I can still remember the lessons my 9th grade English teacher taught me. These lessons awoke in my a love of reading that has lasted me my entire life. Inspired by the enthralling discussion on Salinger, Shakespeare, Kafka, and others, I decided to become an English teacher in New York City. For over 6 years, I have been helping students reach success in analyzing literature, writing essays, and acing standardized tests. Outside of the classroom, I am sophisticated cultural guy who enjoys jazz
