...I taught students the proper structure and development of the TAKS composition, and how to develop and support ideas in writing. I reviewed grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure so they could recognize mistakes and poor usage. I taught TAKS preparation for over ten years. (read more)
...The moments I found most profound and life-changing in my education were those face-to-face encounters in a teacher's office where the difficult concept or skill finally clicked in a way I could understand. That is the experience of studying English (reading, writing, test prep, etc.) that I hop... (read more)
...While in high school, I competed in numerous Journalism Events, placing at the highest possible level for my state in Headline Writing. I also placed at the highest level in several other events between my sophomore, junior, and senior years of high school. I have developed training manuals as well as directly trained fellow employees for four years in three major areas. (read more)
...I was once the ESL student needing the extra support. I believe with the right teacher and tools, that a language barrier can be diminished. I am certified to teach ESL. (read more)