...My students love my classes because they gain confidence and speaking ability because of an emphasis on awareness of English usage and pronunciation. I love to teach communicative classes where I can help students gain fluency and vocabulary. We use all English skills and focus on reading, listening, speaking and grammatical awareness. (read more)
...I hold dual BA degrees in economics and German from Western Michigan University, with minors in math and political science. My doctoral focus was environmental and public economics; however, my areas of interest and teaching expertise extend into urban economics and economic development. I have... (read more)