...I hold BAs in Russian and Linguistics from the University of Pittsburgh, and an MA in Slavic Linguistics from the Ohio State University. Currently as a Ph.D. candidate, my research focuses on language perception, speech convergence, and linguistic accommodation. Teaching foreign languages is my passion. (read more)
...This program allowed me to complete coursework to attain a certification to teach AP Computer Science fundamentals at the secondary education level, showcasing my commitment to education at various levels. My passion for computer science, combined with my extensive educational background and han... (read more)
...Learning new things should be something that students want to do naturally. In discussing the purpose of education, I think that my purpose as an educator is to facilitate this learning process for students. I have never felt that teaching should be centered around the teacher, but is more so about how students can be masters of their own learning. (read more)
...Typically when I tutor, I will start off with a brief overview of the topic before diving into the contents in-depth. I enjoy keeping my students engaged, so I will try to teach in the form of a story/narrative as much as possible so that each individual fact and detail is retained. I also enjo... (read more)
...I've had a love for English/writing/literature/storytelling my whole life. In my first incarnation, I was a screenwriter in Los Angeles for over 20 years, writing movies for such companies such as Disney, Nickelodeon and MGM. I wrote the Jackie Chan film AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS. (read more)