My educational background includes a B.A. in Political Science from Central Washington University in 1992. I earned a tutoring certification while I was in college, and practiced tutoring for about a year. I worked as a tutor/mentor through Americorps for approximately 6 months. (read more)
I have worked with English language learners of all ages and language backgrounds for five years. As a current graduate student in the field of language education, I am well versed in language learning strategies and current pedagogy, and I genuinely enjoy working with eager students. I have taugh... (read more)
...I have also worked with young people in their academic endeavors. I have a degree in Social Work and have worked as a teacher's aide in a self contained class room. I have also worked as skills trainer for several different children with various disabilities. (read more)
...Now that that my kids are older, I am once again enjoying spending time and energy in an education and learning environment. I have a talent for explaining and communicating complex information in a straightforward manner. I have a passion for students and life-long learning, fostering students knowledge, confidence and skills. (read more)