...I have written numerous academic essays and am continually looking for ways to improve. Erasmus' "de Copia" and "Classical Rhetoric for the Modern Student" are two texts I would employ as a writing instructor. I have studied classical rhetoric and grammar at Wyoming Catholic College. (read more)
...The processes of these programs involved deep research and analytical skills that I had to translate into extensive writing projects. Since then, I have published 3 books, some book chapters, and over a dozen articles (both academic and for popular audiences). In addition to my research and his... (read more)
...I do very well with anxious and sensitive learners because I was one once myself. All of my lessons are very individualized based on the learner's skill, interests, and goals. Everyone learns differently, so my teaching style is very accommodating and flexible. (read more)
...Previously, I served as a middle school teacher at Santa Ynez Valley Charter School from 2019 to 2023, where I demonstrated versatility and innovation in various roles. Between 2021 and 2023, I taught mathematics to grades 5 through 8, integrating Math Expressions and Big Ideas Learning curricul... (read more)
I have a Ph.D., MA, BA, and CA secondary teaching credential in Spanish. I have over 20 years teaching experience at both the university and secondary levels, and I served as an instructor of all levels of Spanish language, including AP Spanish, as well as Hispanic literature and cultural studies. ... (read more)