Experience:
- I have taught in public and private middle and high schools on the East (Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania) and West Coasts (California).
- Private Tutoring and home schooling - all grade levels
- Accent reduction and diction for ESL students
- Home/Hospital Tutor in Alternative Programs for the Poway Unified School District (2002 - Present)
- English Language Development Impact Teacher for 3 years at Mesa Verde Middle School in
- Poway Unified School District (tutored international students who were learning English, modified curriculum for them)
- Private Piano Teacher since 1985
- Musical Theater - have been the musical director for Extreme Broadway (high school and junior high theater arts) since 2003.
- Writer - have written over 20 short skits and dramas as well as numerous song lyrics for several local musicians
- Diversity - I have an international family. Three of my children are from Korea. I have also hosted over 20 international students from many different countries. I love traveling and learning about different cultures and trying new foods.
Certificates:
- California Clear Single Subject Credential - French and Russian
- CLAD - ESL (English as a Second Language)
- New York Permanent Credential - French and Russian
- Massachusetts Permanent Credential - French and Russian
Professional Organization Memberships:
- ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages)
- ISTE (International Society for Technology in Education)
- CATESOL (California
- Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Russian from Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Master of Education (Ed. M.) from Boston University with a concentration in French Language and Linguistics
- CLAD Certificate (Cross Cultural Language and Development)
- 24 Units in TESL from University of California at San Diego Extension
- Additional coursework at California State University at San Marcos
 
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