My practice promotes critical and investigative learning, engaging students with thought-provoking questions and cross-subject connections, and giving students tools to think independently. My approach is patient and judgment-free, with the goal of sparking curiosity. Much of my current work is ce... (read more)
...As a high school English teacher for 9 years, grades 8-12, I taught expository and creative writing through writers’ workshops, Peter Elbow methodology, Frederick Crews methodology, timed (SAT, ACT) writing upon demand, and overall multiple drafting and revision processes. As a high school and m... (read more)
...I have worked with 30+ students on all levels of Spanish curriculum. I have lived in Mexico, Panama, and Ecuador for extended periods of time, so not only is my Spanish fluent, I am attuned to the cultural and linguistic nuances of the language. I work with my students to demystify verb conjugations, understand the mechanics of Spanish grammar, and learn their vocabulary sets. (read more)
...I can help all age levels with their grammar issues and problems. I have an MA in Spanish and have taught all levels of this wonderful language. I have worked with all ages from the very young through those in their 70's. (read more)
...I put my skills into practice professionally when I worked as an English tutor in a middle school for one year. I have always been passionate about languages, and my native English is no exception. I studied English up to the highest AP level in high school and considered pursuing a BA in English. (read more)