...All of this helped me become a better teacher when I entered my first classroom in Huntington Park, CA, to teach English and History to 8th graders. After that first year, I would move on to high school grades, where I've taught 9th, 11th, and 12th grade, all in English and History. For years, ... (read more)
...I believe in practicing patience, giving encouragement and holding students up to their highest standard, while meeting them where they're at. While I do have a 24-hour cancellation policy, I offer make-ups and am flexible with scheduling. In the past, I have worked closely with parents who have been very satisfied with my contribution to their child's progress. (read more)
...I've taught at language schools, companies and at the community college level. I relate well to elementary school students and teenagers to assist with writing papers, expanding vocabulary and strengthening reading skills. Because I've studied German, French and Spanish, I'm a compassionate ESL teacher. (read more)
...This is more important now than ever. I have a way of being able to take what seem like distant events and figures and frame them in contemporary terms and situations. This allows modern students to relate to these historical events and figures so they (the students) may understand why and how they (the historical events and figures) matter. (read more)
...Passed the CBEST requirement for teacher licensing in California. When I'm not teaching or coaching, I am writing and producing music, painting, volunteering, and studying and learning more about human behavior and science.I teach all aspects of English including ESL, writing, vocabulary, gramma... (read more)