...As my résumé will show in further detail, over the last nineteen years, I have worked hard to complement my teaching experience with theoretical knowledge on teaching and language acquisition. In the past, the University of Chicago has invited me to talk about my experience as an international i... (read more)
...I push my kids to believe that they are capable of doing so much more than they thought possible, and seeing that lightbulb go off is an incredibly rewarding experience. Kids often arrive to tutoring sessions or English classrooms with preconceived notions about grammar, reading, writing, and di... (read more)
...I am also very calm and not easily rattled. Having raised three children, I recognize an excuse when it is given. Tutoring is what I do. (read more)
...Founded the undergraduate chess club at Saint Louis University and worked as Vice President at the University of New Hampshire chess club. I won the individuals section at the Saint Louis Chess Club Bill Wright Tournament in 2019 and the Maine State Individuals section in 2017. My rapid rating on chess.com is 1800 and my blitz rating is 1650. (read more)
...I look forward to expanding my teaching skills in the area of ESOL.For almost 30 years I have been teaching Language Arts and other subjects. I have a background in Reading and Special Education. Finding the methods and stategies that are the right fit for a student is one of my specialties. (read more)