...I integrate various approaches, including close reading, thematic analysis, and contextual understanding, to help students grasp complex literary ideas. I have taught students individually and in small and large groups, covering the nitty-gritty of creative and critical writing. I presently work as a teaching assistant in the university. (read more)
I am a Yankton native that graduated from Yankton High School and Mount Marty College with a GPA of 3.56. I have two degrees, one in Business Management and Accounting. I am a self starter with a strong ability to communicate and bond with those I interact. (read more)
...For the past two years, my junior class students Smarter Balance scores have been off the charts. More importantly, I have allowed high school students to rediscover their love of reading through my flexible curriculum. Many high school seniors elect to take college-level courses, instead of my senior English, because they feel as though they are ready to get started with college classes. (read more)