"I'm a 37-year-old American English teacher. After graduating with a BA in English (2006), I moved to South Korea and spent six years teaching English in private academies and to adult business clients. In 2012, I completed an MA in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) with a 4.0 GPA. In the spring of 2015, I left Korea and began private tutoring in the United States.

I have the most experience and skill in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in an international classroom. I also have many years of experience with ACT, SAT, AP, and TOEFL test prep. I particularly enjoy tutoring for tests because I known the anxiety these tests create all too well.

I am a very laid-back and communicative teacher and try to get students to enjoy their studies primarily. At the same time, I am a professional who does not neglect the fundamentals. Every student is an individual who needs an individualized program. My motto for learning is, "Do whatever works for you." I can give you knowledge, strategies, and encouragement, but you alone will make or break you.

When I left the U.S. in 2006 to see a bit of the world, I didn't know how wonderful the teaching profession would be. Even on the worst days, I love being a teacher. The art of communicating difficult concepts in comprehensible ways is my life's pursuit." less...