Growing up, I had an interest in learning about the world. As a teenager, I discovered the richness and open-ended possibility contained in the field of philosophy, which studies large-scale questions that are often not covered in other subjects. I believe that the pursuit of knowledge is successf... (read more)
...I also studied psychology, in which we were taught the physical and psychological effects of yoga and meditation. I love practicing yoga and I have been taught how to do it safely and conscientiously, with the cultures that yoga came from in mind. My mother and three of my siblings are deaf, and I was hard-of-hearing as a child. (read more)
...In addition, as a teacher I have used the skills of public speaking on a daily basis. I am an avid home cook, but I've been inspired by many years of work in the Tic Toc Restaurant. In addition, I worked as a work-study sous chef at the Crate Cooking School in Greentree for six years. (read more)
...It was a thrill to see a young student be able to read English for the first time and know that I taught him/her. I am certified in Elementary Education and FCS. I majored in English Speech in college which prepared me to work on this subject as well. (read more)
...I volunteered as an elementary school tutor and teacher’s aid all during my high school years. I tutored ESL English, Reading, Mathematics, and more. I would love to work with elementary to middle school-aged children and teach them that learning is a lifelong skill and help boost their confidence in the classroom. (read more)