Garrett

In elementary school I would design my own writing systems to share with my friends. This love carried on into my college career, where I majored in Spanish Language & Literature, acquiring a BA at North Carolina State University. During my time there, I studied extensively in the Spanish language and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, including teaching and assessment methods related to Spanish language education. I have also had the opportunity to assist several Wake County high school Spanish teachers with instruction, offering tutoring services for their students, as well. I believe that teaching is one of the most noble professions in the world, and foreign language education is an essential component of global citizenship. That is why I am happy and honored to pass on my knowledge of the Spanish language to everyone I can. I tutor Spanish I-IV, as Spanish is my absolute favorite academic subject. As a tutor, I strongly believe in working with my students as a team to assess areas that need improvement, as well as to identify my students' different learning preferences. I am not here to replace my students' teachers; I am supplemental to the education they are already receiving, and my role is to ensure that they are excelling at the expected level of achievement. When I'm not hard at work, I enjoy watching films and playing the bass guitar. I am especially passionate about Spanish films and music, and I believe that these mediums can be excellent language learning tools.

Film appreciation, music (bass guitar).