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Mark W.
Private tutor in Austin, TX
Education
University of Iowa BA American History 1970 University of Iowa MSW 1976 Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts-various classes, non-degree1990-1996 Austin Community College Spanish I and II-recently
Experience
I am semi-retired looking to add to my income and to engage in meaningful employment to do so. I have engaged in individual and group tutoring as a substitute teacher, but have not done "formal" 1:1 tutoring. I enjoy teaching and the interactions that I have with students. I gain satisfaction from seeing "the light go on" when a student gets it. As a substitute teacher I worked as a long-term sub in a combination K-1st grade classroom. I also have taught almost every subject in grade levels. My primary employment was as a clinical social worker providing therapy for emotionally disturbed adolescents which has helped me in establishing rapport with a wide range of people of different ages. In therapy rapport and relationship are key to success and I believe this to be true of teaching as well. A strong supportive relationship can serve as a basis for providing motivation and success. I currently work part-time at the Texas Criminal Justice Coalition answering letters from Texas prisoners seeking information on services. I act as a sort of clearinghouse directing them to the place(s) they are most likely to acquire what they are seeking. Through this work I've become active in seeking change to the criminal justice system as it presently operates. I think it important to note that I have raised three children who have become fairly successful as adults. I think that being a parent is an excellent venue for acquiring skills that help one to connect with children.
Subject Expertise
10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 8th Grade Reading, 8th Grade Writing, 9th Grade Reading, 9th Grade Writing, ADHD, African-American History, American History, American Literature, AP U.S. Government & Politics, AP United States History, AP US Government, AP World History, English, History, Literature, Political Science, Social Studies, Summer Tutoring, US History, World History