...I understand the need for both developing the skills necessary to succeed in education and the emotional and intellectual development that needs to be there so the skills can be learned.10 years' experience teaching Reading courses, which included a vocabulary building component. 20 years' experi... (read more)
...Some of these include:
American Politics
International Relations
Introduction to East Asia
State & Development in East Asia
Politics of China
Modern History of East Asia
As a faculty member, I received over ten teaching awards, including the Distinguished Teaching Award from Kent... (read more)
...I love that, as a tutor, I get to use all of the skills I developed as a high school English teacher to fully focus on one student at a time. I value authentic caring, and believe that emotional wellness is central to academic success. As a teacher I learned to pay attention to each learner’s w... (read more)
...My friends & I studied for tests during our morning bus ride by teaching test materials to our friends! Not only did we learn the necessary material but all of us expanded our knowledge in many areas. While our six children were growing up, I served as a volunteer tutor for reading & arithmetic skills in their elementary school. (read more)
...Beyond the classroom, I'm also the founder of a company that provides movement products, such as wobble stools and standing desks, to schools—a venture born from my dedication to creating inclusive and dynamic learning environments. As a parent to a child with Down syndrome, I bring firsthand kn... (read more)