...Moreover, I also teach ELA to primary and secondary students. Throughout my career, I have taught English to native and non-native students, including immigrants and refugees who come to the United States for a better life. I began my academic journey at the American Military University, where I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies. (read more)
...Coaching students through the writing process and helping them transform their work is one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. In my spare time, I enjoy reading all types of books, cooking healthy dinners for my family, and running with my dog, Mindy. I hold a Master's in Reading and Literacy, which specializes in helping students in grades k-12 achieve their reading goals. (read more)
...After we KNOW The correct answer, we work backwards to find out why the other answers are wrong. This method decreases frustration. My second method is time management. (read more)
...I have a great deal of experience teaching students of all ages in writing and how to express themselves honestly and vulnerably. Not only am I able to engage students in their writing, but I am also able to provide more modern examples for students who need a different approach to learning how ... (read more)
...Upon returning to the United States, I also taught newcomers at a school in Cleveland, Ohio, where in just one year students went from zero English to using the English language in their daily lives. I believe in the direct approach to ESL, focusing extensively on students' speaking and listenin... (read more)