...I keep up to date with current research to provide students with a high quality education. I have such a great passion for teaching literature from Pre-K-12th grade. All genres of text can provide you with a wealth of information and take you on a variety of adventures. (read more)
I recently received my Masters of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Publishing. For two years I was reading and writing constantly, within multiple genres, as a way of deepening my literary foundations. As part of a cohort of fellow students, I workshopped poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction works as a way of exploring, understanding, and expanding my craft. (read more)
...My last position was in a post-country called Kazakhstan. I left this position because my family did not like living outside the US. I am currently teaching at the University of Pittsburgh where I worked for seven years prior to heading to Kazakhstan. (read more)
...In addition, as a teacher I have used the skills of public speaking on a daily basis. I am an avid home cook, but I've been inspired by many years of work in the Tic Toc Restaurant. In addition, I worked as a work-study sous chef at the Crate Cooking School in Greentree for six years. (read more)
...Another key aspect to engaging my students and improving their learning is to treat each student as an individual, by being empathetic and understanding of their educational needs and goals. I will communicate and listen to my students, as well as provide them with feedback based on their educa... (read more)