I am a graduate of Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. I received my Bachelors of Art in Elementary/Early Childhood, with a reading component. I also received a Masters of Science in Education for the Hearing Impaired from the same institute. I hold a teaching certificate, and I'm certified in both areas. After graduating, I worked for two years as a Head Start Teacher. Following these two years, I went back to school to get my masters degree in Deaf Education. I have since worked as a Special Education Teacher as well as a Substitute Teacher. I am currently working as a ESL Teacher for a company in Vietnam teaching students English (as I hold TEFL certification). I love Literature, and History. It has been my experience in helping students who struggle with learning to read that they need someone who is patient and knows what it is like to struggle. I have struggled with reading through most of my school years growing up. Letting them know this helps them know that if I can make it so can they. I believe that every child can learn, we as tutors (teachers) need to find what their interests are and use that to help them with their learning. It is important for children to learn to read, because reading impacts every aspect of their lives.