I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University and received my Bachelor of Science in Workforce Education & Development with a focus on Training & Development. While I was glad to be instrumental in my positions that focused on Human Capital Management, I was ready to pursue my real passion--teaching children. For the last 4 years I have been teaching English to Chinese students by teaching various subjects such as Math, Social Studies, Science, Public Speaking and my two favorite subjects, Reading and Grammar. I thoroughly enjoyed the one-to-one classes as it allowed me to get to know the child and the best way to help each one. My teaching philosophy is this: I believe that a teaching environment should allow children the opportunity to reach their potential when it comes to being educated, no matter their intelligence, ability, background, or personality. As a child, I was extremely shy and often had difficulty participating in class discussions and presentations. Because of this, my grades suffered. I wish I had someone reach out to me and help me during those years. Even if someone had tutored me and given me a little encouragement, I am certain I would have flourished. Because of this experience, I have the drive to help and encourage others and support them in reaching their education goals. And I like to do so in a fun and positive environment.

When I have free time, I love to spend time gardening, writing works of fiction, and creating digital clipart. I also enjoy spending time with my family and dogs and doing things like hiking, biking, and swimming.