...I have been teaching English to second-language learners since 1986. I hold a Language Development Specialist lifetime teaching certificate. I also speak enough Spanish to communicate effectively with Spanish-speaking families. (read more)
...My approach to vocabulary is immersive, contextual, and conversational, using pneumonic devices and personalization. I have taught AP English Language for eight years. We focus on the craft of writing for effect and one aspect of that is syntax. (read more)
...I find out where a student is deficient by having them perform some basic skills tests. Then I work with them to strengthen those skills. I help them with retention by going over longer more complicated problems. (read more)
I'm particularly interested in developing games for teaching English. I've taught English in Angola, Chad, China, and Saudi Arabia. While in the U.S., I've specialized in teaching business and technical writing to employees of companies and business students. (read more)