About Tom

Middle & High School Social Studies / English Teacher Experience teaching in top-rated school districts, including Lower Merion, Radnor, Phoenixville, and Pennsbury Education: BA Dickinson College, JD University of Pennsylvania, MA Villanova University Extensive experience teaching students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), Gifted IEPs, and Specially Designed Instruction guidelines and accomodations. My guiding principles: Growth-Based mindset, Differentiated instruction, Every student has preferred learning styles, Mistakes are useful information, Open dialogue and consistent comminication with parents is a crucial component for success. Empowering students to reach their full potential is at the heart of my teaching practice. All Pennsylvania and Federal background checks are current.