...I used to work at Biltmore, an historical house museum, as an interpretive host and tour guide and interned at Kings Mountain National Military Park. I have a great passion and love for learning and teaching history. I have run distances up to a half marathon and participated in four 5K races, two 10K races, and one four mile mud run. (read more)
...For public speaking, I focus on articulation, clarity of thought, voice projection, confidence, poise, and being relaxed in front of a group. In Bible studies, I use hermeneutics to approach the text from a historical and grammatical context, seeking appropriate interpretation and application. ... (read more)
I have 2 years experience in private tutoring which includes after class tutoring for my students and parents. In all my classes tutoring on an individual basis and in small groups was always the best way to learn. What I love most about reading, is when a child moves from one level to another, the twinkle in their eyes is worth a thousand words. (read more)
...As a long-time teacher of ESOL, I have experience both in K-12 and higher education, both in the US and abroad. I have a good deal of international teaching experience in France, Japan, Guatemala, Myanmar, Kurdistan, and Saipan. Within the US, I have taught students from all over the world, so I am familiar with their learning styles and needs. (read more)
I am a mother of two grown daughters, and grandmother of four grandchildren. I substituted for four years after I completed my Associate's Degree for education. I started working full-time as an In-School Suspension Teacher, and later was hired as a Librarian Assistant. (read more)