...I do not teach vocabulary so that a student can pass a test; I work with vocabulary so that through discussion and practice, and a systematic approach, using prefixes and roots, the meanings can be retained and absorbed for a lifetime. Grammar cannot be taught nor learned bifurcated from litera... (read more)
...At the university level, I have taught in Intensive English Programs at Hawaii Pacific University, Long Beach State University and Temple University. One goal I place above all others is helping students become independent learners. Acceptance into an American university is only the beginning of the journey, not the end. (read more)
...I am new to tutoring, so any suggestions or advice that benefits the student most is paramount to me. I am extremely easy to get in contact with and very much a people person. I aim to respond as fast as possible. (read more)