I've been teaching since my main teacher at art school told me, "I have too many students and too little time. You know all I've taught you: would you be willing to step in as my Teacher's Assistant?" Since then, I've been connecting with students from 5 years old to 50 on the artistic and creative process. This love of teaching led me to become a tour guide at my college and at the campus art museum - the lucky thing is that at both positions I have the chance to both teach about what I love but also persuade my listeners to love it too: nothing's better than a potential college applicant saying, "I'll definitely apply!" or an elementary school kiddo asking, "So wait, museums are cool?" I am a true believer in education in all facets of life to be made available to all people: I know it's enriched my life, and I sure hope I can use my skills to enrich others'. I know there is nothing more satisfying than a job well done; I know my students will achieve the same satisfaction during our tutoring sessions! When I'm not doing all that, I enjoy hiking, cultural excursions, and social dance -- nothing like a swing beat to relax!

Dancing salsa, going on walks, listening to podcasts. But there's nothing better than cooking with loud music blaring -- then my social dance moves, even solo, truly shine.