...For ACT/SAT prep, I also make it a priority to impart actionable test-day advice in addition to subject mastery. Through my own experience, I know the proper mindset and testing approach can have a significant impact on your exam score. I pride myself on meeting students at their current ability levels while still challenging them to reach their full potential. (read more)
...I grew up in California and am a Native English Speaker. I've also studied foreign languages while living overseas, so I know what it's like to be a language student as well as a language teacher. I have taught elementary school students 3-8 years old in both public and private schools. (read more)
...As a published writer, I have won awards for my prose and poetry. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English (N. American and European Literature) from the University of Iowa, and a Master of Arts in Expository Writing (non-fiction prose) also from the University of Iowa. (read more)
...When I left Istanbul I was an ESL Instructor at Okan University, assisting students improve their academic English. My students appreciate my teaching method because I believe in bringing real world language into the classroom, practicing meaningful and purposeful communication. I have an honest, expressive face which I use to provide real-time feedback and speechless error correction. (read more)