My intention is to engage students as fully as possible through a variety of activities, always trying for 80% student production, 20% teacher talk. I get to know students, their interests, and why they want to study English more. Then I build lessons to meet their goals. I have been teaching English for over 25 years, both in university programs and language schools. What I love about tutoring is helping students meet their goals by customizing lessons.

I enjoy studying languages, traveling, taking photos, reading and writing, conversation, gardening, and research.