Experience Summary
I have a masters in Second Language Teaching specialty- Russian from BYU. I also served an LDS mission in Russia (Rostov-na-Donu mission) where I lived for 18 months speaking, living, and interacting with Russians every day. I have been tutoring students in Russian for 5 years and have taught Russian at BYU for 2 years. I love this language and know how to teach according to different learning styles.
Teaching Style
Every student has a different learning style and I therefore, have multiple teaching styles to accommodate. I believe in learning through experience and therefore provide my students with real-life examples and tasks to complete so that they are more able to function in Russian settings. I also include learning of Russian culture in my teaching because understanding culture is important to understanding language. Activities are engaging and not simply rote memorization. My students get to use their skills in practical settings and even talk to native Russians.
My Hobbies
My undergraduate degree was in Music from BYU with an emphasis in bassoon performance (I play the bassoon). I also play the piano and organ. Most of all, I love to sew and play volleyball. But my favorite hobby is taking care of my kids.
Other Comments
Contact me with any questions you have- I'd love to be a part of your learning the beautiful Russian language!