Experience Summary
I have years of experience in varying forms of educations, but my most relevant is the two years (2012-2014) I lived in South Korea, teaching elementary and middle school students in English as a foreign language at a private academy. During that time period, I also tutored two adults in conversation, vocabulary, and diction. This experience led me to the decision to pursue a Masters in teaching, and until I complete that goal, I am going to keep my skills fresh with tutoring.
Teaching Style
I prefer a very conversational approach with my students. The style encourages mutual respect and allows me to observe more closely how the student learns. In addition, I feel learning is absorbed better when the information is couched in a story, and I believe conversation is a style of storytelling.
My Hobbies
I spend most of my time reading, and I particularly love sci-fi. I also enjoy running and fitness. A new interest and passion of mine is tabletop gaming, a subject I am currently educating myself on. Finally, I am known to occasionally some craft beer or fine wine.
| American History |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have a real passion for history. I prefer learning history through stories and relating to figures in the past, as opposed to rote memorization. |
| Composition |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I majored in Journalism, graduating summa cum laude, and my focus was in writing, studying many different styles. |
| Creative Writing |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I majored in Journalism, graduating summa cum laude, and my focus was in writing, studying many different styles. |
| Elementary Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| From 2012 to 2014, I lived in South Korea, teaching the non-English speaking elementary students how to conjugate their verbs, four semesters a year! Grammar is not easy, but with some fun games, repetition, and simplification, it is learnable. |
| Elementary Phonics |
 This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| When I was a child, I learned to read through phonics, and it is honestly the most important thing I ever learned. I enjoy passing on my love for phonics, through songs, games, rhymes, and tongue-twisters! I also have some experience with linguistics, and that knowledge helps me when teaching non-native speakers or children who have trouble creating specific sounds. |
| Elementary Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| From 2012 to 2014, I lived in South Korea, teaching the non-English speaking elementary students language arts, four semesters a year. I am proud of the growth I saw in those students, so I can only imagine how I would feel working with native speakers! |
| Elementary Vocabulary |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| From 2012 to 2014, I lived in South Korea, teaching the non-English speaking elementary students vocabulary and giving them daily vocabulary tests. We also played spelling and matching games to help them with retention! |
| English |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I majored in Journalism, graduating summa cum laude, and my focus was in writing, studying many different styles. When testing for the ACT in high school, I scored perfectly in the English section. |
| English ESOL |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I spent two years (2012 - 2014) living in South Korea, teaching English to elementary and middle school students. I also received my certification for teaching English as a foreign language from ITTT (International TEFL TESOL Training) in 2012, after completing one of their more rigorous courses. |
| Grammar |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Grammar is a complicated subject, and it is one even I have to revisit on occasion! However, it's a subject I enjoy, understand, and enjoy simplifying for others. |
| Journalism |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I majored in Journalism, graduating summa cum laude, and my focus was in writing, studying many different styles. |
| Language Arts |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Language Arts was always my favorite subject growing up, and it's a subject I taught daily for two years straight in South Korea. |
| Reading |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am an avid reader with a collection of over 300 books, but learning to teach reading was not easy for me! I worked hard at becoming proficient in helping students pick up on key themes and information, while still enjoying the story overall. |
| Reading Comprehension |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I am an avid reader with a collection of over 300 books, but learning to teach reading was not easy for me! I worked hard at becoming proficient in helping students pick up on key themes and information, while still enjoying the story overall. |
| Spelling |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| Vocabulary and spelling is very fun for me, especially when you look into the history of words, where they come from and why they're spelled the way they are. |
| TOEFL |
Proficiency: Experienced
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| I spent two years (2012 - 2014) living in South Korea, teaching English to elementary and middle school students. I also received my certification for teaching English as a foreign language from ITTT (International TEFL TESOL Training) in 2012, after completing one of their more rigorous courses. |
| World History |
Proficiency: I know the basics
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| I have a real passion for history. I prefer learning history through stories and relating to figures in the past, as opposed to rote memorization. |
| Writing |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Experienced
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| There are few things I love more than teaching someone the basics of composing a strong essay, editing their drafts, and seeing understanding click in their eyes. I went to school for journalism, but I took an array of writing classes. I use this experience to meet the needs and talents of the students I encounter. |