...Tutoring on the side is fun for me. I love kids, and teaching to see them grow and grasp the concept is a thrill to me. I love to use fun methods...art and writing, games and brain challenges...implementing whatever learning style the child has to have it "click"! (read more)
...When I tutor these subjects I always try to show the practical application because it stimulates the student(s) to know that there are pragmatic applications to learn formulas, laws of physics and why math is language of engineers, designers, architects and inventors throughout the world. I hav... (read more)
...I have been studying both Japanese and Chinese for over 10 years now, quickly approaching on 15 years, as I started both in high school. I have a major in Japanese, which constituted 4 years (8 semesters) as well as an in-depth language capstone project. I did take 8 semesters of college Chines... (read more)
...I also have a TESOL teaching certificate and a Master's degree in linguistics from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where I'm currently finishing my PhD in linguistics. I also speak Spanish. I have taught English for 7.5 years and linguistics for 6 years. (read more)
I have been a social studies teacher in the Watertown area since 2000. I have the opportunity to work with 9th and 10th grade student in a classroom setting until 2011 covering the topics of U.S History and Civics/Government. For the past three years I have worked in a middle school setting teaching world history to 8th grade students. (read more)