...I've helped hundreds of my 6th graders develop a system of organization and studying that works for them. These are systems that need to be explicitly taught and are NOT a one size fits all. No one likes a binder explosion in the middle of the hallway. (read more)
...I used to work at Biltmore, an historical house museum, as an interpretive host and tour guide. I have a great passion and love for learning and teaching history. I have run distances up to a half marathon and participated in four 5K races, two 10K races, and one four mile mud run. (read more)
...I am a great motivator and I am an expert at making the learning of a foreign language fun. The key to learning a language is repetition----hearing the same words over and over but in a different manner. To achieve this, I use a lot of visuals in my instruction along with questions and answers. (read more)
...While in high school I was in marching band and played double bass in a traveling bluegrass band. Through this experience, I learned how to play guitar, mandolin, and fiddle. Feel free to send me a message with any questions and I can't wait to see you during your next lesson! (read more)
...As a long-time teacher of ESOL, I have experience both in K-12 and higher education, both in the US and abroad. I have a good deal of international teaching experience in France, Japan, Guatemala, Myanmar, Kurdistan, and Saipan. Within the US, I have taught students from all over the world, so I am familiar with their learning styles and needs. (read more)