...During my time at the University of Iowa, I spent over 50 hours in 8th grade Spanish I classrooms, 50 hours in high school Spanish II, and an entire student teaching semester in Spanish III and IV, where I worked closely with my cooperating teachers to design and implement successful instruction.... (read more)
...I have 4 years of experience in ACT/SAT prep and 3 years of experience tutoring middle school and high school students across a diverse range of subjects. I have experience tutoring in a class setting, a small group setting, and a 1-on-1 setting. I believe the key to student success is individualized instruction. (read more)
I hold a Master’s degree in Teaching English as a Second Language and have certifications in ESL, Spanish, Reading, and English Language Arts. My academic background is complemented by doctoral work in Education with a focus on Language, Literacy, and Culture, equipping me with a deep understanding... (read more)
...I understand that my reading speed is likely to be higher than that of my students and this is difficult to teach, so I instead focus on strategies to more efficiently get through passages and answer the questions - a literary analysis of the passages is not required. I achieved a 36 on the ACT ... (read more)
...I grew up in California and am a Native English Speaker. I've also studied foreign languages while living overseas, so I know what it's like to be a language student as well as a language teacher. I have taught elementary school students 3-8 years old in both public and private schools. (read more)