I currently hold a Level 2 Professional Teaching License for the state of Utah.  I teach a variety of classes that are appropriate for elementary through middle school students.  My favorite classes to teach are related to math and science.  I have two years of outdoor/environmental education in the field and have taught in the classroom for over 17 years.  I have taught many age groups, ranging from 2nd grade all the way to 9th grade (7 years as an elementary teacher, teaching all subjects as well as 8 years teaching middle school math and science).   My goal as an educator is to create engaging, hands-on lessons that are full of discovery and discussion.  Content is important, but the ability to problem solve and think for ourselves is also an important component of my lessons.  I have lived and taught in four different countries: the U.S., Ecuador, Venezuela and Mexico.  I obviously love to travel and feel the best way to learn is through new experiences.  I also enjoy playing the guitar, surfing, snowboarding, backpacking in the wilderness and spending time with close friends.