...I believe to be a good teacher requires not only motivational skills, but the desire and attitude to also be a good student. Every opportunity has potential to be a learning activity. This is also why I enjoy teaching.... the ever expanding world of education. (read more)
...I am a licensed English Language Arts teacher and Certified AP Language teacher in the State of Texas. I have taught for over fifteen years. For the past eleven years,I have taught English Language Arts in Texas. (read more)
...Standardized test preparation is an area of expertise. I teach a variety of test-taking strategies that help students increase their scores. I can work with students struggling in a specific section. (read more)
...I believe that everyone is able to learn and grow and be more than they are today. One of my mentors loved to say, “it’s not about the intercept, it’s about the slope.” That is to say, it’s not about where you start at today, but your attitude, approach, and action can launch you more quickly in... (read more)
...As a result, I was forced to learn choppy English in order to make friends. Of course, it was not fast or easy, but I was able to succeed and become a straight A student beginning at a middle school level. This encouraged me to pursue a Bachelors in Communication with a major in Journalism and a minor in English. (read more)