...I especially like helping students write college application essays. Once I began teaching, I saw a need in our schools for strong teachers of mathematics. I decided to teach middle school math, where I enjoy helping kids discover that math is interesting and fun! (read more)
...I have published articles on effective teaching strategies. Having worked as a teacher and a tutor for years, I love the opportunity to work individually with students. I can offer multiple approaches to writing, including outlining, graphic organizers, etc. (read more)
...While in college, I was a German tutor and helped out in the German department. Additionally, I studied abroad in Freiburg, Germany and took all of my courses in German. While a graduate student at UCLA, I passed my department's German proficiency exam with top marks. (read more)
...The task-based approach focuses heavily on interpersonal communication and paired learning through a variety of activities. These activities require students to think critically and problem solve, while still achieving specified linguistic goals. The task-based approach uses concrete steps to g... (read more)
...I have helped students identify the methods and approaches that work best for them so that they can work more efficiently and experience less frustration in the academic arena. Often this knowledge transfers to other areas of their lives, and they become all around happier individuals. I have t... (read more)