Experience: 9 years Philosophy: Learning is a vital force of our lives and I want to empower as many people of all ages to discover their hidden talents. I speak 4 languages (English, Ukrainian, Russian, German) and have experience learning English as a second language (ESL), given I once was a foreigner from Ukraine adjusting to a new culture, dialect and language as a teenager. I received my education in USA, graduating with a BA in Global Business in 2014 with an emphasis on Communication Studies and since then have volunteered with various non-profits to help children, who were once just like me, assimilate into a new world and learn a

I have been a teacher for thirty-two years! I retired three years ago, but still work part-time as a gifted and talented teacher for grades third, fourth, and fifth. I taught first grade for six years, third for seven, and sixth for thirteen. I love teaching kids to love literature and care about the world. Empathy is a popular word in my classroom. I have a great sense of humor with kids and my relationships with kids are very authentic!

Based on a long and diverse teaching career and 5 higher degrees, I tutor teenagers and adults in writing, history, religion, art and other elements of the humanities.