Ph. D candidate! College Instructor! 32 Yrs. HS Teacher!

Having worked towards a Ph.D in Educational Psychology, I am a firm believer in matching a student's learning style with the instructor/ tutor's teaching style. Through having taught at the college level and the high school level, I can readily assess how a student learns best, i.e., visual learner, tactile learner, or auditory or a combination of these learning styles. Once I determine the student's learning style, I can easily adapt my teaching style.
In addition, I raised three sons, as well as two step children, whom I love as my own: each as different in their learning styles as their personalities, which are reflected today in their adult careers and lives: one is a family man and CEO of a software company in Ohio; one is a confirmed bachelor and manager of a ski resort shop in South Lake Tahoe, who spends his time mountain biking, skiing and playing music in a band; the other is a graduate of a culinary arts school and an excellent sous chef; my step son holds a Masters in Supply Chain Management and is quite successful here in Michigan, and my step daughter is the international marketing director for a company down South.

One son also had learning difficulties, which stemmed from having been hit by a car as a young boy, so I know what it takes when cognitive loss is a factor.

In addition, being a father of a blended family of five, and grandfather of seven with another arriving soon, I understand children and teens and thus demonstrate patience, kindness and a sense of humor to help with any frustrations, angst or lack of confidence.

I am also an accomplished IFR private pilot, married over 21 years to a now retired high school teacher and love of my life and am a member of the American Legion, Toastmaster's International and an area church member. I am an enthusiastic life long learner and can help students feel good about their accomplishments and self-worth while teaching valuable learning skills while tutoring in keeping with a paraphrase of "Give others a fish, and they can eat once; teach them to fish, and they can feed themselves for a life time."

Gary's Subjects

Science:	psychology, sociology
English:	grammar, proofreading, public speaking, vocabulary, writing
Test Preparation:	ASVAB, career development, CLAST, GED, GRE
Computer:	general computer, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, QuickBooks
History:	American history, social studies
Elementary Education:	elementary (k-6th), elementary science, grammar, spelling, study skills, vocabulary
Business:	business, career development, GRE, marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, public speaking, QuickBooks
Corporate Training:	business, career development, general computer, grammar, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, proofreading, public speaking
Homeschool:	elementary (k-6th), study skills, writing

Writing

I have done all work associated with obtaining a Ph.D in Educational Psychology; thus, I am proficient in writing at all levels as required by the intensity of such a program. Likewise, I have taught Business English for over 30 years, which meant I taught students how to revise, how to proofread and how to write well.

Elementary (K-6th)

I have completed all of my coursework for my PhD in Educational Psychology with a focus on child and adult development. Besides knowing the subject matter, I also understand the motivation behind adolescent learners.

Study Skills

Having taught Private and Public Education for 32.5 years on Secondary and Post-Secondary Levels, promoting study skills was second nature to me.

Business

I taught Marketing Education ( a business oriented class focusing on retail Management) for 32.5 years in Toledo Public Schools.

QuickBooks

I used Quickbooks to run a foreclosure company for 4.5 years. We utilized it for payroll, invoice tracking, and tax reporting.

Public Speaking

Having been a member of Toastmasters throughout most of my 32 year teaching career, I utilized the skills learned in these groups to teach students in DECA to compete at the State level in Ohio in public speaking competitions, role playing scenarios and marketing/ promotion simulations. I had many students win at the State level and qualify for Nationals. In addition, I was the MC for over 30 years for an American Legion post, trained teams in Success Motivation and its subsequent public speaking... Read More

Career Development

Teaching Marketing in a business oriented classroom for numerous years, career building was always a major component.

Marketing

I taught Marketing education for 32.5 years with Toledo Public Schools. My students won many State and several National awards in the youth group DECA.

Microsoft Windows

I taught BASIC programming at Owens community College as well as Word Perfect, DBIII, and misc application software

Social Studies

I utilized the social studies curriculum in my Marketing class to assist my students in developing four capabilities: disciplinary knowledge, thinking skills, commitment to democratic values, and citizen participation.

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Education

Bowling Green Stae University Bowling Green State University (MBA) University of Toledo (PhD)

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