...In my spare time, I enjoy reading all types of books, cooking healthy dinners for my family, and running with my dog, Mindy. I hold a Master's in Reading and Literacy, which specializes in helping students in grades k-12 achieve their reading goals. I have the most experience working with grades 6-12. (read more)
...Moreover, I also teach ELA to primary and secondary students. Throughout my career, I have taught English to native and non-native students, including immigrants and refugees who come to the United States for a better life. I began my academic journey at the American Military University, where I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies. (read more)
...Hopefully, when I'm not physically there and the student feels stressed, they will hear my voice saying, "just breathe" and they will relax. My third method is to determine a student's vocabulary. I have the student read the practice passage and circle any words they don't know, can't pronounce or just don't make sense. (read more)
...I believe in the direct approach to ESL, focusing extensively on students' speaking and listening ability first, but also encourage active reading strategies to build necessary vocabulary. My ESL students have and will become confident users of the English language by the time they go to university. I earned straight A's in mathematics throughout my entire K-12 experience. (read more)
I love teaching English to students of all ages. I was a volunteer ESL tutor with Waubonsee Community College. I have a great deal of work experience as an academic advisor for Western International University assisting International students to come to America and study for their college degree. (read more)