...I graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in English, French, and Secondary Education. Since graduating, I have been a full-time teacher for 17 years with both English and French classrooms. Having worked primarily with middle school students, I know how to break concepts down into manageable steps and how to keep even the driest of concepts enjoyable and engaging. (read more)
...I am experienced in teaching traditional English classes as well as creating supports for English Language Learners (I am currently completing an ELL Teaching certification). I feel comfortable teaching grammar, writing, literature analysis, and more! I have been teaching for 3 years. During my time, I have primarily taught World History, but have also taught American Government. (read more)
...I fought daily to stay home. When I told my parents that I wanted to go to college for elementary education, they could not believe it. I told them that I did not want students to cringe at the idea of school, and I wanted them to want to come to school each day. (read more)
I graduated from Waynesburg University with an undergraduate degree in Secondary Education English 7-12 and a minor in Creative Writing. I am very passionate about writing, I had a play produced with Pittsburgh City Theater at the age of fourteen and I've been published in my high school and college literary magazines. I also enjoy screenwriting, poetry, playwriting, and fiction. (read more)