary

“The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” ~Mark Twain

As Mark Twain so clearly points out, knowing the right word to say is important!
This may sound a bit obvious, but the best way to build your vocabulary is to read...a lot. Look up words you don't understand. Then try to put those words to use in every day conversation or in writing. But only in moderation; you don't want to sound like you just... Read More

Microsoft Excel

Although I cannot profess to be an expert, I use Excel a great deal in my job.

European History

Next to American History, I am most knowledgable in European History. I've taken a number of college classes on such topics as the post-Roman era (Medieval, Renaissance, Reformation, etc.), the World Wars and their aftermath.

Microsoft Word

I am very familiar with this program. I have used it all through school and in my work. I also do some writing on the side, so I put Word to good use!

Prealgebra

I've got to be honest - I don't know how I managed to pass the prealgebra test, but fail in elementary math! It's a bit embarassing. However, I did take a lot of algebra courses in college. I took four non-credit classes, tested out of a fifth, and concluded with College Algebra in my senior year.

Reading

I work at a library. Reading is an occupational hazard ; )

Writing

When studying history, you unavoidably tend to write a lot of papers! I can also sympathize with the hair-pulling frustration of creating just the right bibliography. Despite this, I enjoy researching and paper-writing. I also do a bit of creative writing on the side. Nothing published as yet, but one can hope!

Geography

You can't be a slave to your GPS and Mapquest! It's important to know where you are, where you are going, and how to get there in the first place. Of course there's a lot more to geography than reading a map, but it's the basis for the study of geography. That being said, I have also taken a college course in Geography.

English

The subject of English is a combination of reading, writing, and grammar. I have experience in all of these things via rigorous training in high school and practical application in college.

Literature

Through school and by virtue of working many years at the library, I have read a wide aray of literature, both classical and modern. Through my experience in readers advisory, I have the ability to stay on top of the new literary work. I also have the ability to not only read a work for enjoyment, but to also approach it from an analytical matter.

World History

Although my primary interest is in American History, I have a B.A. in History and have taken a number of World History courses.

Proofreading

Because I have done, and still do, a lot of writing, knowing how to proofread is an important element. And thanks to the many English classes I have taken over the years, what to look for in evaluating a paper has been beaten into my brain.

Study Skills

I must confess that it wasn't until college that I truly learned successful study skills. Organization, time management, and no procrastination were just some of the tricks of the trades I put to good use. My much improved college grades, compared to my lackluster high school grades, are a testament to my development of proper study habits.

Theatre

I have taken a few theater classes, but most of my experience has come from being on the stage or behind the scenes. I have performed in a number of plays and musicals over the years. I've also had opportunites to be stage manager, director, writer, even ushering! However, I don't have much experience in running the technical aspects of a production (lights, sound, costumes, etc.).

Chess

I've taught beginner chess at the library for a number of years. I confess that I'm no expert but I'm knowledgable enough to get kids started.

Bible Studies

I have studied the Bible throughout my years of attending church, participating in Bible quizzing, attending and leading group studies, speaking at youth group functions, and taking Bible courses at my college.

Public Speaking

Aside from taking speech classes in school, I am actively involved in theater. Needless to say, speaking in front of an audience is a fairly important skill to have! I have also spoken several times at history colloquiums during college.

Microsoft Publisher

I use this program a LOT for my job. When creating signs or working on projects that requiring images, I find Publisher to be the easiest to work with, compared to Word or PowerPoint.

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Education

Hannibal La Grange College (History) University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (Graduate Coursework)

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