Fun Facts

In my free time (!), I am a volunteer cook for a human service organization that helps those in need. I enjoy planning, shopping for, and preparing meals to maximize nutrition and value.
I also sing in my church choir.
I LOVE to frequently travel to countries and regions where the target languages are spoken. The Montréal Jazz Festival is one of my favorite annual activities. Also, Cirque du Soleil is another stop if they happen to be at the Old Port.

About Me

*Bachelor's degree in French; science/new-york/clifton-park">Computer Science minor (Mathematics heavy)
*Master's degree in Secondary French
*Additional coursework
Spanish;
Graduate methods grades 1-6;
Reading
*NY state certification: grades 1-12, Spanish and French
*Microcredential in the Science of Reading, P-12
*Spent 4 summers studying abroad

Experience

*Taught in public and private schools at the secondary level (grades 6-12) for 10 years
*Taught at the college level for 10 years, and assessed students seeking college credit for life experience
*Teach online French and Spanish classes, elementary level to adult, using many real-life, online materials; tutor students (25+ years’ experience)
*Former item writer for NY State world language exams in NY, prior to it becoming an exam written at the local level
*Graded NY State Elementary and Seco

Approach

I use all methods to teach and tutor: audio, visual, and hands-on.