"Hi, I'm Lori! I grew up in a rural farming community in Yakima, WA, amid acres of apple and pear orchards. I have been teaching native English speakers as well as ESL students for over twenty years. I hold a Master of Arts in Mass Communications in the specialized field of Public Interest Communications from the University of Florida. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English and Health Education from Eastern Washington University. Common threads throughout my career have been instructing and presenting to large and small groups as well as tutoring individuals.

I believe teaching should be engaging, dynamic, and enjoyable so students stay motivated. My favorite part of teaching English is the process of writing, especially storytelling. I love exploring ways to revise and edit! I also have seen how the power of storytelling can create a rapport between students and teachers, inspiring student progress. I aim for all my students to be confident about their writing skills." less...