...Through this experience I was able to understand the unique difficulties of learning English from a Japanese perspective. When teaching English to a non-native speaker, I try to remain aware of my student’s linguistic background. This helps me recognize specific areas where a student might have difficulty expressing his/her thoughts in English. (read more)
...I tailor my lessons to fit the individual needs of the student and I also like to add creativity. I have a B.S. in Human Development and I am pursuing a Masters in Mental Health. I have completed graduate level coursework in Special Education and I am Orton Gillingham certified. (read more)
...We want to make sure our foundation is built strong!" Moving on before previous skills are mastered will make new skills difficult to learn. I also like to work with problem solving beginning as early as kindergarten- problem solving strategies teach critical thinking skills that can be utilize... (read more)
...Having been born in Germany, I am familiar with students' difficulties when learning English as a Foreign or as a Second Language. Apart from English and German, I also studied Latin, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I have been teaching languages for many years. Currently, I teach students from all over the world and at many different levels. (read more)
...I want to help my students become better, more confident writers and better, more engaged readers. During my years in the classroom, I see the struggle that students have with reading and writing on a daily basis, and I think it comes down to lack of engagement and interest, so I want to change that for my students. I want to help students connect what they are learning to their own lives. (read more)