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American Government with Derek M.

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Teaches Elementary, Middle School, High School, College
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2001
TOFEL Certification

    Learn about the US Government - How it works and Your Rights under the US Constitution

    Let's face it, Government classes can be boring, BUT NOT WITH ME. Not only will you learn all about the US government and the US Constitution, but I promise you will laugh in my class more than any other Social Studies class before. After teaching for 15 years across the US and internationally, I have found that not only can teaching be informative, but through humor and laughter, students tend to retain more as it connects them with a happy memory, something everyone could use more of. So join me and learn all about how the government of the US works, find out what rights you have under the US Constitution, and pull the veil back on the Electoral College system. It's never too late to learn!

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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    7:30 AM-1:15 PM
    Tuesday
    7:30 AM-1:15 PM
    Wednesday
    7:30 AM-1:15 PM
    Thursday
    7:30 AM-1:15 PM
    Friday
    6 AM-2:30 PM
    7:30 PM-9:15 PM
    Saturday
    6 AM-7 AM
    7:15 AM-8:30 AM
    12:30 PM-9:15 PM
    Sunday
    7:30 AM-9:15 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $30
    90 minutes
    $40

    About Derek M.

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    Hi Everyone! I have been an educator for over 15 years, teaching in the US, Asia, and the Middle East. I have a BA in Secondary Education and an MBA. I have taught everything from Math (up through HS Geometry and Algebra) to History (US, World, Asian, European), English (TEFL certified, 5 years teaching English as a second Language), and even Science (making stuff fizz and pop is fun!). I've also learned a number of things through my travels; cultural adaptation, working through communication barriers, travel organizing, living overseas, chess, how to work with people from multiple countries and cultures! There is so much I want to share! I am truly excited to teach and learn with you.
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    Experience

    History Teacher

    Jan, 2002 - Dec, 2003

    Washington County Public Schools

    Created and taught multiple US History and AP US History classes in both the county's alternative high school as well as regular classes. Successfully transitioned students from the alternative high school back to regular classes at their home schools.

    Math Teacher

    Nov, 2019 - Aug, 2022

    Polk County Public Schools

    Taught students in multiple concepts from grades KG through 8. Helped students not only learn, but retain all the information they needed, always making sure my students left my room with a smile.

    Tutor

    Jan, 2019 - Nov, 2019

    Independent Contractor

    Worked with a number of students, both in person and online, to help them increase their understanding and knowledge of the subject they contacted me to help them with.

    Grade 5 Leader

    Aug, 2013 - Aug, 2015

    Future Bilingual School

    Developed and implemented lessons for students studying English and History while leading an international team of educators in multiple subject in an international school in Kuwait.

    English Teacher

    Jul, 2009 - Nov, 2012

    Like Academy / Little Fox Language School

    Lived and worked in Asia as an English instructor for three years. Helped and mentored new teachers coming in to a different country and culture. Fostered and increased student enrolment in every school I worked in. Participated in local television ads to foster student enrollment.

    Education

    Secondary Education

    Jan, 1999 - Jun, 2002

    Shepherd College

    TOFEL Certification

    Aug, 2012 - Sep, 2012

    University of Toronto

    Masters of Business Administration

    Sep, 2007 - Jun, 2009

    University of Phoenix

    Certifications

    Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Education w/ a concentration in Social Studies

    Dec, 2001

    Shepherd College

    Teacher Certification

    Oct, 2019

    Florida Dept of Education

    I am a certified teacher in the state of Florida in a number of subjects: Math 5-9 Social Studies - History - Govt. - 5-12 Business 9-12

    Masters of Business Administration

    May, 2009

    University of Phoenix

    Awards

    Intensive Math March Madness 2018

    May, 2018

    Intensive Math

    Languages

    Korean

    Limited Proficiency

    Spanish

    Limited Proficiency

    English

    Native Proficiency

    ESL

    Professional Proficiency

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