...I have received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and the ETA Those Who Excel Education scholarship. At UIUC, I am also a member of the College of Education's James Scholar Honors Program and Marching Illini. Ever since I was a young child, I have always wanted to be a teacher. (read more)
...I personally have an extensive specialized vocabulary in literary, dramatic, and poetic terms and devices. Words have power, and it's important we learn how to use them correctly and well. Reading involves a complex set of interwoven skills, which the lack of makes the written word seem like no more than inked scribbles on a page. (read more)
...I have over 25 years of data analysis and database development experience in a wide range of corporate, research, and academic environments. I have taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced MS Outlook classes At Busey Bank, I taught Outlook to over 1,600 employees in 3 states when Busey trans... (read more)
...I find that students enjoy working with me because I am very patient, relatable (I am still somewhat young and that helps, haha), kind, and understanding. My availability is flexible, and I would try my best to accommodate any students' schedule limitations while also accommodating my own. One ... (read more)