...Since then, I've been fortunate enough to have taught both German (at the University of Missouri-Columbia) and English (at the Philipps University in Marburg, Germany). I've taught beginning and intermediate-level German and German History, as well as English writing, grammar, and conversation co... (read more)
...I have a lot of experience writing both academic and creative writing papers, and am certified to teach Social Studies in Missouri. History and political science are two of my main passions, however I have a lot of experience in reading and analyzing fictional works, standardized testing, essay ... (read more)
...I have taught elementary phonics for eight years and middle school English for one. I was an after-school tutor who focused on helping students study for the MAP test for two years. My lessons were prepared MAP English and Math packets that the students completed 4 times per week. (read more)
...I trained in classical piano (including theory) for 13 years. I have played traditional Irish music on the piano accordion and the tin whistle since the age of 5, winning competitions on an international level. I have taught myself the basics of several other instruments as well, but my current focus is on folk guitar. (read more)
...After working in TV news, I decided to take my communication skills in a different direction. For 5 and a half years, I did public relations and community relations for a school district. During this time, I wrote on a variety of platforms including for print, social media and TV scripts. (read more)