Michael
Certified Tutor
It's my passion, my purpose, and my love to TEACH! By day, part of my time consists of me being a counselor, and I work with youth and families who need intervention. I also work with inner-city schools on behavior support. My other time is spent as an empowerment (motivational) speaker to teens and families, as well as a guest lecturer at universities on youth and family development, urban education, and social justice. I have a graduate background in Urban Education- I taught English, Social Psychology and Family Development (counseling.) I love the work that I do and I also have a passion for teaching YOU English and writing fundamentals, too. Some days, I miss being in the classroom...so, that's where you come in.
All of my work encompasses self-empowerment and self-care and is geared towards youth and family development. I'm also a published author! Writing, talking, and writing again are my passion.
Reminders that I tell myself quite OFTEN:
Michael- you're only human. Give yourself grace and let your humanity show!
When you're in tough times, remember that It's the hottest fire that makes the hardest steel; so, don't give up! Oh, and just when the Caterpillar thought life was over, she became a butterfly. Hmm.. Perhaps the butterfly is proof that you can go through a great deal of darkness, yet become something beautiful. So, shine on, my friends. Shine on!
I look forward to serving you. Be well!
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Undergraduate Degree:Truman State University- Bachelor in Arts, Interdisciplinary - Education
Graduate Degree: UMKC / PARK University - Master of Arts, Social Psych. / Family Development
enjoys reading a good book, being adventurous (skydiving, scuba diving, snorkeling), yoga, and watching Lifetime
- 10th Grade Writing
- 11th Grade Writing
- 12th Grade Writing
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade Writing
- 9th Grade Writing
- African-American History
- AP Comparative Government and Politics
- AP US Government
- College English
- Comparative Literature
- Creative Writing
- 小学写作
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Essay Editing
- Ethics
- Government
- High School English
- High School Writing
- Human Development
- Literature
- Middle School Writing
- Other
- Poetry Writing
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Speaking
- Reading
- Sociology
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Summer
- Vocabulary
- Writing
What is your teaching philosophy?
I can do ANYTHING that I put my mind to. The human brain- one of the most powerful and electrifying organs- is really unstoppable. In fact, you can convince the brain to do ANYTHING. Yep, anything! So, I'm here to help you create a vision, do the work, and reap the rewards! Oh, and we'll have fun, too!! Learning really is fun. Yep, #NerdLand. Ha! Seriously, though. If you have in your mind that you can accomplish something, that's 70% of the battle. There is, indeed, power in positive thinking. Are you ready? Get set... GROW!