Language is important. Words carry meaning and import that the author/speaker that are often ignored or not in one's awareness. Words influence a direction that one takes; they can create either an experience of joy, an experience of being upset, and all emotions in between. I love working with students as they develop and perfect their thoughts, polishing their ideas by choosing words and phrases that say what they mean and mean what they say. My 30+ year as a professional translator make my facility in and comprehension of language excellent. It has always been said that if one wants to perfect English, study another language. I have ...

Seeing my students learn Teaching people new things they didn't know or helping them do it on their on with my assistance

The best part of teaching is watching students' make connections between the words they are reading and the life they are living. To work closely with young minds and watch them grow, discern, and create is the greatest privilege a teacher can have. Private tutoring has allowed me to give one-on-one attention and guidance to scholars to help them further their critical thinking, writing, and reading prowess in a way that traditional classroom teaching has not. I have worked for five years as a teacher, with most of my experience being in Hamilton County, Tennessee. I have a current teaching license for English Language Arts 6-12. My position