As an educator with over 20 years of experience, I am committed to nurturing independent learners and fostering a love for language. My teaching journey has taken me to diverse environments in South Korea, Mexico, Oman, and Japan, where I have taught students of all ages, from young children to corporate professionals. I specialize in English for different purposes, such as: for specific purposes, including business and academic English (for school). I thrive on creating engaging, student-centered lessons that resonate with individual interests. My teaching philosophy prioritizes student talk time, encouraging learners to express their thoughts while enhancing their language skills and confidence. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to inspire new students at Varsity Tutors and to continue my own journey of lifelong learning alongside them.

["Proficient and functional in Spanish as my second language. Chess! I like to play lichess.org. I love to play the banjo and the violin. Skiing","gardening","cooking","and camping are joys of mine. I love to build things with my hands!"]