...In addition to American history, I have a strong understanding of the history of American foreign policy. I got a 5 in AP European History, and I have studied Russian, German, French, and English history on my own and in high school and college courses. I have a deep understanding of Modern European History from 1756 to present times, starting with the Seven Years' War. (read more)
...I try to make it interesting and fun. I have been thanked by many students for giving them the feeling that they can now "do" math. One student was very pleased that she could now "blow away" her older sister in math. (read more)
...Students are my favorite people. I love teaching them essential concepts in a way that allows them to understand them in-depth. After twenty years of teaching English to all ages, I've learned that the secret to keeping an audience is not just about content—it's also about creating a connection. (read more)
...In Writing Workshop, my students used MS Word to draft, edit, and publish documents. My students also learned how to conduct internet research and create a PowerPoint presentation on their findings. Other web 2.0 resources that were used in my classes include Weebly, Voki, Prezi, Pixton, and Wordle. (read more)
...I will be very glad to help you in learning Russian. While I was a student I had a chance to teach English as a second language to children of 5-12 years old. I did for 5 years in Russia. (read more)