I earned my undergraduate degree in Literature from Yale University and my Master of Arts in Teaching with a specialty in Secondary English from American University. I taught middle school reading for three years. I taught a number of students with unique needs such as English Language Learners, students with learning disabilities, and students needing remediation. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know my students as learners and tailoring my instruction to meet their needs. In my free time, I like to read novels and literary nonfiction. I enjoy spending time outdoors in nature, traveling in Spanish-speaking countries, and making crafts from recycled materials.