I have been taking care of kids on and off 20 years and teaching English as a foreign language for 12 years, mostly for free. I've also worked in daycares with children ranging from ages 1 and a half ... to children 5 years of age. I believe in the student letting me know what they want to focus on learning the most. While teaching English I generally focus more on the practical things such as: Reading out loud, idioms, vocabulary, everyday conversations, pronunciation, or even conversations about the field of work you are in if you are getting ready for a job interview and want to make sure you are ready. read more

I have been taking care of kids on and off 20 years and teaching English as a foreign language for 12 years, mostly for free. I've also worked in daycares with children ranging from ages 1 and a half ... to children 5 years of age. I believe in the student letting me know what they want to focus on learning the most. While teaching English I generally focus more on the practical things such as: Reading out loud, idioms, vocabulary, everyday conversations, pronunciation, or even conversations about the field of work you are in if you are getting ready for a job interview and want to make sure you are ready. Besides teaching kids and people who want to learn English, I also enjoy reading, crocheting, baking, exercising, and trying to keep plants and flowers alive. Dogs do not scare me and I love them.read more