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Mike

Bachelors, Sociology

University of Central Arkansas, University of Missouri-Kansas City

About Me

Passion energizes my teaching philosophy. I want to help you succeed whether you want to deepen your knowledge of politics and government or develop your critical thinking skills, enhance your reading, writing, and research skills. I also work with students who want to practice their conversational and written Spanish. For non-native English speakers, I can help you deepen your English skills from common street slang where you learn to "speak like an American" to academic reading and writing which can place you in college level classes at our local colleges and universities. I teach college level ESL and social sciences at Tacoma area colleges and cover the following subjects: American Government and politics, civics, history, social theory, and academic reading, writing and research. I actively perform qualitative research. Let me help you succeed!

Education & Certifications

University of Central Arkansas

Bachelors, Sociology

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Masters, Political Science and Government

Q&A with Mike

Today's students bring a variety of ages, life experiences, as well as learning styles to the classroom. But, regardless of their respective backgrounds and abilities, all students learn the best when actively engaged. Students should take responsibility for their learning. My responsibility is to create the environment for active and effective learning. Really, I like to describe myself as facilitator rather than teacher. Esoteric theoretical concepts became tangible items which enabled them to learn more easily. Games, case studies, collaborative exercises, simulations and other learning activities are excellent tools to create informed discussions and help students internalize dry theoretical ideas into concrete terms students can relate to.