...I look forward to working with you!I believe in the Berlitz method, which has the student utilize English to the greatest extent during the lessons. In other words, there is less time devoted to grammar and more time devoted to simply having the student engage in conversation. The dialogue can be on subjects of interest to the student, anything from baseball to computers. (read more)
...As a former college instructor, I am knowledgeable about learning theories and am intuitive when evaluating a student's individual learning style. My previous students have described me as approachable, warm and empathetic. I was named outstanding instructor of the year two years in a row. (read more)
...As a graduate student, I taught several introductory level courses including College Algebra. I also did part-time tutoring helping with trigonometry, geometry, calculus and Algebra 1 and 2 at the high school/middle school level. I enjoy teaching because I am naturally good at it. (read more)
...I taught English as a Second Language in central China for 3 years, where my understanding of grammar became integral to my job. Since then, I have frequently copyedited research articles for Chinese researchers in public health. I grew up speaking a little bit of Spanish, but learned it formally through 10+ years of middle/high school and college Spanish. (read more)
...While a public school employee, I worked with students as young as six and seven. Later, in cooperation with the Los Angeles Public Library, I tutored high school students, college students, and working adults learning English as a second language. I received my undergraduate degree in history ... (read more)