...During my years in the classroom, I see the struggle that students have with reading and writing on a daily basis, and I think it comes down to lack of engagement and interest, so I want to change that for my students. I want to help students connect what they are learning to their own lives. Ultimately, I want my students to gain confidence in their abilities and take pride in their work. (read more)
...While in Japan, I taught English to Japanese students of various ages. Through this experience I was able to understand the unique difficulties of learning English from a Japanese perspective. When teaching English to a non-native speaker, I try to remain aware of my student’s linguistic background. (read more)
...I have an English degree from the University of Alabama. I am very detail oriented and want to squeeze out all the information a literary source has to offer so that the student has the ability to really understand what they are reading. I also love writing and want to help others improve their... (read more)