...Although my formal teaching experience is limited, I have informally assisted classmates and friends in understanding challenging mathematical concepts. With my patient and empathetic nature, I foster an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and seeking clarification. I a... (read more)
...My work as a volunteer brought me to a whole different age range of students. Write Stuff is a writing initiative with which we bring students from surrounding middle and elementary schools to campus and set them up with mentors who guide them through writing prompts. My own mentee, Tommy, will be returning for a third semester after having a poem we had work-shopped, published in a paper. (read more)
Teaching is my passion. I am currently back in the United States in the beautiful Berkshires after living and teaching abroad for nearly 7 years. I was previously the director of the English department where I worked abroad to oversee and assure quality, dedication and success for teachers and students alike. (read more)
...I took pride in being the top of my class in both AP language & literature courses. While I did not go on to major in English in college, I loved applying my reading comprehension and writing skills to my many other courses and papers. I still love to read and write and love to help people with their reading and writing as well! (read more)