I have several years of tutoring and teaching experience in a wide range of subjects and worked with all ages. I have tutored elementary school children in reading, phonics, writing, and math, and I gained teaching experience while working as a Peace Corps volunteer in Vanuatu and Costa Rica from 2008 2012 where I taught ages Kindergarten through Adult in a variety of subjects including :
Business, Accounting, Basic/Intermediate Computer Skills, Sustainable Tourism, English as a Foreign Language, Health, and Nutrition.
After living and working in Costa Rica for 16 months, I achieved an Advanced High Spanish proficiency level.

While teaching in the Peace Corps, I attended a total of 6 months of training that covered topics including cross-cultural skills, lesson planning, teaching methods, coaching, project-based-learning, informal education, and classroom management. I learned to develop teaching materials using little resources. Through training and experience, I realized the importance of tailoring teaching methods to an individual student's learning needs.

I always consider how a topic can be approached from a different perspective - one that considers the student's learning style and preferences. After several years of developing additional classroom and learning resources, I enjoy creating fun and supplemental materials that will enhance the student's understanding and interest in a subject. I am patient and understanding and strive to create a comfortable and fun learning environment.

My educational background is in Accounting, International Development, and Environmental Studies. I also love writing and am very interested in helping students who struggle with the writing process to help develop their writing skills through practice and coaching.
I am interested in tutoring in Accounting and Literature/Writing for all levels; Spanish Beginner Advanced; and reading/phonics/writing and math for grades K-8.

Please contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!