I’m Crystal, and I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English, a Master’s Degree in Professional Writing, and a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Composition. Although I earned advanced degrees, I was never a student with “natural abilities.” My experiences motivated me to become a college professor, where I work... (read more)
...By structuring activities around interaction and problem-solving, students are required to use Spanish in a meaningful way, they are drawn out of their linguistic comfort zones, and there is automatically greater emphasis placed on their fluency. I also firmly believe that fun/interesting experi... (read more)
...I am Professionally Licensed in Massachusetts in Special Needs (Moderate), ELA, and Art. I want to make a difference in the lives of my students and empathize with their earning gaps that resulted from remote learning, caused by COVID-19. I have a Master's Degree in Education and am professionally licensed in Moderate Disabilities in grades 5-12. (read more)
I went to UConn for both my BAs and MA. During my undergraduate years, I studied both English and American Studies. While at school, I spent many afternoons tutoring at nearby middle schools. (read more)