...I start by introducing the topic in a fun and interesting way before moving on to direct conceptual and practical instruction. Throughout this process, I pay close attention to the student's thought process, especially how they approach practice problems. Once the student has demonstrated a strong grasp of the subject, I test for mastery using real-world practice problems. (read more)
...I can teach your child reading and language skills. In addition, I speak Spanish. I grew up in California and am a Native English Speaker. (read more)
...Reading has been--and will continue to be--an indispensable part of my life. Academically, I have been trained to read closely, to be able to analyze a text, and to understand the author’s intent on multiple levels. After studying Spanish at The University of Iowa, I spent one year in Santander, Spain teaching English in a private language school. (read more)
I have been teaching English to young adult learners for more than 3.5 years. I began teaching in Istanbul, Turkey, starting in a language school and doing TOEFL prep. When I left Istanbul I was an ESL Instructor at Okan University, assisting students improve their academic English. (read more)