Having completed my Bachelor of Science degree, with a major in forestry and a Master of Science degree in forestry at Mari State Technical University, I went on to settle down as a stay-at-home mom homeschooling my children. My love of learning pushed me to attain CNA certification, as well as that of a phlebotomist and an EMT. However, nothing was ever as rewarding as when I finally found myself in teaching. Searching for ways to reach every individual child, to help him understand and love the subject presented to him, I learned more than I ever had. In my fifteen years, first at a Russian school, then also at a private academy, and finally, as an academic advisor, I discovered that children all have different ways of learning, and it is extremely vital to personalize the approach. Tailoring the subjects of English, mathematics, Russian, and others to the individual - then seeing the child flourish and light up with the desire to discover and to learn; I learn so much from my students, and more than anything aspire to grow in them a love for learning.