...I have played for large audiences and have accompanied singers for recitals and large events, such as weddings. I have "an ear" for music and play by ear, write music, as well as reading music and playing a wide variety of music styles and genres, from classical to pop to jazz. I began swimming at the ocean on Long Island, New York, where I was raised, at the age of 1 or 2. (read more)
...I currently teach both 7th and 8th grade in a district public school. Previously, I have taught for Eastern Suffolk BOCES at the secondary or high school level. At BOCES, I taught students with learning disabilities, Autism, and emotional disturbances. (read more)
...Additionally, I have experience teaching ESL and English test prep. My specialties are writing, grammar, and critical reading skills. I am certified in the state of NJ as a Teacher of Spanish, K-12. (read more)
I’m passionate about teaching because I have been blessed with so many opportunities to learn and explore, knowledge that I look forward to passing on to my students. I love reading, writing, and the English language. This naturally extents itself to teaching English as a second language. (read more)