My first teaching gig was nearly 5,000 miles away from home, in the small town of Szolnok, Hungary. I had just graduated Lynchburg College with a BA in English, and having grown up in Virginia my entire life, I was eager to experience something cultural and new. I figured teaching English abroad would be the most intense, interesting, and educational way to jumpstart a career in teaching. Now, ten years later, I can say that my initial teaching experience abroad was the tipping point in my life, for it led me to become not only a lifelong teacher, but a lifetime student as well.Since 2005, I have gone on to teach English in Poland and Hungary, and also back in my hometown, Manassas, Virginia. I have taught English and Literature to high school students, ESL to adult professionals, and last year I taught Creative Writing to Honors Freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. At VCU's Writing Center I privately tutored students, helping them write and revise their essays for their final portfolios. Having played guitar since the age of fourteen (and also touring in a couple rock bands), I have some experience teaching music and guitar as well.My education includes a BA in English, an MA in European Studies, and an MFA in Creative Writing (fiction).In my spare time I like reading, writing creatively, and playing music. Most weekends in New York I try to visit a museum or see a concert, and many-a-Sundays you'll find me burrowed in a cafe and reading manuscripts for my day-time job (a literary agency).

I graduated from the University of Lynchburg (formerly Lynchburg College) with a Bachelor's of Arts in Theatre Performance and English. I tutor students in the subject of College and High School English, Composition, Creative Writing, Literature, and Art. I am able to teach Elementary Reading and Writing.I spent a year and a half working as a writing tutor at Wilmer Writing Center. I worked with students ranging from the age of 17-50. I specialized in introduction paragraphs, thesis statements, and outlining. I love tutoring students because it gives me a chance to spread my love for reading and writing to others.Also, I get to share with others how reading and writing can be fun, not tedious. I believe in getting my tutees to write about things that interest them because it makes the writing process fun. I am all about having fun and finding the joy in tutoring.

I'm a passionate TESOL Educator with an interest in creating the most creative, effective, and fun learning environment for my students. I graduated in 2022 with a MA in Linguistics: Teaching English as a Second Language, and have been working with ESOL high school students at Lloyd C. Bird. Being able to help others through teaching is my passion, and I hope to continue to grow, learn, and share my experiences and understandings with others by doing what I love.

I am a high school special education and english teacher. I am endorsed to teach ESL and am fluent in Spanish. All I want to do is help others and make a difference.

I believe that education is important for not only learing new material, but to educate the student so they may have more opportunities in life.With my past teaching, I have tried to make the course material relevant and important to the student. I encourage the student with their studies, and I try to provide positive feedback for the students.I believe that teaching is a "2 way street" in which I learn as well.I have a BA in Economics and an MBA. I am going to work on another Master's Degree in the next year.

Don't mock it until you've tried it! Every student works in different ways so new unique methods need to be a constant. I'm willing to try whatever works to help you understand how it works!

I'm an educator with nearly 14 years of experience and a certified reading specialist for the past 7 years. Based in South Central Virginia, I share my home with my husband and our two catsand a deep love of books! As a lifelong reader and passionate teacher, I believe that reading is more than just a skillit's the key to confidence, curiosity, and lifelong learning. Whether your child needs extra support or just a boost to reach the next level, I'm here to help every student become a stronger, more joyful reader. Let's open the door to their next chaptertogether.