...My experience studying and teaching so many different languages has given me genuine insight into language acquisition and has been particularly important for my teaching of English as a second language. Having experienced the frustration and the joy of learning to communicate in a "foreign" ton... (read more)
...I graduated from a STEM high school with a rigorous college-level curriculum. After graduating, I represented my state at the National Youth Science Camp, where I learned how to communicate complex scientific topics across age groups. I also have 3 years of experience mentoring a broad range of students, from middle school to college. (read more)
...I have a lot of experience writing both academic and creative writing papers, and am certified to teach Social Studies in Missouri. History and political science are two of my main passions, however I have a lot of experience in reading and analyzing fictional works, standardized testing, essay ... (read more)
...My favorite aspect of teaching is seeing my students improve day over day and week over week, both in terms of their language skill, and the confidence that comes along with it. Few things were better than seeing a student who was struggling at the beginning of the semester improve to a point wh... (read more)
...I highlight and target areas where you struggle, but I also emphasize your strengths. As a brief example, some students don't necessarily struggle with content; they simply "freeze" when confronted with a question (i.e. they know the information, but don't know how to apply it); or vice versa. I excel in identifying such barriers to success to draw out your full potential. (read more)