I am a credentialed Special Education teacher with 26 years of experience in education and a genuine love for helping students learn. I believe every student can make progress when instruction is patient, individualized, and built around the way that student learns best. My goal is not only to improve academic skills, but also to help students become more confident and independent learners.
I spent 15 years living and tutoring in South Korea, where I worked with students ranging in age...
I am a credentialed Special Education teacher with 26 years of experience in education and a genuine love for helping students learn. I believe every student can make progress when instruction is patient, individualized, and built around the way that student learns best. My goal is not only to improve academic skills, but also to help students become more confident and independent learners.
I spent 15 years living and tutoring in South Korea, where I worked with students ranging in age from 5 to 65. During that time, I taught ESL, reading, phonics and decoding, reading comprehension, elementary math, U.S. history, literature, essay writing, proofreading and editing, conversational English, business English, and English for travel. Working with such a wide variety of students taught me how important it is to adapt my teaching style to the individual rather than expecting every learner to respond to the same approach.
I earned my degree in Education from Seoul National University and completed postgraduate studies in Special Education. I hold a California Special Education teaching credential and have additional training and experience working with students with autism, dyslexia, ADHD, and English language learners. I have also worked as an intervention teacher and have experience with a wide variety of reading, writing, and math curricula. Currently, I work with students in grades 3–8.
Most importantly, I want students to feel comfortable working with me. I am patient, caring, encouraging, and I like to bring some humor into learning. I believe open communication with both students and families goes a long way. If something isn't working, we change our approach and find something that does. Helping students experience success—and recognize what they are capable of—is what has kept me passionate about education for 26 years.
