Growing up as an avid reader and passionate creative writer, English has always ... been one of my strongest subjects. I received a 5 on the AP English Language and Composition exam and currently, I write for my college student newspaper. I started teaching English as a virtual volunteer tutor for various non-profit organizations such as the Latino Student Fund, ENGin, and JuniorCoachGolf. These initial experiences allowed me to work with students of various cultures and language proficiencies, and I look forward to interacting with individuals of all different backgrounds. Since then, I have gained more professional teaching experiences, through paid English tutoring, as well as in-person classroom teaching. In May 2023, I earned the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification credential from Harper College. In all of my lessons, my top priority is helping students become more confident using English, focusing on conversational English. More specifically, I will prioritize teaching English that students can use on the street or in their day-to-day lives. Of course, this will be dependent on the goals of the learners and the values of the school institution, but it is my view that language is the most useful when it can be applied to real-life situations. Lastly, I understand firsthand how difficult learning another language can be. I took Spanish throughout my schooling for six years and I still am not fluent — so I empathize with being in environments where others are speaking an unfamiliar language. For this reason, I consider myself a patient and empathetic individual and educator. It is vital for me to build connections with my students for an engaging and informative learning experience. read more