...I have presented at national conferences for AP and English teachers, am involved in a project called WritingHopeWorks, and with the Conference on English Leadership. I have been editor of Utah English Journal. I have been NEH Scholar on Border Narratives and 21st Century literacy in El Paso, focused on Latino/a Scribes. (read more)
...I have four years experience teaching public speaking at the college level. I also coached a competitive speech and debate team, including a national championship, for four years. Prior to this, as a collegiate debater, I won a national championship myself. (read more)
...I love working helping kids develop passion for unexpected subjects and working with them to find methods of learning that work for them. I believe in fostering a stress-free, no-pressure environment around learning. I'm obsessed with books, dancing, teaching, and art. (read more)
...Sometimes I will guide the student to do most of the explaining by asking probing questions. This will reinforce learning for the student and help identify problems areas. I believe learning doesn't always require a "serious" attitude- that there is room for some humor along the way. (read more)