Fun Facts

I love to run and bike! Some of my favorite books are Les Miserables, Grapes of Wrath, The Bell Jar and The Brothers Karamazov. Kill Bill 1 & 2 are the best movies ever made, and I would die without coffee and chocolate. I love to travel, and have been abroad several times. I read the newspaper everyday, and I love hanging out with friends and listening to music.

About Me

I am a freshman at the portland">University of Portland, and I am double-majoring in English and German. I was born in California, I live in Washington, and I am going to school in Oregon-love the West coast. I ran cross-country in high school and every summer I look forward to wake boarding and water skiing.

Last year I tutored a high school Sophomore in reading-comprehension/oregon/portland">reading comprehension. We worked through a set-curriculum, and read through a novel together. His comprehension magnified enormously, as did his vocabulary and his ability to use advanced syntax.The biggest change, however, was the improvement in his proficiency with speaking and reading in front of his peers.

When portland">tutoring I focus on giving individualized consideration and work on adapting lessons to different learning styles. I have also found it beneficial to create an open climate where kids feel comfortable asking questions and attempting difficult tasks. I'm very creative and fun, as are my lesson plans. I'm willing to portland">tutor any level of English. I received a 5 on my AP Literature exam in high school, and am familiar with various literary genres and writing styles.