...As a non-native Spanish speaker who learned Spanish from scratch for 15+ years, I understand the struggles that learners face as they learn a second language and help empower my students to feel confident and take risks. I've worked with learners from all walks of life aged 3 to 65 years old thr... (read more)
...Since 2018 I have taught over 100 young adults French--both in small classes and one-on-one. I taught in an intensive, language immersion program focused on preparing young adults to live in French-speaking countries. I have worked with each of my students to create language study plans that maximize their strengths and optimize their results. (read more)
...Everyone learns to read skillfully at a different pace, and we begin with making reading easy and fun. Reading Hope teachers help students set goals, offer strategies to help them reach those goals, and build toward agency and independence at all ages. I am a Writing Hope Works research participant and have 25 years experience teaching English, including Writing. (read more)
...I graduated from Brown with and honors degree in English and American Literatures. Subsequently, I worked in New York as a literary agent, book doctor, editor, and ghostwriter. I am both an avid reader and a bit of a stickler for grammar. (read more)
...Later I attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for three semesters to complete the education classes and student teaching I needed to earn a Nevada Educational License. I also qualified and certified to teach English, and a few years later added a Journalism endorsement. I taught for elev... (read more)