...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. I have taught English for 25 years and LOVE to encourage readers and writers of all ages. (read more)
...I started learning Spanish in junior high school and continued through high school taking AP Spanish. I then served an LDS mission in Spain for two years where I furthered my ability to speak Spanish. When I started college I decided I wanted to become a teacher and because I enjoyed the Spanish language so much, I chose to become a Spanish teacher. (read more)
...For the past 6 years, I have worked with many students on their ACTs and have had fantastic success. Most of my students have scored in the 30s with a number of them earning 35s and 36s. I am up-to-date on the ins and outs of the test and all recent changes. (read more)
...They are friendly games, but the skills and strategies can be used in a more competitive setting. I can teach the basics of the game, the betting sequence, and the varieties of poker. I played Varsity tennis for three years in high school. (read more)
...I taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade history for a couple of years in my home state of South Carolina before moving back to Utah. When my 3rd child was diagnosed with autism, I became actively involved in the autism community. I volunteered for several years with the Autism Council of Utah, serving as the executive assistant on their board. (read more)