After much hard work and dedication, I earned my BA in Linguistics and a Certification in Teaching English as a Second Language through Oakland University in Rochester Hills, MI. Through this degree and the certification, I have acquired several skills that have enriched my ability to assist my students in reaching fluency in English–speaking, understanding, reading, writing, grammar, and accent reduction. I have taught classes in Pontiac and India, as well as individuals in the U.S. both in pe.