Hi, I'm Teresa! I worked as an elementary teacher teaching third and fourth grade for four years, two years in person and two years virtually as part of the Baltimore County Public Schools Virtual Learning Program. I have been working with kids for many years, as I started as a private nanny and t... (read more)
...Please feel free to contact me to learn more or to schedule tutoring sessions in Chess.I am a USCF tournament chess player, with OTB rating of 1550, chess.com blitz rating of 2030, lichess blitz rating of 2140. Haven't played in tournaments for a while so my otb rating is much lower than it shou... (read more)
...I worked for 8 years as a Farsi Language Analyst for the Department of Defense.I am a Certified Adult Education teacher, with experience teaching ESL, TOEFL, GED and a degree in English, including Reading. I have a Designated Subjects Credential in Adult Education, ESL, from the State of Califor... (read more)
...In this role, I worked with students ranging from 4 to 18 years old. Teaching young children English was incredibly rewarding, as I watched them develop their language skills in a fun and engaging environment. In addition, guiding students in learning to code was a unique challenge that allowed... (read more)
...As a (relative) late bloomer who fought through several very tough rating plateaus, I have an appreciation for the work it takes to improve at chess. Some of my most notable tournament results include:- 2019 UMBC Open (4/5, tied first)- 2021 Washington DC Championship (4/4, clear first)- 2023 De... (read more)