...If you are looking to improve your grammar, composition, reading comprehension or vocabulary skills, I'm here to help. I'd love to meet you, learn about you and work together to achieve your goals. I am willing to meet virtually or in-person in the Ankeny, Johnston, Polk City or Des Moines area. (read more)
...I know the material I teach. I've learned this material as a child and now again as an adult through my degree and field experience. Common Core covers a lot of material, it can be intimidating for students to take in. (read more)
...I have been playing the flute for almost 25 years. I lived in France for six years, where I taught ESL and attended a university. I have taught at high school and university levels in the US. (read more)
...I have four beautiful daughters who I am blessed to homeschool and spend my day days with. We enjoy: baking, biking, hiking, swimming, playing games, reading and just spending time outside. I believe it is very crucial as a teacher to take the time to build a positive relationship with a student. (read more)