I am taking my final summer class before I get my Master of Arts in Teaching from NCSU. I've taught English in South Korea, done a teaching internship at Shepard Magnet Middle School, and done homework tutoring at the Boys and Girls Club.
My approach to teaching and learning is based in the research for best teaching practices: among other things, connecting the lesson to student interests, engaging prior knowledge, and encouraging students to think of themselves as writers. This empowers s...