"The greatest teacher is a learner and the greatest thing one can teach is to learn. I became a teacher because of my own passion for learning. This passion is contagious and makes learning with me fun and interesting. I have 15 years of experience teaching students of nearly all ages in both the US and China. I specialize in language, history and mastering fundamentals. I graduated with honors in Religious Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and spent 7 years of my adult life in Asia. I speak Mandarin at a near-native level and also some Spanish.

Classes are customized to the individual. I am adaptable to and interested in the passions and needs of my students. My focus is the basics. Mastering fundamental knowledge/concepts is the key to learning. Whether it's English or Math, I endeavor to teach students how to fish rather than to catch fish for them--to develop a mindset and study habits that make them an independent learner.

The student and the teacher together grow the teaching. Let's have a chat and see if we can learn together!" less...