Patrick

Certified Tutor

我是一个老兵,对历史的热情and social sciences!! I have over 14 years of experience training sailors in everything from security to inspecting 18 million dollar aircraft. I have a knack for explaining complex ideas in a way everyone can understand, and I enjoy doing so very much.

My educational background is a Bachelor of Arts from Old Dominion University in International Studies with a minor in Asian Studies. Although I have never been to Asia I am absolutely obsessed with Chinese and Japanese culture and history. I also have a Master of Arts from Regent University in Government with a focus on American Government and International Politics. I believe in the power of an American populace that is familiar with how our government works. In addition to my two degrees I have a Certificate from Regent University in Terrorism and Homeland Defense and a Virginia Department of Education teaching certification. As you can see I am passionate about learning and even now I am trying to invent ways to afford law school.

Aside from education, I am an avid runner and I have participated in several marathons in the past 5 years. My most recent run was up Mount Plose in the Italian alps near the Italian-Austrian border. The race started at 1,500 ft and went up to almost 8,000 feet. Besides running I love traveling. I have lived all over the West Coast of the United States and I have traveled to almost every major European country. During my naval service I lived in Spain for 4 years and while there I met my wife who is a native Italian. Together we have 2 wonderful children.I am fluent in Italian and I have at least rudimentary language skills in Mandarin Chinese, Modern Standard Arabic, and Spanish.