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I am always happy to meet and interact with students because I know that the experience will enrich both our lives. I have recently been a high school principal and teacher, as well as a university lecturer, and this experience has been rewarded by the visible and measurable successes of my students. My fields of interest and expertise are generally known as the humanities, and include literature, social studies of various kinds, and philosophy. I have also worked in special education with a wide variety of learning abilities and skills. In these areas of study I believe that I can help students develop a real understanding of the meaning of being human, as well the motivation and skills needed to reach their academic goals.

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Rod’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: University of St Thomas - Bachelor of Philosophy, Philosophy

Graduate Degree: University of Colorado Boulder - Masters in Education, Special Education

Hobbies

Writing poetry, playing music and loving the outdoors

Tutoring Subjects
Adult Literacy
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
College Level American Literature
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing
High School English
IB Philosophy
IB Social and Cultural Anthropology
IB Theory of Knowledge
IB World Religions
Math
Middle School Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Writing
Other
Philosophical Ethics
Reading
Study Skills
Study Skills and Organization