My educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Westfield State University, a Master of Arts in Education from Tufts University, and a TEFL Certificate in online instruction. I have a solid and varied background in Education, working with both children and adults. I have taught all levels and subjects of primary school and also ESL for adults. My time volunteering with the Peace Corps in Paraguay was an amazing experience, which helped me to understand the value of culture in learning. I believe every student is an individual learner and must be treated as such. I'm happy to say that I am dedicated to engaging and motivating every student I meet. I do this by employing interactive activities and providing relevant, interesting explanations to make a concept clear. I like to make learning exciting, and I encourage the students to have fun!

I like traveling and meeting people with different backgrounds and life experiences. I am an interviewer and host with an international peace organization called Servas and have made close friendships with travelers from many other countries. I enjoy dancing and creating art, and I am currently making a series of whimsical digital storybooks for children.