Originally from Ohio, I have been an early childhood teacher for 8 years. My career began teaching 6th grade students in Honduras. I then moved to teach at an American School in Guatemala City where I taught 2nd grade students for 2 years. After that, I returned to the US where I taught Kindergarten for five years at an immersion school in New York City. In my free time I enjoy making pottery, working mostly on the wheel, as well as cooking and inventing my own recipes. Having spent my career teaching abroad and in immersive environments, I come with an expansive background knowledge on teaching English literacy skills to native speakers as well as language learners. I come with great ideas, excellent time management and organization, as well as an open mindedness towards the future of education.