...I double majored in Zoology and English. Thus, I have a good grasp and extensive background in the natural sciences--particularly, biology, microbiology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry--as well as English. Also, I lived in Japan for several years in the late 1990s and have had exposure to Japanese culture and language. (read more)
...I have always enjoyed grammar. From diagramming sentences to using commas correctly, I find a unique joy in crafting sentences that are not only correct but also clear. In high school, I was intently focused on learning grammar, and that knowledge has stuck with me and has been perfected throughout college until now. (read more)
...Public speaking or speech classes were included within my American and English Literature degree. In addition, my International Relations degree focused on "Peace and Conflict Studies," which boiled down to actual speech protocol within State Department and White House venues (our professor was ... (read more)
...When I teach a single student it is not just to make the lesson easy. It is to figure out what makes the student enjoy the learning; how to make it less of a 'lesson' and more of self-discovery about the material being studied. Working at a student's individual pace in a relaxed, non-threat environment makes learning attractive. (read more)