Language Translator, Published Author, Public Speaker

I studied at the Defense Language Institute for the Armed Services and the National Security Agency "NSA" for work monitoring East German military communications and activities. Since my Honorable Discharge, I periodically return to Germany in order to keep up with its evolving culture and linguistic changes. I work best with K-1 to K-12 students since college students are too often hindered with rote memory drills and little experience in actual speaking skills.

I am also the author of six commercially published books, one self-published and one as a ghost writer. Published books need the kind of push that only a public speaker can accomplish. As a result, I have been a guest on ABC's "The View," did two FOX News appearances and was seen locally on Chicago PBS station WTTW as a guest on "Chicago Tonight," as well as heard on radio programs throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.

I have also done scores of lectures with the Smithsonian, Chicago History Museum and libraries and museums in the Chicagoland region.

I offer my services for anyone looking for help with
- K-9...K-12 German language skills
- Reading and Grammar Improvement
- Development of Writing Skills
- Public Speaking Coach

Remember, I didn't teach these subjects...I've actively used them as a writer, translator and public speaker. Those who can, DO!

Please check my info section for further skills that might help you or someone you might know. If you drag out the procedure and nobody seems to please you, you child will continue to fall behind.

Do you really want this to happen when we're well underway into the school year?

Bob's Subjects

English:	ACT Reading, English, grammar, proofreading, public speaking, reading, SAT writing, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ACT Reading, ASVAB, GED, SAT writing
Language:	German
History:	American history
Elementary Education:	grammar, reading, vocabulary
Business:	public speaking
Corporate Training:	German, grammar, proofreading, public speaking
Homeschool:	English, reading, writing

American History

My first book dealt with a little-known part of Chicago history. Since the book's publication, I've taken on American history, using a region by region approach.

While doing research, much has to fall to the editor's floor but what the reader never sees often brings new ideas for a future article or another book that will add more information for anyone who's an American history buff.

Vocabulary

A background of solid vocabulary is the building block for writing and reading comprehension. Start here and the rest should fall into place.

Grammar

It was my understanding of grammar that got me where I am today.

The use of grammar is an art but it's the ability to construct the words to read and take them apart and put them back in order to understand what makes any book or paper readable.

Grammar, like reading and writing, is a process. Depending on your level of ability to read, it's necessary to find and work with material that encourages the pupil, not discourage him or her.

There's no easy way to learn... Read More

German

I began my career as a German speaker while attending the Defense Language Institute in Washington, D.C. This training facility was used as a language base for military and embassy personnel.

During my 3.5 years in West Germany, I spent most of my time monitoring East German military communications. Not as exciting were occasional duties settling disputes between Field Officers and German farmers whose crops were destroyed during military maneuvers.

I've kept up my German... Read More

Reading

Since the publication of my first book, I have appeared on ABC's "The View," numerous appearances on The Fox News Channel, Chicago's local PBS, WTTW Chicago, The Smithsonian's traveling exhibition, the Chicago History Museum, the University of Chicago and scores of museums and libraries throughout the Chicagoland area.

Writing is an art but it's the ability to read and understand that makes any book worthwhile.

Reading, like writing, is a process. Depending on your level... Read More

Writing

Since the publication of my first book, I have appeared on ABC's "The View," numerous appearances on The Fox News Channel, Chicago's local PBS, WTTW Chicago, The Smithsonian's traveling exhibition, the Chicago History Museum, the University of Chicago and scores of museums and libraries throughout the Chicagoland area.

Writing is an art but it's the ability to read and understand that makes any book worthwhile.

Writing, is a process. Depending on your level of ability to... Read More

English

If some of your loved ones are not fluent in English, it may be beneficial for you to explain to them the benefits of learning to read and speak the language. People may disagree about the importance of knowing English, but if you fully explain the opportunities that knowing English can provide, it may encourage them to start the learning process.

Some businesses that deal with international clients and suppliers rely on English-speaking employees to help with day-to-day operations... Read More

GED

Since the publication of my first book, I have appeared on ABC's "The View," numerous appearances on The Fox News Channel, The Smithsonian's traveling exhibition, the Chicago History Museum, the University of Chicago and scores of museums and libraries throughout the Chicagoland area.

Hand in hand with these appearances have been scores of radio appearances in the US, Canada and Europe.

I began my education by taking the GED test. It opens doors and gives you creds to bigger... Read More

SAT Writing

Writing has been my vocation since 1995, when the Chicago Tribune bought my first article about beer. What followed was four years of frustration, rewriting, reediting and a determined drive to bring an interesting chapter of an unknown part of Chicago's history into the form of a book. It also gave me unexpected local, and later, national fame.

Having gone through the problems of bringing a book to fruition, I've subsequently churned out seven more books on an almost yearly basis,... Read More

ASVAB

An ASVAB test places pressure on you in a short period of time to perform. There are ways to prepare for the test that I can help you with, but you have to quicken your reactions, even during mock tests. Your score will give you a choice of Navy career slots.

There are 8 test to take;

General Science
Arithmetic Reasoning
Word Knowledge
Paragraph Comprehension
Mathematics Knowledge
Electronics Information
Auto and Shop Information
... Read More

ACT Reading

Since the success of a number of published books and the occasional lecture, my son asked me whether or not I'd be willing to tutor his daughter, Norah. After Norah's growing success at school became evident, I took on three more children to tutor.

Since I'm disabled, working with the kids gave me a way to forget my aches and pains and channel my physical inabilities into giving the children the tools to understand reading, writing, proper grammar usage, math and the abilities to avoid... Read More

Public Speaking

Since the publication of my first book, I have appeared on ABC's "The View," numerous appearances on The Fox News Channel, The Smithsonian's traveling exhibition, the Chicago History Museum, the University of Chicago and scores of museums and libraries throughout the Chicagoland area.

Hand in hand with these appearances have been scores of radio appearances in the US, Canada and Europe.

While my area of expertise is the history of beer and brewing in Chicago (Prohibition,... Read More

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Education

Undergrad, Defense Language Institue Graduate, Other, Siebel Institute of Technology Graduate, Coursework, Roosevelt University

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Your first hour with any tutor is always 100% refundable. You must be completely satisfied or we will gladly issue you an instant refund.

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Bob will travel within 40 miles of Plainfield, IL 60586.

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