I graduated from the University of Michigan Business School, but I have been teaching ever since entering the Peace Corps in 2005. At that time, I was teaching members of a coffee cooperative basic accounting skills in Panama. After finishing Peace Corps, I had the opportunity to take the SIT TESOL course in Costa Rica, providing me with the necessary tools to be an even more effective teacher. After finishing the course and teaching at a Costa Rican high school for a year, I moved to Colombia and taught Business English to professionals both privately and through a university. Recently, I successfully completed a course in teaching Spanish to foreigners at the University of Antioquia in Colombia. Now, I have moved back to New Jersey. I feel that my passion for language learning, patience, lesson planning skills, and ability to reflect on a class make me a great tutor. I communicate well with my students and tailor the classes to meet their specific needs. Also, I can relate to my students because I have gone through the language learning process and understand their frustration. I know the common problems that Spanish students face and am very effective in explaining concepts in a way that makes sense. Not only will I be able to impart knowledge of the Spanish language, but also aspects of the culture since I have lived in several countries in Latin America. After figuring out the student's specific needs, I will design a class that is both demanding and interesting, but not overwhelming. I assign challenging homework assignments which will be used as a diagnostic tool to make sure that the student has a thorough understanding of the material before moving on. Problem areas will be reviewed at the beginning of each class. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you achieve success in your studies!

In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, tennis, swimming, and reading literature that increases my understanding of the world.