...That love for reading propelled me to eventually get my M.A. in English Literature. Analyzing poetry, short stories, creative non-fiction, classic novels, plays, and more was both challenging and rewarding. To this day, I love "nerding out" with others as we dive into a narrative or excerpt, considering it from different angles and theoretical lenses. (read more)
...I graduated from the University of Puget Sound with a Bachelor's of Science double major in Mathematics and Economics. At Puget Sound, I was a math department tutor specializing in all college math courses, including statistics and econometrics. I also spent a year in an Economics Ph.D. program... (read more)
...I worked as a special education aide (paraprofessional) in elementary school classrooms for two years, where I focused on small group work and assisting students with diverse needs. This included small group work, tutoring, and supervision for students in 5th and 6th grades. I also worked as a ... (read more)
...My teaching career began as a Teaching Assistant at Humboldt State University, where I led tutorials and assisted with grading. I then joined the U.S. Peace Corps as an English Teacher in the Philippines, promoting educational sustainability and cultural exchange. (read more)
...I also tutor twice a week in the school setting teaching phonics and reading to striving students who need more support. I am currently working through the Lexia LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) comprehensive professional learning program which is designed to prov... (read more)