Experience Summary
I earned my BA in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Religion from New College of Florida, the Honors College of the State of Florida. In addition to extensive English composition and grammar skills, I have two years of teaching experience working with elementary, middle and high school aged students in the US and abroad. I recently returned from a year in Odessa, Ukraine where I taught English to students ages thirteen and up at Lingva Language Center. In addition to preparing for my own classes, I evaluated individual student performance as well as designed curricula. I have also tutored middle and elementary school students in all subjects. I know how to get students motivated and keep them engaged.
Teaching Style
I diversify my teaching aids and materials because I believe every child learns through different means. In my classroom and tutoring sessions, I use a variety of teaching tools such as multimedia presentations and creative projects, with an emphasis on self-evaluation. I believe that a student's ability to track their own progress gives them invaluable evaluation skills as well as the satisfaction that comes with recognizing one's achievements. With my younger students especially, I introduce age-appropriate materials they can relate to, such as language games, creative writing assignments, and role-play activities. Such diverse learning tools help my students develop useful communication skills.