...Close reading is a specialty of mine as symbolism and thematic ideas are always present in literature. I have created lessons surrounding literature analysis and deeper thinking. I studied self defense in the form of Hapkido for a majority of my life. (read more)
...My students indicated that I was a tough but fair -- and always extremely present and supportive -- teacher. I've also been a one-on-one tutor with the Northwestern Michigan Community College Writing Center, and an educator with the Institute for Reading Development, supporting preK-continuing ed level students. All told, I have 15+ years experience as an educator. (read more)
...I can help the questions and passages to make more sense to struggling students and identify the little differences that can earn high-achieving students a few more points. This is my second year teaching a PSAT prep class for middle school students. We learn and practice the same skills tested... (read more)
...I began my teaching journey teaching English as a Second Language to high school students in Mongolia. Having taught abroad for nine years, ESL is a subject that I have a great deal of experience. Upon returning to the United States, I also taught newcomers at a school in Cleveland, Ohio, where... (read more)
...Between undergrad and medical school, I was also on the hiring end of my job which provided valuable interview insights. I love helping my students present their already impressive accolades as polished and concisely as possible. To date, I have helped students successfully gain admission to DO... (read more)