I've been a classroom English/language arts teacher for 30 years, in both middle school (the last 18 years) and high school (the first 12 years).For the last 10 years, I've taught 8th grade Humanities , a course which blends literature, language arts, history, social studies, geography, current even... (read more)
...I graduated at the top of my undergraduate class (University of Memphis, BA History and African American Studies, 2020) and went on to study religious history, philosophy, ethnography, and Hebrew language at Harvard University (Harvard Divinity School, Master of Theological Studies, 2023). I am p... (read more)
...Throughout my time as an undergraduate and a graduate student, I have been constantly practicing my public speaking skills. I have presented research at dozens of academic conferences (including awards for Best Oral Presentation) over the span of eight years, including invitations to deliver gue... (read more)
...As an ESL Tutor at New American Pathways, I worked closely with refugee families to improve their proficiency in English. Finally, as a self-employed tutor for the past 8 years, I have worked with K-12 students adults to improve their writing, reading comprehension, and study skills. I have a s... (read more)
...I also use visual tools and points of interest to get students interested in lessons and having fun, as well as various virtual tools that are needed for student understanding and engagement. I look forward to working with your child to help them succeed in school!I am a Maryland-Certified teach... (read more)