About Me

Teaching is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit. Students come in many forms, and what works for one student may not work for another. I have been, at different times in my life, the atypical student and instructor of atypical students. Being on both sides of the desk has taught me a crucial lesson: when students are treated like the individuals they are and given choices in regards to teaching styles and learning settings, they are capable of academic excellence. They not only survive the scholarly world - they thrive, and develop their own lifelong passion for acquiring knowledge. My primary goal is to help students of all kinds reach their own personal educational goals, specifically in the fields of English literature, reading/phonics, writing, and standardized test preparation. I aim to provide encouragement, motivation, and a safe one-on-one learning environment where inquisitiveness is welcomed enthusiastically and every achievement, no matter how modest, is praised. I truly believe in my heart that students are not simply receptacles for the wisdom of the teacher the students are also the teachers, and each one has a lesson to impart. It is the responsibility of the instructor to heed these lessons and remember that while no two students may be exactly alike, all of them have something important to offer the world. I sincerely hope to help a few of those students share it.

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