...Additionally, I work on students' pronunciation in English, with correct positioning of the lips, tongue, teeth, and the correct stress on certain syllables of words. (Many English sounds are difficult for second-language learners, such as the /r/, /p/, /th/, and plurals ending in /es/ or /s/.) I... (read more)
...I was fortunate to have my UCI English instructor sit with me for hours, going line by line, explaining the basics, the advanced techniques, and the nuances one can use TO THINK while writing. I was taught how to use writing to convey my thoughts, not to use my thoughts to make me seem like a good writer. I focus on the thinking first. (read more)
...Some of my accomplishments include: taking my science students to water conservation competitions and winning first place, graduating summa cum laude in my graduate program, and creating successful performing arts programs in my community.As a certified teacher, I have extensive training and skil... (read more)
12 Subjects: includingReading,Grammar,Elementary (K-6th),Elementary Math
I'm particularly interested in developing games for teaching English. I've taught English in Angola, Chad, China, and Saudi Arabia. While in the U.S., I've specialized in teaching business and technical writing to employees of companies and business students. (read more)