...I have earned two master's degrees. The first was in English and the second was in Theology and the Arts. After ten years teaching English at the community college level, I went back to graduate school to get enough Education credits to also teach Reading courses at the college level (many stud... (read more)
...In order to invest in a student's academic success, I strive to understand that student as a whole person who needs to be supported holistically. I believe in the healing potential of literature for both students and educators. What would it be like if reading, writing, and learning in general were consistently sources of joy and catharsis? (read more)
...I adore working with students, and making the learning experience fun and engaging!As a fluent french speaker since birth, French is my first language. I lived in Paris for six years, and studied abroad there for 6 months last year. I have completed a French and Francophone Studies minor at Macalester College. (read more)
...Six years experience teaching English and writing at the college level. Ten years experience tutoring English grammar, punctuation, and writing to middle school, junior high, and high school students. I have tutored AP World History for over ten years. (read more)
...I have worked as a newspaper editor, though, which involves helping reporters with their writing skills. Editors not only proofread for spelling and grammar, but help structure writing so that it is clear, concise and--when appropriate--entertaining. Both my parents were teachers and my brother is a professor at St. (read more)