...In my spare time, I enjoy reading all types of books, cooking healthy dinners for my family, and running with my dog, Mindy. I hold a Master's in Reading and Literacy, which specializes in helping students in grades k-12 achieve their reading goals. I have the most experience working with grades 6-12. (read more)
...Moreover, I also teach ELA to primary and secondary students. Throughout my career, I have taught English to native and non-native students, including immigrants and refugees who come to the United States for a better life. I began my academic journey at the American Military University, where I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies. (read more)
...Hopefully, when I'm not physically there and the student feels stressed, they will hear my voice saying, "just breathe" and they will relax. My third method is to determine a student's vocabulary. I have the student read the practice passage and circle any words they don't know, can't pronounce or just don't make sense. (read more)
...Upon returning to the United States, I also taught newcomers at a school in Cleveland, Ohio, where in just one year students went from zero English to using the English language in their daily lives. I believe in the direct approach to ESL, focusing extensively on students' speaking and listenin... (read more)