Tutoring Specialties

Bio

Even though teaching is my second career, I’ve always been drawn to the classroom. My first career was a journalist working for different news outlets, including Detroit PBS (the home of Elmo and Big Bird. But I've always loved teaching. After working for a few years in brick-and-mortar schools, I joined the Michigan Virtual Charter Academy and have not looked back. I love building connections with students and providing them with a safe and engaging place to expand their knowledge, as well as creating new and creative ways to make learning fun and exciting, and connecting it to real-world experiences. My favorite part of being an English teacher is using new tools and ideas to make writing fun and interesting. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my husband, two children (a 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl), and a spoiled mini-Bernedoodle, known to sneak one or more appearances on camera.

Teacher Specialization

I have more than 10 years of teaching experience in brick-and-mortar schools as well as virtual settings. I hold a bachelor's degree in journalism from Oakland University, a teaching certificate (6-12) in English and political science from the University of Michigan, and a master's degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. I have taught American and Multicultural Literature & journalism courses, as well as AP Literature & AP Language & Composition.

Courses

AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, English 11, English 12, Journalism, Public Speaking