I began my love of ESL teaching by tutoring a refugee for four years. I enjoyed seeing her English skills and confidence grow as she was increasingly able to do what she needed and wanted to do in this country. I went on to receive a Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second language (TESOL), and teach at Northern Virginia Community College. While I enjoy classroom teaching, I also love being able to work one-on-one with a student and give them my undivided attention to watch them flouri