I feel most fulfilled when I can be a helper, and I enjoy working with students for this reason. I value connections with people and excellent working relationships with students. The subjects I am most passionate about tutoring and teaching are English Language Arts, reading, and writing. I obtained a Bachelors in English from Washington State University, and a Master in Teaching Secondary after that also from WSU. Learning is an essential function in my own life that I will continually and faithfully practice as long as I am able. I have an open mind and an open heart, and this fosters conversations and connections with others. The best practices I know in teaching require interpersonal work to get to know one another and to establish trust. In my personal time I read and write often, I love to be near bodies of water and to enjoy the rain, and I like to play pickleball.