Experience Summary
For the past ten years I have been tutoring students mostly in the following subjects: Literature, Poetry, Folklore, Mythology, Theatre Arts, Shakespeare, and Public Speaking. I have been a professional teacher in schools for five years teaching Theatre and Folklore/Mythology in Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. I also teach Shakespeare classes, camps, and workshops to students ranging from 6 to adults of all ages and experience. I love tutoring because I love inspiring students with a love for the subjects at hand through the passion and excitement I feel for the subjects I teach.
Teaching Style
I bring a ton of energy and passion into my tutoring sessions. I seek bring an understanding of the subjects at hand. Understanding is the root of confidence in in any subject.
My Hobbies
Aside from teaching, I also adore reading, animals, and peforming as a professional actress, especially in the classics. As a member of various Shakespeare companies, I have performed in 29 of Shakespeare's plays, playing over 50 different characters.
Creative Arts |
Proficiency: Expert
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As an Arts teacher for the past five years, I have witnessed students overcome difficulties in life once they have found a way to express themselves, whether that be through Drama, Art, Music, Dance, or Writing. These arts are not only therapeutic, but help us all to become better human beings. |
Drama |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I hold a B.F.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and have taught theatre history, acting, audition, and Shakespeare for the past ten years to students of all levels and ages. I have been a professional actress for fifteen years. |
Literature |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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I am passionate about literature and believe understanding a text is the key to loving it. |
Poetry |
Proficiency: Expert
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I have extensive education in, and have read poetry from, all eras and of all styles. |
Shakespeare |
This is one of my top subjects!
Proficiency: Expert
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My motto: Shakespeare is easy! I have a determined passion for inspiring anyone and everyone with an understanding, and therefore love, of Shakespeare's works, life and times. As a teacher I have taught many classes, camps, and workshops to students ranging from beginner children to professional adult actors. As an actress I have performed in 29 of his plays, playing over 50 different characters. |