...It can be fun to use your new language and learn about history, culture, art, music and find something new every day. I also have degrees in Journalism and Law, so we can have very interesting lessons. I also love to travel and take interesting pictures. (read more)
...I have an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the Honors College at Western Illinois University, where I also earned an endorsement in Middle School Reading and Language Arts Education. I later went on to complete graduate coursework to gain my Reading Specialist certification. I worked in public education for 8+ years as an elementary classroom teacher and Reading Specialist. (read more)
...I have taught children with reading problems for more than 15 years in the public school and private sectors. Phonics may not work for all children, but for those who it might help or be the key for learning to read, schools are replete with phonics materials. I would prefer to draw on the student's school materials and augment with additional materials to support those programs. (read more)
...I was an award winning high school student in science and developed an interest in physics. This lead me to pursuing a degree and career in mechanical engineering. I was able to use my physics background during my career in a practical way. (read more)
I am passionate about education and thoughtful, quality communication. I have ten years of teaching and tutoring experience, having instructed students at the pre-school to post-graduate levels. I've traveled and studied in South America in Asia, and I lived in China for seven years as an ESL and English writing teacher at Zhongnan University of Economics and Law. (read more)