...It was this experience that sparked my passion for education. I truly enjoy working one-on-one with a student: whether it is plotting out a paper; deepening analysis; correcting grammar and spelling; or close-reading literary texts, each stage of the writing process is an opportunity for growth for the both of us. Most of all, I enjoy learning from my students! (read more)
...I also spent 3 months as a student teacher in a classroom with special education students. In addition, I took 24 graduate hours in Sppecial Education at Western Oregon State College. I spent two years as a classroom teacher in a self-contained elementary Learning Disabilities classroom (I had ... (read more)
...I am also a traditionally-published author of Young Adult fiction. This aspect of my professional life posits me in a unique position to not only be adept at teaching the technical aspects of Literature, assessments, and writing mechanics, but also creative writing. I have presented at multiple... (read more)
...Successfully completing complete an intermediate course, without prior education in the Arabic language in a university setting. I lived in Yemen for a year and in Egypt for a few months. I am currently taking lessons in advanced Arabic, particularly grammar. (read more)
...I am passionate about what I do and I know that any child can learn through their own learning abilities. With experience teaching and tutoring children ages 3-5 and being a preschool teacher, I have the acquired skills to help children with phonics. I am pursuing a Masters in Instructional Tec... (read more)