...I have received the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and the ETA Those Who Excel Education scholarship. At UIUC, I am also a member of the College of Education's James Scholar Honors Program and Marching Illini. Ever since I was a young child, I have always wanted to be a teacher. (read more)
...I am, however, happy to provide advice and guidance.Vocabulary acquisition goes hand and hand with reading, of course, but is often presented as simple memorization. Vocabulary when in context, and paired with etymological research is discovery, not cramming five minutes before the Vocab Quiz. ... (read more)
...I have taught beginning, intermediate, and advanced MS Outlook classes At Busey Bank, I taught Outlook to over 1,600 employees in 3 states when Busey transitioned from using Eudora email to Outlook email. I have a very strong background in English reading, writing, and speaking. I have taught English in many different academic environments over the years. (read more)
...I find that students enjoy working with me because I am very patient, relatable (I am still somewhat young and that helps, haha), kind, and understanding. My availability is flexible, and I would try my best to accommodate any students' schedule limitations while also accommodating my own. One ... (read more)