...I've written my own blog for fun. Most importantly, I've made it a point to meet authors and read their work about how they complete their writing tasks, such as Stephen King, Jennifer Weiner, and Joyce Carol Oates. Writers are heroes! (read more)
...I also taught SAT Math Prep and Years I, II, III and IV of IMP (Interactive Math Program).
While at the community college I earned the "Excellence in Teaching" award. At the university I received "BG's Best" award. For high school teaching, I was named the December 2009 "Teachers Who Make A Difference" by WMDT TV 47. (read more)
...I believe in both. I have taught ESL and English and Literature and Literacy (Writing), and within these studies the student has a remarkable and unique opportunity to explore his or her own world, beliefs, and values. All of these contribute to create success. (read more)
...I eventually got a job doing the International Trading that I always wanted to do. But even then I was still interested in teaching English, so I taught adults, usually businessmen, how to converse and write in English. After working in Trade for about ten years, most of the production opportunities were shifting to Mainland China, but I was not. (read more)
...I have communicated in Farsi since birth with my parents and siblings, relatives, and friends. I read books and newspapers in Farsi routinely. Both my parents are Persians and therefore I am extremely fluid in the Farsi language. (read more)