...As I grew older it was clear I had a niche for it. In college I met many different people from Latin America as well as Spain and adapted to their unique speaking styles. I also worked at a Hispanic community center and worked with Spanish-speaking individuals. (read more)
...I have worked with students ranging from middle school to high school seniors, focusing primarily on grades 9-12. In this time, I have taught everything from foundational language skills to advanced analysis in IB classes, where students are expected to engage in college-level critical thinking ... (read more)
...Along the way I have come up with a few useful tools and tricks of the trade that can really help. Usually its a case of getting the young person really "motivated" to express themselves well and with accuracy. This includes helping them to determine who their audience is and what goal they are aiming to achieve with a piece of writing. (read more)
...I also truly enjoy the material I teach. The world is a wondrous place, and I am delighted to help others share in the wonder. I try to provide students with the tools they need to be able to learn on their own, so that they will continue to learn and grow and enjoy the complexity around them! (read more)
...Structuring a paper is also a skill that allows the author to be expressive in the most effective way. While my strengths lie in narrative writing, I feel confident--through my experience as a citizen, parent, and teacher--that I can be helpful in a variety of academic topics. It would be a ple... (read more)