...My goal is that all my students develop the skills necessary to think through problems and learn effectively on their own. In college I took a seminar on how to teach English to non-native learners. This seminar included teaching classes twice a week to English learners. (read more)
...I've loved reading, writing, and yes, grammar, since a young age. I have a diverse background as I was in business for fourteen years before becoming a classroom English teacher and then a private tutor and freelance copy editor. I've worked with students in general and special education (as te... (read more)
...Many feel that way about certain academic subjects. But respect for them and their ideas is essential to build confidence to try. Respect is the intervention that turns self-fulling prophesy into self-confidence and winning. (read more)
...I seek to engage my students by using a variety of creative methods, including wordplay, videos, Mad Libs, etc. and also by making the subject matter relevant to the student. With my experience teaching writing and Education courses at the high school and college level, I have gained a great und... (read more)