...I believe that learning is about the whole person. The important thing to me is seeing how what you learn helps you grow. Even if you are struggling with a difficult and dreaded subject, I try to show how you can be successful and feel good about your learning. (read more)
...During Covid I ran an afterschool book club virtually that was a lot of fun. In my free time I like to spend time walking and hiking with my dog Mabel and going to see live music. My husband and I have two grown boys out of college. (read more)
Hello,I am an experienced language teacher. I am a native speaker of Italian and I am fluent in French Spanish and German. I have a BA in Linguistics, a Master's in European Politics, a Master's in Italian Studies from the University of Washington and a Ph.D in Comparative Literatures from the University of Binghamton. (read more)
...I have experience working with students in small group settings, establishing baselines and areas of need. I also use data to help determine next steps and measure student's growth. When I am working with students I'd like them to feel comfortable enough to try new strategies and engage in conversation about their work. (read more)
...I have worked successfully with students both face-to-face and online. I am also a literacy volunteer. I work with students who want to improve their reading and writing skills, as well as those learning English as a new language. (read more)