I began a lifelong passion of learning foreign languages at the age of 7, and after studying both French and Spanish for 11 years I undertook a BA in Modern Arabic Studies with a Spanish minor. I traveled to Cairo, Egypt where I received a certificate to teach English as a Foreign Language and comp... (read more)
...I'm a people person, an educator, a communicator, and a Christ follower. I have taught languages in the US, Mexico and China. I have taught English as a foreign language, Spanish, and French at all levels from elementary school to the university level. (read more)
...Since high school, I have read a large number of classic pieces of literature and have written various forms of essays including analytical, argumentative, narrative, op-ed, and more. Whether tutoring basic French or helping students improve their reading and writing skills, I will go above and ... (read more)
...Since I retired in June, 2012, I continue to use my French by tutoring. I am thrilled if I can help a student become more proficient and perhaps raise his/her grade. Besides teaching, I also worked as a consultant for Disney when they were building the French Pavilion at Epcot, and I gave guided tours in French during the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. (read more)