I speak English as a second language and learning a foreign language allowed me to understand the difference between knowing a language and being able to converse like a local. While learning any new language, it is important to not only practice grammar and vocabulary but also conversational skills that include words and phrases which may not be part of a textbook but are used by locals in everyday conversations. My lesson plans focus on not only developing the basic grammar and vocabulary skills but also prepare the students for conversations with native speakers.

Learning a new language can be very challenging and I have been lucky to meet a lot of people from different parts of the world both personally and professionally. This has allowed me to understand some of the obstacles that beginners run into while learning a foreign language and I try to use that experience to make my lessons more engaging and effective.

I have worked in the healthcare industry in Germany for over 10 years and I can tailor the course material to address specific needs for professionals that are looking to learn German for professional reasons.

As part of my job as an occupational therapist, I work with children on a daily basis and I have a lot of experience in teaching and learning techniques that are effective for children of all ages.