...I have a strong background in multi-sensory teaching, and call on that to develop lessons that make the materials accessible and interesting to my pupils. I also do a lot of co-reading during my lessons, giving students a vital link between the written word and the spoken word. I am a graduate ... (read more)
...I majored in Hispanic Literature at McGill University in the beautiful French-speaking city of Montreal. While at McGill I studied French and used it on a daily basis. I have also spent the last several years doing volunteer work in the Dominican Republic for several months out of the year, which has allowed me to further sharpen my Spanish language skills. (read more)
...I've worked with students in general and special education (as teacher, tutor, and paraeducator) and truly enjoy helping them to improve their reading and writing skills in the English language, through a highly positive, patient, and supportive approach. Having graduated with a BA in English Li... (read more)
When I teach....
My first job is to create a learning environment that students enjoy. I love learning something new, so education has always fun for me, except when I was learning nothing. Boredom is painful, so I work hard to avoid it. (read more)