...I am state certified in theater arts and taught high school drama and musical theater for 12 years. I directed plays, talent shows, musicals and improvisation shows for 12 years, including Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, and many others. Each summer, I held a theat... (read more)
...I love teaching all things English, especially English as a Second Language. I find that by using a methodology based on student-led teaching, students are much more likely to become confident in their skills. As a professor and a tutor, I often approach my lessons in a way that engages and excites students. (read more)
...I loved it so much, in fact, that I chose to pursue an English degree at SIUE with dual minors in rhetoric and writing form. I earned my Bachelor's in May 2018, and I am currently pursuing a Master's in Public Administration at SIUE as well. Although writing and English are by no means easy sub... (read more)