English Teacher

First, conversation, I want to get to know the student. I want to get to know the student's interests, and her or his school and education experience.

Second, I would like to see a short piece of writing, on any topic. This would give me an idea of what we would need to work on going forward.

I would also want to talk about the student's goals and intentions for our work.

I have a BA from Gustavus Adolphus College, with majors in English, history and secondary education, and minors in women's studies and coaching.

I have  MA from Hamline University in Liberal Studies, with an emphasis on Literature and the arts and writing.

I have 23 years of teaching experience at Stillwater Area HS, and over 30 years of experience coaching (I started coaching as a ninth grader), as well as over 30 years of experience as a MSHSL official.

I have worked for the College Board for over seven years as a reader of AP exams.

I am fairly open with pricing, but I expect travel time should be factored in to the total, in some way.

I am a third generation teacher. My grandmother taught in a one-room school. My mother taught K-12 music. My father taught speech, debate and social studies, in my high school; I was actually his student. I entered college with an intended major of English education, and that desire never changed.

I have primarily worked with secondary students, at all levels, including AP.

As a former gymnast, long-time coach and official, I love watching the Olympics, every sport.

You should find a teacher who is interested in who you are and what you are interested in reading and writing about.

Will I be listened to? 

What do I know that I need to learn?

What do I need to learn that I don't know?

Will this be any fun?