If I could describe myself in three words, they would be goal-oriented, amicable, and reliable. Even though I don't have a teaching degree, I do have 2 1/2 years' experience as a high school and middle school substitute teacher; in other words, I compensate for proper training with professional knowledge. My tutoring methods could be best summarized as straightforward yet very hands-on, practical but creative.

As for my personal background, I graduated from Illinois State University in 20...