Fun Facts

Upon meeting me it quickly becomes obvious I am passionate about two things, live music and environmentalism. I try to attend live music events on a weekly basis and often travel nationally and internationally to see the bands I love most. In regards to the environment, I am on a personal mission to reduce, if not eliminate, the use of plastic straws. I have given away glass straws for over five years and have people in more than a dozen countries on my website with theirs.

About Me

I have a Masters Degree in Bilingual/Bicultural Education that I obtained at Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago. I have a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola chicago">University of Chicago. I have studied Spanish in Mexico and have lived in Mexico, as well.

Experience

I have taught extensively for Chicago Public Schools, all grades from 1st to 8th. I was a mentor/teacher in the Web Institute for Teachers at the chicago">University of Chicago for five years. I taught in English as a Foreign Language in Acapulco, Mexico for two years. I also had a wonderful experience teaching ESL at Truman College in Chicago. Additionally, I have written online curriculum. Most recently, I taught at Centro Romero in Chicago. I am currently dedicating myself to private tutoring.

Approach

I believe the rapport a teacher has with his/her students is essential. I establish a friendly bond with the kids I work with and do my best to make my students feel confident in the areas we are studying through specifically targeted lessons and activities.